How do I measure the zone floor area for the Prescriptive Method? I'm getting thrown off by the footnote on the calculator which reads: "The zone size can be reduced as needed to increase the window to floor area ratio."
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TODD REED
Energy Program SpecialistPA DMVA
LEEDuser Expert
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April 26, 2013 - 8:44 am
What that means is if you WFRxVLT is over over 0,18, you can reduce the size of your daylighting zone till it falls in between 0.15 and 0.18. Many times if you follow the method of establishing the daylighting zone, the entire area will not be compliant, which hurts you in earning the credit, by allowing you to reduce the zone area, you can then have at least some compliant area helping you in achieving the credit.
Jill Dalglish, PE
Lighting EngineerMKK Consulting Engineers
LEEDuser Expert
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April 26, 2013 - 9:51 am
In my understanding, you can only adjust the size of your zone if it is UNDER 0.150, not if it is over 0.180. See the formula I posted on this site to Gabriela on Dec 14, 2012.
TODD REED
Energy Program SpecialistPA DMVA
LEEDuser Expert
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April 26, 2013 - 9:57 am
Jill is correct, I have had only two cups of coffee this morning.