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rooms dedicated to video conferencing, and gymnasiums may be excluded. Views into interior atria may be used to meet up to 30% of the required area.

• Views must be through glass with a visible light transmittance above 40%. If the glazing has frits, patterns, or tints, the view must be preserved. Neutral gray, bronze, and bluegreen tints are acceptable.

• Views must include at least one of the following:

o Nature, urban landmarks, or art; OR

o Objects at least 25 feet (7.5 meters) from the exterior of the glazing.

• Occupants must have direct access to the view and be within three times the head height of the glazing.

AND/OR

PATH 3. OUTDOOR CONNECTIONS (1 POINT)

Allow occupants choice and flexibility to easily transition between indoor and outdoor environments. Provide outdoor or transitional space that encourages interaction with nature. Ensure the space is accessible for all occupants from within the building or located within 2,000 feet (60 meters) of a building entrance or access point.

AND/OR

Option 2. Lighting Environment (1–6 points)

PATH 1. SOLAR GLARE (1 POINT)

Provide manual or automatic (with manual override) glare-control devices in all regularly occupied spaces that will receive direct or reflected sun penetration. Spaces designed intentionally for direct sunlight may be excluded.

AND/OR

PATH 2. QUALITY ELECTRIC LIGHTING (1 POINT)

Comply with the following requirements for regularly occupied spaces:

Electric light glare control Each luminaire shall meet one of the following requirements:

• Have calculated luminance of less than 6,000 candela per square meter (cd/sq. m.) between 45 and 90 degrees from nadir.

• Achieve a unified glare rating (UGR) of 19 or lower using the UGR tabular method for each space.

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