# EN1: Outdoor & Parking ## Assessment Instructions {% hint style="info" %}

Participants must report this metric at the asset level.

GRESB automatically populates this indicator in the assessment response once participants have aggregated asset-level data from the Asset Portal.

When using the Asset Spreadsheet to upload asset-level data, GRESB recommends reviewing the instructions below in conjunction with the corresponding spreadsheet tab. The Cell Code column in the Input section indicates where to report each metric in the spreadsheet.

Asset Portal Guide

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Input: How do I complete this metric?

{% hint style="warning" %} **This section should not be used for stand-alone parking assets (e.g., stand-alone multiple-story parking buildings). Participants should select "Parking (indoors) as the property type in the Asset Characteristics section for standalone parking assets.** {% endhint %}


Data	Cell Code	Instructions
Outdoor / Exterior areas / Parking	BF4-BI4	Complete these fields if energy consumption includes outdoor/exterior areas/parking, and it is measured separately. Otherwise, the energy consumption from outdoor/exterior areas/parking areas can be included in the Base Building or Whole Building. Example: An office building has underground parking. If energy is sub-metered for the parking area, report the values separately in the corresponding fields. If not, include the total energy consumption under either Base Building or Whole Building, depending on the initial selection.

Data

Cell Code

Instructions

Outdoor / Exterior areas / Parking

BF4-BI4

Complete these fields if energy consumption includes outdoor/exterior areas/parking, and it is measured separately. Otherwise, the energy consumption from outdoor/exterior areas/parking areas can be included in the Base Building or Whole Building.

Example:

An office building has underground parking. If energy is sub-metered for the parking area, report the values separately in the corresponding fields. If not, include the total energy consumption under either Base Building or Whole Building, depending on the initial selection.

Validation: What evidence is required?

This indicator is subject to automatic validation. No evidence is required.\ \ Refer to the page below for guidance on how to resolve automatic validation errors and warnings.\ \ Validation Basics

*** ## Scoring {% hint style="info" %} *Outdoor & parking influence the **like-for-like** (2.5 points total) score calculation.* *If an asset's landlord- and/or tenant-controlled spaces are eligible for like-for-like scoring, the corresponding outdoor consumption will contribute to the total like-for-like-eligible consumption of each space.* {% endhint %} --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://guides.gresb.com/completingassessments/2026-real-estate-assessment/re/perf/en/en1-operational-energy/en1-outdoor-and-parking.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.