Provide a high level of individual occupant control of thermal ventilation and lighting systems to support optimum health, productivity and comfort conditions.

Requirement

Credit 6.1 (1 point)
Provide a minimum of one operable window and one lighting control zone per 200 SF for all occupied areas within 15 feet of the perimeter wall. Pressure-controlled laboratory spaces are exempted from the operable window requirement.

Credit 6.2 (1 point)
Provide controls for each individual for airflow, temperature, and lighting for 50% of the non-perimeter, regularly occupied areas.

Technologies & Strategies

Design the building with occupant controls for airflow, temperature and lighting. Strategies to consider include task lighting, operable windows, and under floor HVAC systems with individual diffusers.

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