Created on LEED Interpretation
ID#
li-6097
| Credit Name | EQc8.2 - Daylight and views - views for 90% of spaces |
|---|---|
| Credit Category | Indoor environmental quality |
| International Applicable | Yes |
Rating System
LEED BD+C: New Construction
Rating System Version
v2 - LEED 2.0
Inquiry
Would the book stack area in a library be considered regularly occupied space for the purpose of calculating the percentage of floor area with a view? We propose that the book stack areas should not be included in the view calculations. Library patrons typically occupy the stack area only long enough to locate the books they are looking for. All public reading areas are provided with views. Library staff would occasionally be in the stack area to place and remove books from the shelves but there are no staff members permanently occupying the stack area. Staff offices and workstations are included in the view area calculations and a majority of them are provided with views.
