Thermal Comfort Design
Provide a comfortable thermal environment that supports the productivity and well-being of building occupants.
| Rating Systems and Code | Applicable Products/Systems | |||||||
| LEED NC | LEED S | LEED CS | LEED H | LEED R | LEED ND | CHPS | CALGreen |  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IEQc7.1 1 Pt. |
IEQc7.1 1 Pt. |
IEQc7 1 Pt. |
IEQc7 1 Pt. |
IEQc7.1 1 Pt. |
EQ2.0B | |||
Direct support of technical goals.
 With thermal mass and high specific heat, concrete masonry walls remain warm or cool long after heat or air-conditioning has shut off. This can effectively: reduce heating and cooling loads; improve occupant comfort by moderating indoor temperature swings; and shift peak heating and cooling loads to off-peak hours. |
  Glass block allows natural light, from unfiltered to evenly dispersed, while inherently providing shading coefficients with louver-like horizontal joints. |