I am working on a project that plans to install cubicles with partition heights approximately 5 feet high, likely blocking views from seated height of 42" aff. However, the project plans to install standing desks in these cubicles. Is there any LEED interpretation that states standing desks may use an eye height higher than 42" aff?
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TODD REED
Energy Program SpecialistPA DMVA
LEEDuser Expert
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May 29, 2015 - 8:22 am
A standing workstation such as in a manufacturing facility or warehouse , is acceptable. You will need to provide a section showing the line of sight from a standing person to the view glazing. Include the cubicles and a narrative explaining these standing workstations. If there is any desk area within these cubicles where a person has the option to sit down you won;t be able to include these cubicles.
One option that we have personally used is having a clear glazing panel on top of the partition. This provides a view for the person seated through the panel to view glazing.
Christopher Urban
January 11, 2018 - 4:06 pm
Todd, from your reply I gather that "sit-to-stand" desks would only qualify for direct line of sight if the sight line is unobstructed from the sitting position? (Because workers have the option to sit, the line of sight must be 42", even though they raise their desk and have a view when in that position)
TODD REED
Energy Program SpecialistPA DMVA
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January 19, 2018 - 7:42 am
Christopher, the 42" line has become relaxed since my post 3 years ago. But to answer your question, a sit to stand would count as long as it had views from the sitting position.