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Extracted Content
Indoor Environmental Quality Credit
OCCUPANT EXPERIENCE
EQc2 New Construction (1–7 points)
INTENT
To move beyond neutral or sufficient spaces toward human-centered design that supports customization, enjoyment, and emotional connections between people and the building, thus increasing the likelihood of consistent satisfaction and ongoing stewardship.
REQUIREMENTS: NEW CONSTRUCTION
| Achievement Pathways | Points |
|---|---|
New Construction | 1–7 |
Option 1. Biophilic Environment | 1–4 |
Path 1. Integrated Biophilic Design | 1 |
AND/OR | |
Path 2. Quality Views | 2–3 |
AND/OR | |
Option 2. Adaptable Environment | 1 |
AND/OR | |
Option 3. Thermal Environment | 1 |
AND/OR | |
Option 4. Sound Environment | 1–2 |
Path 1. Mapping Acoustic Expectations for Indoor and Outdoor Spaces | 1 |
OR | |
Path 2. Acoustic Criteria for Indoor and Outdoor Spaces | 2 |
AND/OR | |
Option 5. Lighting Environment | 1–6 |
Path 1. Solar Glare | 1 |
AND/OR | |
Path 2. Quality Electric Lighting | 1 |
AND/OR | |
Path 3. Proximity to Windows for Daylight Access | 1 |
AND/OR | |
Path 4. Daylight Simulation | 1–4 |
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