Green Building & LEED®

IEQ Credit 8.1 to 8.2
Daylight and Views

General Description

IEQ 8.1: Achieve a minimum glazing factor of 2% in a minimum of 75% of all regularly occupied areas. EQ 8.2: Achieve direct line of sight to the outdoor environment via vision glazing between 2’6” and 7’6” above finish floor for building occupants in 90% of all regularly occupied areas.

Guardian 275®

It may be possible to obtain IEQ credit 8.1 and 8.2 by incorporating Major Industries' translucent glazing panels into the buildings natural daylighting requirements. Guardian 275® translucent panel systems offer a soft, diffused glare free natural light. Other light control products are not necessary. Fixed and operable windows glazed with vision glass are available in Guard-Tite™ Window/Wall applications.

Auburn® Skylights

It may be possible to obtain IEQ credit 8.1 by incorporating Auburn® skylights, which can be configured with a variety of glazing materials to create either unobstructed views and direct sunlight or soft, diffuse daylighting.