Hi all,
I’m looking for guidance on how to approach Daylight and Quality Views simulations under LEED v4.1 BD+C: New Construction for a higher education project with a partial core & shell phased delivery.
Project context:
- Higher education building designed with strong daylighting strategies (central atrium, open circulation, etc.).
- Due to budget constraints, the client is proceeding with a phased core & shell approach, with approximately 25% of the building shelled (so still qualifying as New Construction).
- The shelled portion includes the central atrium, which is a primary daylight source.
- At initial occupancy, the client plans to install temporary walls to separate the unfinished core/shell areas from occupied spaces.
- These temporary partitions will significantly limit daylight penetration and views compared to the intended design.
- There is no defined timeline for completion of the shelled areas, but the intent is to finish them in the future once funding is available.
Main question:
- Should simulations reflect the building as it will be at initial occupancy (including temporary partitions that block daylight and views)?
- Or can we model the final design intent (i.e., fully built-out atrium with no temporary barriers), given that the shelled areas are planned to be completed at some undetermined future phase?
Thanks in advance!
