Action Steps

For each section, draw a line originating from 42” above the floor (typical eye height) to the perimeter glazing demonstrating access to vision glazing and views to the outside.

Create a representative building section for each type of area included in the calculation.

Total the square footage with access to views and enter it in the LEED credit form.

Create a floor plan showing areas with access to views as distinct from areas with no access to views.

Calculate the floor area with direct-line-of-sight to perimeter vision glazing for each regularly occupied space. Moveable partitions must be included in your calculations.

Ensure that glare controls are factored into the design of daylighting and views.

Explore a combination of strategies that increase views such as low-partition furniture, space-planning techniques, and interior glazing.

Monitor outdoor air delivery periodically to confirm that minimum ventilation rates are being maintained. Implement a maintenance program to ensure that mechanical system components are functioning properly.

Coordinate the installation of ventilation systems with the project’s commissioning process.

Hold an integrated design meeting with the architect, interior designers, mechanical engineer, lighting designer, contractor, cost estimator and the end user to explore and resolve possible benefits and tradeoffs that increased glazing and access to views strategies could have on daylight, glare, heat gain and loss, furniture design and layout, and other design decisions.