SS CREDIT 1: SITE SELECTION

The United States specifies guidelines for places that are not recommended for placement of building sites. Since the building at hand was an existing site, the renovation process is deemed safe. However, research was dedicated to making sure the site is appropriate.

The Reference Guide recommends examining information provided by the NRDC or the National Resources Defense Council. The website provided useful tips on the preservation of different ecological environments. There is also a portion of the website dedicated to the design of sustainable buildings and implementing sustainable practices.

http://www.nrdc.org/land/default.asp

The NRDC website provides information on legislative documentation, such as the Clean Water Act. The Clean Water Act is referenced in the guide as an important code to know during site selection. Further research into the EPA’s website provided information about the act. There are regional topics for discussion about water cleanliness and sources of contamination, and Louisiana belongs to Region 6. Region 6 encompasses the states of Louisiana, Texas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico. The Clean Water Act is also referred to as the Federal Water Pollution Control Amendments of 1972. The aim of the Clean Water Act is to eradicate the harm of toxins and water pollution.

The following map is from The FEMA Map Service and shows the Flood Zones of the downtown Baton Rouge Area. The map below and the one found by FEMA both diagram 333 Laurel Street as Flood Zone X, which is defined as area of minimal flooding. The website that provided this information is listed below.
http://gis.brgov.com