The project I am working on is over the light allowance, but does not have any money in the budget to add mechanical glare control devices. Is there an alternative compliance path... something cheaper? Would non-mechanical shading devices suffice?

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Eddy Santosa

Director of Sustainability

DBR Engineering Consultants

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Fri, 09/02/2011 - 20:51

Emily, Have you considered the measurement option? You may comply the requirement by using measurement option.

TODD REED

Energy Program Specialist

PA DMVA

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Mon, 09/12/2011 - 17:09

Have you accurately modeled the terrain and surrounding buildings? This will sometimes help. Models in flat planes are not true representations of the majority of all buildings. Plantings, such as coniferous trees can be used to reduce the direct solar aspect. What you mean by mechanical is automatic?

Jill Perry, PE

Consultant

Jill Perry, LLC

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Tue, 09/13/2011 - 16:49

When did you register your project? Which option are you using? Automated shades only applies to over lighting in the simulation option for projects registered before 8/1/11. Window Tvis is an easy and cheap way to lower daylight values. What Tvis are you at now?

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