Rating System

LEED BD+C: New Construction, LEED O+M: Existing Buildings, LEED ID+C: Commercial Interiors, LEED BD+C: Core and Shell, LEED BD+C: Schools

Rating System Version

v3 - LEED 2008, v2 - Schools 2007, v2 - LEED 2.2, v2 - LEED 2.0

Inquiry

We are writing to clarify the role of dedicated theater spaces in Credit EQ 8, Daylighting & Views calculations. Dedicated theaters (as opposed to multi-purpose rooms) are used solely for theatrical performance and rehearsal. The intent of a theater is to exclude all natural light and views so that lighting and audience attention can be focused on the stage. Other spaces in this project (adjacent office spaces, workshops, etc.) will be daylit per the intent of the credit. Is it acceptable to remove the dedicated theater spaces from the daylight and views calculation?