Provide optimal shading
Rationale: Providing shading on all windows enhances occupant control over temperature, glare, and nighttime darkness, which can lead to reduced task-related eye strain, contributing to improved thermal comfort and enhanced sleep quality.
Requirements
Demonstrate compliance with one of the options below:
Option 1 - Shading on All Windows (Full Credit):
Provide shading devices to manage daylight exposure that meet all of the following requirements:
- Provide shading on all windows within all regularly occupied spaces within the building(s) including tenant spaces.
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- Qualifying regularly occupied spaces must include but are not limited to the following:
- Workspaces: which include workstations, flexible workspaces, individual offices, and circulation between workstations. Note that hallways, corridors, and elevator banks are not considered regularly occupied spaces.
- Common spaces: which include spaces where occupants can gather to work, eat, take breaks, or meet, such as meeting rooms, lactation rooms, quiet rooms, and reception areas.
- Common building amenities: which include resource centers, fitness facilities, and exercise rooms.
- Qualifying regularly occupied spaces must include but are not limited to the following:
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- Provide shading on all bedroom windows in all dwelling units within the building(s).
- Ensure shading devices meet one of the following:
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- include dynamic glazing on windows
- can be controlled by occupants through one of the following methods:
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- adjustable louver system
- adjustable blinds
- adjustable shades
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- Ensure shading within dwelling units can block out a minimum of 95% of light.
Note that automated shading devices that include an occupant override may qualify for this strategy.
Option 2 - Shading on 51% of Windows (Partial Credit):
Provide shading devices to manage daylight exposure that meet all of the following requirements:
- Provide shading on all windows within 51% of regularly occupied spaces within the building(s) including tenant spaces.
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- Qualifying regularly occupied spaces must include but are not limited to the following:
- Workspaces: which include workstations, flexible workspaces, individual offices, and circulation between workstations. Note that hallways, corridors, and elevator banks are not considered regularly occupied spaces.
- Common spaces: which include spaces where occupants can gather to work, eat, take breaks, or meet, such as meeting rooms, lactation rooms, quiet rooms, and reception areas.
- Common building amenities: which include resource centers, fitness facilities, and exercise rooms.
- Qualifying regularly occupied spaces must include but are not limited to the following:
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- Provide shading on all bedroom windows in all dwelling units within the building(s).
- Ensure shading devices meet one of the following:
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- include dynamic glazing on windows
- can be controlled by occupants through one of the following methods:
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- adjustable louver system
- adjustable blinds
- adjustable shades
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- Ensure shading within dwelling units can block out a minimum of 95% of light.
Compliance Documentation
Design Pathway
Option 1:
- Requirement 1
- Checkbox to certify that shading will be provided on all windows in all regularly occupied spaces within the building(s).
- Requirement 2
- Checkbox to certify that shading will be provided on all bedroom windows in all dwelling units within the building(s).
- Requirement 3
- Checkbox to certify the type(s) of operable shading that will be installed in all required areas (minimum one):
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- adjustable louver system
- adjustable blinds
- adjustable shades
- dynamic glazing
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- Upload the product specification sheet(s) or an annotated photograph(s) showing each unique type of operable shade that will be installed.
- Checkbox to certify the type(s) of operable shading that will be installed in all required areas (minimum one):
- Requirement 4
- Upload product specification or datasheets showing the openness level of the shades that will be installed.
Option 2:
- Requirement 1
- Checkbox to certify that shading will be provided on all windows within 51% of regularly occupied spaces within the building(s)
- Requirement 2
- Checkbox to certify that shading will be provided on all bedroom windows in all dwelling units within the building(s)
- Requirement 3
- Checkboxes to certify the type(s) of operable shading that will be installed in all required areas
- Upload the product specification sheet(s) or an annotated photograph(s) showing each unique type of operable shade that will be installed
- Requirement 4
- Upload product specification or datasheets showing the openness level of the shades that will be installed
Built Pathway
Option 1:
- Requirement 1
- Checkbox to certify that shading is provided on all windows in all regularly occupied spaces within the building(s).
- Requirement 2
- Checkbox to certify that shading is provided on all bedroom windows in all dwelling units within the building(s)
- Requirement 3
- Checkboxes to certify the type(s) of operable shading that is installed in all required areas
- Upload an annotated photograph(s) showing each unique type of operable shading provided
- Requirement 4
- Upload product specification or datasheets showing the openness level of the installed shades
Option 2:
- Requirement 1
- Checkbox to certify that shading is provided on all windows within 51% of regularly occupied spaces within the building(s)
- Requirement 2
- Checkbox to certify that shading is provided on all bedroom windows in all dwelling units within the building(s)
- Requirement 3
- Checkboxes to certify the type(s) of operable shading that is installed in all required areas
- Upload an annotated photograph(s) showing each unique type of operable shading provided
- Requirement 4
- Upload product specification or datasheets showing the openness level of the installed shade
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