ASHRAE 189.1, 8.4.1.2 requires us to have permanent shading devices. We are attempting to achieve the Daylighting credit 8.1.

Hello - Could you please confirm the measurement height for the daylight readings? Is this the workplane, floor, or other height? Thank you very much - Candice

The credit language for c8.1 is states: "However, designs that incorporate view-preserving automated shades for glare control may demonstrate compliance for only the minimum 0.150 value" I'm I c

I am not finding any parameters for the daylight measurement option as far as times of day or other issues.

I am confused by what seems to be contradictory information in the Reference Guide and what my LEED reviewer commented. The comment says, "It is not clear whether the claimed daylight zones would

Are there any areas that can be exempt from dayligting calculations, while still being part of ROA?

Hello, is there a filled out sample of the Daylight/Views calculator Spreadsheet anywhere? I'm using the prescriptive method to conduct the Daylight calcs.

For the majority of our project we are using intelligent, electrochromic windows that automatically tint to maximize natural light.

Hello, For dayligting simulations, there is usually a 0.5m margin applied around the perimeter of the room, excluding the area from the assessment.