Threat factor of opaque materials? Skylights?

Erin Holdenried

Sustainable Design Director

Bell Architects

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U.S. and Canada

April 18, 2018

This is just comment/question on this pilot credit. We have pursued this credit successfully for a number of industrial projects that have minimal glazing. Thus, it has been very easy for these buildings to meet the Bird Collision Threat Factor Rating. I am wondering if there are other "threat factors" that should be considered for this credit, such as skylights or the reflectivity of opaque materials (such as polished metal panels).

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Lourdes Salinas

THREE Consultoría Medioambiental

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Tue, 06/05/2018 - 20:21

Hi Erin, To my understanding, the location of the skylight influences the threat it represents: If it is located on a horizontal roof do not represents a bird collision threat, but if it´s located on a roof with a steep slope, it could represent bird collision threat. You can find more information on the following link, such as the Bird Collision Deterrence Material Threat Factor Reference Standard: http://collisions.abcbirds.org/pdf/MaterialThreatFactors_2011_1007.pdf Greetings