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<p>TrigenMJE: </p> <hr /> <div>= Aim and benefits =<br /> <br /> Awaiting content<br /> <br /> = When to consider =<br /> <br /> Awaiting content<br /> <br /> = Step by step guidance =<br /> <br /> Awaiting content<br /> <br /> = Questions to ask while seeking compliance =<br /> <br /> Awaiting content<br /> <br /> = Tools and resources =<br /> <br /> Awaiting content<br /> <br /> = Tips and best practice =<br /> <br /> Seek from the developer their standard, or project, specification. Are blinds (or other features, such as brise soleil) included in the base building, or fit-out works?<br /> <br /> Has the designer assessed solar effects on the building users and considered protection from these effects.<br /> <br /> Is it too late to amend the design to improve shading control (e.g. by using over-hangs)?<br /> <br /> All building facades will need some shading protection, even if the sun does not shine directly into some areas of the building.<br /> <br /> Remember that protection must provide shading from high level summer and low level winter sun.<br /> <br /> Automatic controls may provide compliance, but are not essential to comply with the requirements.<br /> <br /> Curtains (where used without other forms of shading) do not meet the criteria for the glare control credit.<br /> <br /> There are many means of controlling glare, such as blinds, brise soleil, building overhangs and even natural protection for some schemes. Keep an open mind about the potential solutions, where possible.<br /> <br /> = Typical evidence =<br /> <br /> Design Stage<br /> <br /> * Design drawings identifying relevant building areas, windows and any glare control such as blinds specified<br /> * Specification of glare control system such as occupant controlled blinds (confirming transmittance value of &amp;lt;0.1<br /> * Drawings showing building integrated measures where applicable i.e. extent and height of eaves in relation to windows and building orientation<br /> * Drawings/specification of any external shading systems or brise soleil<br /> * Where fixed systems are used then design studies/calculations must demonstrate that sunlight will be prevented from reaching building occupants during occupied hours.<br /> * The simplest form of glare control is occupant controlled blinds<br /> <br /> Post Construction Stage<br /> <br /> * As Built drawings/specifications for glare control system - for blinds this could be manufacturer's literature confirming the transmittance value.<br /> * Assessor site inspection photos and report<br /> <br /> = Applicable Schemes =<br /> <br /> The guidelines collated in this ISD aim to support sustainable best practice in the topic described. This issue may apply in multiple BREEAM schemes covering different stages in the life of a building, different building types and different year versions. Some content may be generic but scheme nuances should also be taken into account. Refer to the comments below and related articles to this one to understand these nuances. See [[BREEAM_Issue_support_document_template|this document]] for further guidelines.<br /> <br /> * List applicable schemes here<br /> <br /> -----<br /> BRE Global does not endorse any of the content posted and use of the content will not guarantee the meeting of certification criteria.<br /> <br /> --[[User:Azita_Dezfouli|Azita Dezfouli]] 14:54, 23 Jan 2018 (BST)<br /> <br /> [[Category:BREEAM]]</div>

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