EQ Credit: Quality Views (1 Point)
👉 “75% + 2 good views = credit”
👉 This credit is about what people see from inside the building
Not just windows—but meaningful, quality views to the outside
🎯 Intent
To give occupants a connection to the natural outdoor environment
🔑 CORE REQUIREMENTS (TWO PARTS)
📊 PART 1: ACCESS TO VIEWS
Requirement | Value |
Floor area with views | ≥ 75% |
Measurement height | 42 inches (seated eye level) |
View type | Direct line of sight through vision glazing |
⚠️ IMPORTANT
- View must be:
✔ Clear
✔ Unobstructed
✔ To the outdoors
📊 PART 2: QUALITY OF VIEWS
👉 75% of area must meet at least 2 of these 4
🔹 THE 4 VIEW TYPES
Type | Requirement | Simplified Meaning |
1 | Multiple view directions (≥ 90° apart) | Look different ways |
2 | Nature + movement + distance | Real, dynamic views |
3 | View distance ≥ 3× head height | Deep view |
4 | View factor ≥ 3 | Wide view cone |
🧠 MEMORY TRICK
👉 “Direction – Nature – Distance – Depth”
Pick any 2 of 4
🌿 SPECIAL CASE
Item | Rule |
Interior atrium views | Max 30% can count |
📏 KEY TERM: VIEW FACTOR
👉 Measure of how much you can see within a 90° cone of vision
🧠 MEMORY STRUCTURE
👉 75% access + 2 of 4 quality criteria
💡 DESIGN STRATEGIES (PROJECT + EXAM)
- Orient building toward:
- Nature (trees, sky)
- Activity (streets, people)
- Use:
- Interior glazing
- Open layouts
- Low partitions
⚠️ COMMON EXAM TRAPS
Trap | Reality |
Any window counts | ❌ Must be clear & unobstructed |
Interior views unlimited | ❌ Max 30% |
Only one view type needed | ❌ Need 2 of 4 |
Distance not important | ❌ Must include depth |
Measurement from floor | ❌ Must be 42 inches |
🧠 SUPER SIMPLE SUMMARY
👉 Views =
- 75% of space
- 2 types of quality views
Summary
Requirement | Key Value |
Area threshold | 75% |
Measurement height | 42 inches |
Quality types needed | 2 of 4 |
Atrium limit | 30% max |
Line of sight | Must be unobstructed |
Official FAQs
What percentage of regularly occupied space must have views?
B. 60%
C. 75%
D. 90%
✅ Answer: C
💡 Explanation
Under EQ Credit: Quality Views:
• At least 75% of regularly occupied floor area must have direct line of sight to the outdoors
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⚠️ Exam Tip
👉 75% = base requirement
👉 90% = exemplary performance
At what height is view measured?
B. 36 inches
C. 42 inches
D. 48 inches
✅ Answer: C
💡 Explanation
• Views are measured from 42 inches above finished floor
👉 This represents seated eye level
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⚠️ Exam Trap
• 30 inches = daylight workplane height
• 42 inches = views
A project provides views for 80% of space but only meets 1 quality view type. Does it comply?
B. No
C. Only for schools
D. Only if atrium is included
✅ Answer: B
💡 Explanation
To comply, a project must:
1. Provide views to ≥ 75% of area ✔
2. Provide at least 2 of the 4 view quality types ❌
👉 Only meeting 1 type → NOT compliant
📌 4 View Quality Types (Know These)
1. Multiple directions (≥ 90° apart)
2. Natural elements / movement / distance
3. Unobstructed view (within 3x head height)
4. View factor ≥ 3
⚠️ Exam Tip
👉 BOTH required:
• Area threshold
• Quality criteria (≥ 2 types)
A project uses interior atrium views for 50% of area. What is the issue?
B. Exceeds 30% limit
C. Must add glazing
D. Must increase height
✅ Answer: B
💡 Explanation
• Interior atrium views can count for maximum 30% of required area
👉 50% > 30% → ❌ exceeds limit
⚠️ Exam Trap
👉 Atrium ≠ outdoor view
👉 Limited contribution only
A project provides views in two directions but no natural elements. Which requirement is met?
B. Distance
C. Multiple directions
D. View factor
✅ Answer: C
💡 Explanation
• Providing views in two directions ≥ 90° apart satisfies:
👉 Multiple lines of sight requirement
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❌ Not met:
• Nature (no natural elements)
• Distance (not stated)
• View factor (not stated)
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⚠️ Exam Tip
👉 Each quality type is independent
👉 You only need 2 of 4 total
A workspace has a clear window but is blocked by tall partitions. Does it qualify?
B. No
C. Only for offices
D. Only if 75% met
✅ Answer: B
💡 Explanation
• Views must be:
o Direct
o Unobstructed
👉 Tall partitions block line of sight → ❌ NOT compliant
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🎯 Key Rule
👉 “Clear window” ≠ valid view
👉 Must have clear line of sight from occupant position
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⚠️ Exam Trap
👉 Furniture and partitions count as obstructions
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