We have a CS project, climatized, on which the client is insisting we should not have entrance vestibules, which to my understanding is mandatory under ASHRAE 90.1. Are there any acceptable alternative options for this requirement, like air curtains or other? We have already checked for exceptions but none of them apply for this project. The other idea is to turn the whole entrance lobby of the building as the vestibule of the entrance, and leave it naturally ventilated (project located in Guatemala City, with a very mild wather during all year).
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Marcus Sheffer
LEED Fellow7group / Energy Opportunities
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January 9, 2012 - 11:46 am
What is Guatemala City's climate zone? Projects in climate zone 1 or 2 are not required to install vestibules (exception 5.4.3.4d).
Beyond the climate or revolving door options I am not aware of any other options. If you are unable to meet this requirement I would suggest submitting an interpretation to USGBC.