I know from having attempted this credit on other projects that the documentation can be tedious, but I have a current project where it seems ridiculous. I have an open-plan space which in a one story building with windows on all four walls. There will be minimal furnishings, and they will be movable. From every spot in the space there is a direct line-of-site in at least two directions, and as many as four. When I draw the lines of site from every window, the plan becomes a spider's web of crossing lines. Might it fly to just submit the plan with a big note that says "Look: windows on every wall"?

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TODD REED

Energy Program Specialist

PA DMVA

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Fri, 08/14/2015 - 15:13

I would not suggest going about it that way. I would provide a plan a draw view lines from at least 2 windows on each façade. Then I would upload elevations to help demonstrate the vastness of glazing. I would also submit a narrative stating exactly what you have said in your post. "Due to the amount of windows per façade, the plan becomes unreadable due to the amount of view lines. To help demonstrate compliance we have submitted some view lines and elevations.......... If the project is complete or somewhat complete, actual photographs also help a lot.

David Browne

Architect

CRA Associates, Inc.

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Fri, 08/14/2015 - 15:40

I appreciate the input, Todd. The building is complete, and I do intend to provide photographs because I'm also trying for exemplary performance on this one. The documentation for that was actually easier because fewer windows were involved.

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