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NC-2009 IEQc6.1:Controllability of Systems—Lighting

Coffee Shop

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Kathryn West
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Gosh, this credit is never 100% in the "yes" column when you have a building that is not a traditional office space. I have a coffee shop in my building. I have no idea how people are going to rearrange the chairs and tables. I honestly think it is going to be used like a combination reading room/computer lab. But I fear I will be asked to provide task lights on these teeny tiny tables. Anyone else had a coffee shop on their project? I'm hoping there is some leeway since these aren't traditional "work stations." Any input would be appreciated. Thank you!

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Heather DeGrella
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Mon, 08/03/2015 - 22:20

Hi Kathryn, We have achieved this credit recently on two student union type buildings with many non-traditional spaces including study lounges and coffee shop spaces. The key is having a clear narrative for how the space will be used. Many of our spaces will typically be used for less than an hour at a time by the typical occupant and thereby we exempt them from the requirements. Another option is that dining is classified as multi-occupant and something as simple as dimming can be counted.

Wed, 08/05/2015 - 19:09

Definitely, according to the space matrix, a dining space is regularly occupied and a multi-occupant space, and a dimming control will do.
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Kathryn West
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Wed, 08/05/2015 - 19:54

Okay, thanks for the insight that it could be considered a dining area. I was looking at it more from the review comment perspective of "multi-occupant spaces are areas where people collaborate" and individual occupant spaces are areas where people are engaged in individual activity. At a coffee shop you get both. I will see if I can get dimming in there and let you know how it turns out, keeping in mind the review will be many months in the future.

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