We submitted for this credit using the results from the REVIT 2016 daylight analysis tool. Both the Lighting Analysis plans and the Room Schedule Threshold results were submitted as part of the documentation.
The credit was denied. The reasons given included one, that some of the spaces had simulated illuminance levels of less than 10 fc. Our submitted documents include lighting analysis plans that clearly showed NONE of the spaces mentioned in the Review comments had illumination levels below 10 fc. Another reason for denial of the credit was that the interior renderings did not show shading devices. Well, the renderings were created showing the shading devices concealed in the pockets. If the intention is to indicate shading devices, we could have included the drawing sections that call them out.
We are mystified.
How do we question this? We don't think it falls under an appeal, as we are not requesting a different interpretation. We think the ruling is incorrect.
Thanks in advance for any helpful suggestions!
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Adrienn Gelesz
LEED APABUD Engineering Ltd.
48 thumbs up
April 21, 2016 - 3:24 am
I would suggest you email them this question through the contact us form, stating the evidences you provided. I have had some review comments where it also seemed that there was a mistake and have always received a clarifying response on what they are looking for.
TODD REED
Energy Program SpecialistPA DMVA
LEEDuser Expert
890 thumbs up
April 21, 2016 - 8:39 am
If this was just a preliminary review, provide a review response and outline each issue and be very specific with your response. If this was a final review, then submit a project team inquiry outlining the issues.
I will say that the comment in regards to the light levels is a mistake. I can see where the reviewer may have some justification to question the shading devices with a rendering but to me it shows that the reviewer may not have a working knowledge of renderings and the simulation program. Shading devices are not required for daylight sims in v3, so why would you expect to see them in the daylight rendering. Now if you submit an actual image and don't see any, that is a legit question.