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exterior uplights under canopy
NC-2009 SSc8:Light Pollution Reductionposted by gustavo goldman on
SSc8 includes a limitation in terms of the total initial designed fixture lumens emitted at an angle of 90 degrees or higher from nadir (for example, 2% for LZ2).
Public Street Lights and Municipal Dark Sky Policy
NC-2009 SSc8:Light Pollution Reductionposted by Lauren Ford on
Our project is on an Urban site bordered by Public right of way on all sides. The property line that we will use as a Project Boundary is several feet outside the curb line.
Interior Lighting_24-hour operation project
NC-2009 SSc8:Light Pollution Reductionposted by Seunghyun Cha on
Hi, I'm working on a LEED v3 project and We have an issue complying with this credit. Our project is basically a 24-hour operation project, however, some spaces do not operate for 24 hours such as
Interior lighting requirements for HC project are exempt too?
NC-2009 SSc8:Light Pollution Reductionposted by James Chueh on
In the Bird's Eye View section of this credit, one of the FAQs stated: Are hospitals exempt from interior lighting requirements? Yes. Does this mean if we are doing a HC project, the interior l
Light spill for life safety on government project and properties
NC-2009 SSc8:Light Pollution Reductionposted by Bonnie Richardson AIA, LEED AP on
My project is a city Transportation Center, on a triangular downtown infill site.
Covered Parking
NC-2009 SSc8:Light Pollution Reductionposted by Kerrie Racicot on
Hi All, My project consists of a large parking lot where all interior parking spaces are located under solar canopies and perimeter parking spaces are uncovered.
Relocated "globe" fixtures on campus
NC-2009 SSc8:Light Pollution Reductionposted by Deborah Zimmerman on
We have a new construction project on an existing campus setting. To make room for the new building, an existing sidewalk has been relocated along with the existing light standards.
Industrial site lighting
NC-2009 SSc8:Light Pollution Reductionposted by Adrienn Gelesz on
Hi all, A question about industrial sites: According to ASHRAE 90.1- section 9.4.5 Exterior Building Lighting Power, lighting used for the following exterior applications is exempt when equipped
Dark Sky Calcs
NC-2009 SSc8:Light Pollution Reductionposted by Lawrence Lile on
If you've got full cutoff fixtures you are usually set. However, if you have a situation like we had earlier, with some angled spotlights, you've got a problem.
LEED Boundary on Military Base
NC-2009 SSc8:Light Pollution Reductionposted by Peter Lindabury on
We have a project located on a military base where we are lighting a parking lot classified in an LZ3 zone.