Our project is a 330,000 sf high school, which contains both a gymnasium and an auditorium. As we consider which areas will have access to views, we have determined that both of these spaces would be negatively impacted by the inclusion of vision glazing between the heights of 2\'6" and 7\'6". The gymnasium will be used for many activities, including sports (like indoor soccer) where the wall surfaces are part of the field of play. Our team is concerned that the inclusion of windows will negatively impact the variety of sports that the space can be used for, and we are also concerned that there would be safety issues surrounding glare and the potential for glass breakage, should we install vision glazing in this space at the prescribed elevations. Accordingly, we propose that this space be excluded from the calculation for "Access to Views". The auditorium, in our opinion, is a "non-regularly occupied space", which will be used intermittently for programs were the audience focus on the stage is important, and where high-tech lighting strategies will be employed. Furthermore, our team is concerned that the inclusion of vision glazing in the auditorium space may hinder the overall effectiveness of the space. We propose that this space be classified as a "non-regularly occupied space"; however, if the USGBC does not agree with our proposal, we also would like to propose that it still be excluded from the calculation for "Access to Views" because vision glazing would hinder the effectiveness of the space. We would appreciate your confirmation of the appropriateness of our three proposed exclusions above.
The project is inquiring if the gymnasium and auditorium can be excluded from their EQc8.2 calculations. Per previous CIR Ruling in NCv2.1, EQc8.1 dated 3/4/2003, projects may exclude spaces where tasks would be hindered by the use of daylight/windows. Since the gymnasium and auditorium would be hindered by the inclusion of vision glazing between the heights of 2\'6" and 7\'6", the project may exclude these areas from the EQc8.2 calculations. Please clearly delineate the areas of the project being excluded from the calculations and provide a narrative describing the rationale and assumptions made for each excluded area in the certification documentation for this credit. Applicable Internationally.