When calculating the amount of daylight (via the prescriptive method) that enters through a south-facing window that utilizes sun shades, how does one account for the added shading benefit in order

For Option 3 Measurement, can an area with measurement greater than 500 fc count towards the credit if the space has glare control devices, such as internal shades?

We are working on a LEED 2009 NC project and looking at the daylighting.

For IEQc8.1 Daylight – Light: I'm using the prescriptive approach to calculate daylighting for a 4 story office building that is rectangular in plan with floor to ceiling glazing on every facade.

first post ever.. no doubt dumb questions (sorry). Any input much appreciated. 1) do kitchens in a condo development count as regularly occupied? bedrooms?

Does anyone know if there are requirements under Option 3 regarding time of day or time of year to take the daylight measurements?

The upload credit asks you confirm calulations were carried out for both 0900 & 1500 on the 21st september, but the Supplemental daylight & Views Calc spreadsheet has only entry for one set

For IEQc8.1 Daylight – Light: While using the prescriptive approach can natural light penetrate into interior building spaces passing through (besides the exterior wall) interior glass wall(s) and

Has anyone submitted for this credit using window film for a glare reduction technique?

I've been trying to find a confirming statement that either includes or excludes furniture/systems furniture from the daylight calculations of IEQc8.1, but have not been successful.