Intent
To connect building occupants with the outdoors, reinforce circadian rhythms, and
reduce the use of electrical lighting by introducing daylight into the space.
Requirements
Provide manual or automatic (with manual override) glare-control devices for all
regularly occupied spaces.
Select one of the following three options.
Option 1. Simulation: Spatial Daylight Autonomy (2–3 points, 1-2 points Healthcare)
Demonstrate through annual computer simulations that spatial daylight
autonomy300/50% (sDA300/50%) of at least 55%, 75%, or 90% is achieved. Use
regularly occupied floor area. Healthcare projects should use the perimeter area
determined under EQ Credit Quality Views. Points are awarded according to Table