I have done a view analyze of all the regularly occupied area of each floor of the project. As it is a glass curtain wall office building, 99% of regularly occupied area have access to views.
But I got a review technical advice like this:
It is unclear whether the analysis is based on the feasible tenant layout, as required. Provide revised plans and sections that are based on the feasible tenant layout to demonstrate that at least 90% of all regularly occupied seated spaces have direct line of sight views from 42 inches above the floor. Note that typically, office spaces include private offices, open offices, conference rooms, etc. Provide a revised form and calculations, as necessary.
As the project is applying LEED CS, specific tenant layout is supposed to be done by the tenants instead of the owner after tenant spaces are leased out.
1. Should I draw all the tenant spaces layout for tenants(with desks, chairs, partitions, even small rooms which might be added by tenant in their rent spaces)?
OR
2. Can I meet the technical advice by adding room name(like office, conference room, private office, dining room) on the existing plan?
OR
3. Can I meet the technical advice by adding tenant layout design advice addressing views(such as locate close spaces near core tube and use transparent partition, use low partitions which do not obstacle views in open workstation) in the Tenant Lease Agreement?
TODD REED
Energy Program SpecialistPA DMVA
LEEDuser Expert
889 thumbs up
August 31, 2016 - 11:02 am
I would do just a simple open office layout, throw in some desks and work tables and label the spaces. When you start to put in enclosed office spaces you may raise the question with other credits about thermal and lighting controls. Tenant Lease Agreements are always a good thing but not needed.
The reviewer just wants to see that the shell of the building will provide the views to the occupants once occupied.