Compliant carpeting is easy to find. Consider purchasing compliant carpet and padding that also has a high recycled content too. This will contribute to MRc4 – Recycled Content as well as EQc4.3.

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Compliant carpeting is easy to find. Consider purchasing compliant carpet and padding that also has a high recycled content too. This will contribute to MRc4 – Recycled Content as well as EQc4.3.

If pursuing EQc7.2: Thermal Comfort—Verification, including a user survey on thermal comfort issues, the results can be discussed with the CxA to identify any problems. The user survey can be scheduled before the CxA visits to get the results available on

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If pursuing EQc7.2: Thermal Comfort—Verification, including a user survey on thermal comfort issues, the results can be discussed with the CxA to identify any problems. The user survey can be scheduled before the CxA visits to get the results available on time. 

Simulation is the only way to account during the design phase for daylight designs that have many variables such as the use of lightshelves and light-colored interior finishes. The Glazing Factor Calculation path (Option 1) takes into account only walls,

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Simulation is the only way to account during the design phase for daylight designs that have many variables such as the use of lightshelves and light-colored interior finishes. The Glazing Factor Calculation path (Option 1) takes into account only walls, windows, floor and ceiling areas, and the measurement path (Option 3) will not help inform design as much.

Multifamily residential projects may find it difficult to meet the credit unless the units are supplied with fresh air.

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Multifamily residential projects may find it difficult to meet the credit unless the units are supplied with fresh air. Typically multifamily projects are naturally ventilated, and they can meet the IEQp1 requirements with operable windows. However, the additional outside air required for IEQc2  compliance may be difficult to provide unless they also duct in extra outside air.

Educate staff and occupants on daylight-related and glare-control technologies. Some daylighting controls such as shades or blinds may require occupant operation, and without instruction, may not be used properly, resulting in the building not operating a

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Educate staff and occupants on daylight-related and glare-control technologies. Some daylighting controls such as shades or blinds may require occupant operation, and without instruction, may not be used properly, resulting in the building not operating as designed.

Daylighting controls can be set and tailored for each space. The facility manager or another designated person should be in charge of adjusting the settings to meet the needs of occupants.

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Daylighting controls can be set and tailored for each space. The facility manager or another designated person should be in charge of adjusting the settings to meet the needs of occupants.

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