In the LEED

Intent:

1. Provide a comfortable thermal environment supporting productivity and well-being of building occupants.

Implementation:

1. Design HVAC systems and Building Envelope per ASHRAE 55-2004.
2. Evaluate air temp. radiant temp, air speed, relative humidity
3. Coordinate with EQ P1. EQ 1, & EQ 2.

Code:

• ASHRAE 55-2004: Thermal Comfort Conditions for Human Occupancy

Submittal Phase:

• design

Indoor Environmental Air Quality

• EQ P1 - Minimum IAQ Performance (prerequisite)
• EQ P2 - Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control (prerequisite)
• EQ 1 - Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring
• EQ 2 - Increased Ventilation
• EQ 3.1 - Construction IAQ Management Plan, During Construction
• EQ 3.2 - Construction IAQ Management Plan, Before Occupancy
• EQ 4.1 - Low-Emitting Materials, Adhesives & Sealants
• EQ 4.2 - Low-Emitting Materials, Paint & Coatings
• EQ 4.3 - Low-Emitting Materials, Carpet Systems
• EQ 4.4 - Low-Emitting Materials, Composite Wood & Agrifiber Products
• EQ 5 - Indoor Chemical & Pollutant Source Control
• EQ 6.1 - Controllability of Systems, Lighting
• EQ 6.2 - Controllability of Systems, Thermal Comfort
• EQ 7.1 - Thermal Comfort, Design
• EQ 7.2 - Thermal Comfort, Verification
• EQ 8.1 -Daylight & Views, Daylight 75% of Spaces
• EQ 8.2 - Daylight & Views, Views for 90% of Spaces

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