Some spaces are more suitable for daylight sensors than others. For example, offices can function with sufficient daylight and daylight sensors, but storage spaces typically need artificial lighting. 

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Some spaces are more suitable for daylight sensors than others. For example, offices can function with sufficient daylight and daylight sensors, but storage spaces typically need artificial lighting. 

It generally makes sense to control the fixtures within 15 feet of the windows, but the credit requires that you place the sensors within 15 feet of the windows. Unfortunately, it can be counterproductive to dictate the location of fixtures in this way wi

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It generally makes sense to control the fixtures within 15 feet of the windows, but the credit requires that you place the sensors within 15 feet of the windows. Unfortunately, it can be counterproductive to dictate the location of fixtures in this way without looking at the specific site conditions.

“Closed loop” daylighting controls only control one set of fixtures. With “open loop” controls, multiple zones can be controlled from one sensor and each zone can be calibrated independently to the daylight available in that zone.

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“Closed loop” daylighting controls only control one set of fixtures. With “open loop” controls, multiple zones can be controlled from one sensor and each zone can be calibrated independently to the daylight available in that zone.

Look to create a progressive lighting design that controls the fixtures closest to the windows separately from another set of fixtures that are deeper into the space.

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Look to create a progressive lighting design that controls the fixtures closest to the windows separately from another set of fixtures that are deeper into the space.

Spaces with glazing above 10 feet in height may have difficulty getting sensors placed within 15 feet of the windows to function properly because of increased glare and direct sunlight tracking on the floor.

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Spaces with glazing above 10 feet in height may have difficulty getting sensors placed within 15 feet of the windows to function properly because of increased glare and direct sunlight tracking on the floor.

It makes sense to pursue this credit in open office applications with few interior partitions and access to exterior glazing that is between 2'6" and 10' in height. 

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It makes sense to pursue this credit in open office applications with few interior partitions and access to exterior glazing that is between 2'6" and 10' in height. 

Start thinking and talking about how daylight sensors will be used in different spaces. Introducing this topic before the schematic design is complete will help to optimize the design for daylighting and energy savings.

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Start thinking and talking about how daylight sensors will be used in different spaces. Introducing this topic before the schematic design is complete will help to optimize the design for daylighting and energy savings.

Consider which kinds of controls, sensors, and automation systems are applicable and useful for your project. Refer to the Whole Building Design Guide webpage, which lists different space types with their most applicable controls or sensors. (See Resource

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Consider which kinds of controls, sensors, and automation systems are applicable and useful for your project. Refer to the Whole Building Design Guide webpage, which lists different space types with their most applicable controls or sensors. (See Resources.)

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