level of lighting consistent with building corridor

Michelle Oishi

Architect

CBT Architects

LEEDuser Basic Member

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January 2, 2014

For this option to be fulfilled can natural lighting be factored in, or is it limited to light fixtures?

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Batya Metalitz

Technical Director, LEED

USGBC

LEEDuser Expert

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Thu, 01/02/2014 - 22:37

Hi Brenda - getting to the level of light consistent with the building corridor can definitely be done using natural light. That would also count towards #7 on the list of stair components. The only issue would be making sure there is lighting consistent with the corridor for nighttime use if the building is in use at night.

Maggie Pipek

HGA

LEEDuser Premium Member

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Mon, 12/14/2015 - 18:14

The credit language mentions the use of "architectural light fixtures" that provide the level of light consistent with or better than the corridor- is the aesthetic of the light fixture a concern or achieve a welcoming, pleasantly lit space?