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NC-2009 SSc8:Light Pollution Reduction

Translucent "Daylighting" Panels - count as "shielded" openings?

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Lyle Axelarris
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We have insulated, translucent daylighting panels on the project, and I'm wondering if they will be considered "windows" for the interior lighting requirements of this credit. If Option 1 (power reduction) is not possible, can Option 2 (window shielding) be applied here automatically? Option 2 allows for "automatic shades that have less than 10% transmittance" (Ref. Guide, p. 134), so will daylighting panels that have a VLT less than 10% automatically count as being "shaded"? Thanks for your help.

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