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Indoor Environmental Air Quality 8.2 – Daylighting and Views – Views for 90% of Spaces

Intent: Provide connection between indoor and outdoor spaces through introduction of daylight and views into regularly occupied areas of the building. Implementation: Achieve direct line of site to outdoor for occupants in 90% of all regularly occupied areas glazing between 2′-6″ & 7′-6″ Plan View: area within sight lines drawing from perimeter vision glazing Section […]

Indoor Environmental Air Quality 8.1 – Daylighting and Views – Daylight 75% of Spaces

Intent: Provide connection between indoor and outdoor spaces through introduction of daylight and views into regularly occupied areas of the building. Implementation: OPTION 1 – GLAZING FACTOR CALCULATION achieve min. 2% glazing factor in minimum of 75% of regularly occupied areas. OPTION 2 – DAYLIGHT SIMULATION MODEL through computer simulation, demonstrate min. daylight illumination level […]

Indoor Environmental Air Quality 7.2 – Thermal Comfort – Verification

Intent: Assessment of building’s thermal comfort over time. Implementation: Survey within 6-18 months after occupancy anonymous responses of overall satisfaction of thermal performance If 20% or more of building occupants dissatisfied, develop a plan for corrective action Plan should be in accordance with ASHRAE 55-2004 Code: ASHRAE 55-2004: Thermal Comfort Conditions for Human Occupancy Submittal […]

Indoor Environmental Air Quality 7.1 – Thermal Comfort – Design

Intent: Provide a comfortable thermal environment supporting productivity and well-being of building occupants. Implementation: Design HVAC systems and Building Envelope per ASHRAE 55-2004. Evaluate air temp. radiant temp, air speed, relative humidity Coordinate with EQ P1. EQ 1, & EQ 2. Code: ASHRAE 55-2004: Thermal Comfort Conditions for Human Occupancy Submittal Phase: design Indoor Environmental […]

Indoor Environmental Air Quality 6.2 – Controllability of Systems – Thermal Comfort

Intent: Provide high level of thermal comfort system control for individuals and multi-occupant spaces to promote productivity, comfort and well being of building occupants. Implementation: Individual comfort controls for 50% min. of building occupants. Operable windows are OK instead if: occupants are stationed within 20′-0″ inside and 10′-0″ to either side of the window opening. […]

Indoor Environmental Air Quality 6.1 – Controllability of Systems – Lighting

Intent: Provide high levels of lighting system control by individual occupants or multi-occupant spaces for various tasks for occupant’s comfort and well-being. Implementation: Individual lighting controls for 90% minimum of building occupants Multi-occupant lighting system controls that meet group needs and preferences Code: none Submittal Phase: design Indoor Environmental Air Quality EQ P1 – Minimum […]

Indoor Environmental Air Quality 5 – Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control

Intent: Minimize potentially hazardous particulates and chemical pollutants. Implementation: Minimize and control pollutant entry Minimize Cross contamination between occupied areas Install permanent entryway systems at least 6′-0" long to capture dirt grates grills Exhaust rooms where hazardous chemicals are stored keep negative pressure at .50 cfm/sf If Mechanically Vented , installed filters should have MERV 13 […]

Indoor Environmental Air Quality 4.4 – Low Emitting Materials – Composite Wood & Agrifiber

Intent: Reduce the quantity of indoor air contaminants that are odorous, irritating, and or harmful to the comfort and well-being of installers and occupants. Implementation: Composite wood and Agrifiber products (MDF, particleboard, plywood, wheatboard, strawboard, panel substrates, door cores) used in interior of building shall contain NO ADDED UREA FORMALDEHYDE RESINS. Code: none Submittal Phase: […]

Indoor Environmental Air Quality 4.3 – Low Emitting Materials – Carpet Systems

Intent: Reduce the quantity of indoor air contaminants that are odorous, irritating, and or harmful to the comfort and well-being of installers and occupants. Implementation: All CARPET and CARPET CUSHIONS installed in building interior shall meet testing and product requirement of the Carpet and Rug Institute’s Green Label Plus Program. All carpet adhesives shall meet […]

Indoor Environmental Air Quality 4.2 – Low Emitting Materials – Paints & Coatings

Intent: Reduce the quantity of indoor air contaminants that are odorous, irritating, and or harmful to the comfort and well-being of installers and occupants. Implementation: all PAINT and COATINGS used in interior of building to comply with following: PAINTS : Green Seal (GS) 11 Anti-Corrosive and Anti-Rust Paints : GS-03 Clear Wood Finishes, Floor Coatings, […]

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