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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]