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Tree-mounted luminaires
NC-2009 SSc8:Light pollution reductionposted by Heather Holdridge on
We are working on a rural site which will be classified as LZ1, so will not be allowed any light to be emitted above 90 degrees from nadir.
When is the lighting zone classification determined?
NC-2009 SSc8:Light pollution reductionposted by Mark Meaders on
We have a govt. project that is building on a greenbuild site. The pre-development condition of the site is an LZ1. However, after the project is developed, there will be over 1m sq.
Facade Lighting
NC-2009 SSc8:Light pollution reductionposted by Maria Kutelova on
Our project has issues with the lighting on one of the facedes that exceeds the LPDs per ASHRAE.
Simulation Software Capability
NC-2009 SSc8:Light pollution reductionposted by James Chueh on
I've looked at the annotated photometric plan example for this credit, and I noticed that at the project boundary, the vertical and horizontal footcandle values are reported as one single value. D
Occupancy Sensor in Parking Lot?
NC-2009 SSc8:Light pollution reductionposted by Heather Holdridge on
If we find the right kind of light fixture to be installed in the parking lot which can work well with an occupancy sensor, we will be able to reduce a lot of exterior light pollution for our proje
correction to FAQs
NC-2009 SSc8:Light pollution reductionposted by Tristan Roberts on
GBCI brought to my attention a correction that needed to be made to our FAQs.
Translucent "Daylighting" Panels - count as "shielded" openings?
NC-2009 SSc8:Light pollution reductionposted by Lyle Axelarris on
We have insulated, translucent daylighting panels on the project, and I'm wondering if they will be considered "windows" for the interior lighting requirements of this credit.
Campus lighting calcs at project/lighting boundary
NC-2009 SSc8:Light pollution reductionposted by Deborah Zimmerman on
Our project is a new building being built on an existing campus.
Light trespass in a parking lot addition
NC-2009 SSc8:Light pollution reductionposted by David Sheridan on
My client is expanding an existing building onto an adjacent tract. Our LEED boundary is the interface between the new and existing buildings, extended across what was an existing parking lot.
Use of LPD Calculation Template
NC-2009 SSc8:Light pollution reductionposted by ÅF Lighting on
Hi, I have a question about the use of the LPD Calculation Template which we found here in the Documentation Toolkit. We are working on a project with two entrance canopies which each cover a rath