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MLO Non-Residential Lighting using the Performance Method
NC-v4 SSc6:Light pollution reductionposted by Candace Cohen on
The MLO says that in order to establish the Total Initial Site Lumens one must use Table D, adding together the Allowed Lumens Per Square Foot and the Allowed Base Lumens Per Site.
BUG method based on angle of mounting
NC-v4 SSc6:Light pollution reductionposted by sladjana pandurovic on
Does the angle of installation of the lamp influences its BUG rating?
No exterior lights?
NC-v4 SSc6:Light pollution reductionposted by Jon Penndorf on
We are looking at a project that would be considered a major renovation, but we are not touching the outside face of the exterior walls of the building.
Campus setting, trespass boundary criteria clarified?
NC-v4 SSc6:Light pollution reductionposted by Vince Briones on
The V4 BD+C reference guide notes "When additional properties owned by the same entity responsible for the LEED project are contiguous to the project site and have the same or a higher lighting zon
Sports Field Exceptions
NC-v4 SSc6:Light pollution reductionposted by Michelle DiPenti on
Has anyone received an exemption for uplight and light trespass for sports fields? Or know the reason why the exemptions from v3 were not carried over?
Reviewers are not paying attention
NC-v4 SSc6:Light pollution reductionposted by Bill Swanson on
Just got the review comments back on a project.
For Uplight, Option #1 was selected. BUG rating of fixtures was provided.
Externally illuminated building signage
NC-v4 SSc6:Light pollution reductionposted by Gordon Wong on
I have a project in Auburn, CA for the California Conservation Corp. The new building will have a stem mounted luminaire that will illuminate the building name. Since this luminiar
BUG Rating from similar IES file
NC-v4 SSc6:Light pollution reductionposted by Jake Buckmiller on
Hi all,
Different lighting levels on daylight sensor or program
NC-v4 SSc6:Light pollution reductionposted by Marilou Communeau on
Hello,
We are considering having the exterior lighting on daylight sensor and also on a management program.
Occasionnal Uplight Lighting (for special events)
NC-v4 SSc6:Light pollution reductionposted by Marilou Communeau on
Hello,
The project I am working on is in zone LZ-1 (occupied part of a park).