EQ Credit: Quality Views (1 Point)
๐ โ75% + 2 good views = creditโ
๐ This credit is about what people see from inside the building
Not just windowsโbut meaningful, quality views to the outside
๐ฏ Intent
To give occupants a connection to the natural outdoor environment
๐ CORE REQUIREMENTS (TWO PARTS)
๐ PART 1: ACCESS TO VIEWS
Requirement | Value |
Floor area with views | โฅ 75% |
Measurement height | 42 inches (seated eye level) |
View type | Direct line of sight through vision glazing |
โ ๏ธ IMPORTANT
- View must be:
โ Clear
โ Unobstructed
โ To the outdoors
๐ PART 2: QUALITY OF VIEWS
๐ 75% of area must meet at least 2 of these 4
๐น THE 4 VIEW TYPES
Type | Requirement | Simplified Meaning |
1 | Multiple view directions (โฅ 90ยฐ apart) | Look different ways |
2 | Nature + movement + distance | Real, dynamic views |
3 | View distance โฅ 3ร head height | Deep view |
4 | View factor โฅ 3 | Wide view cone |
๐ง MEMORY TRICK
๐ โDirection โ Nature โ Distance โ Depthโ
Pick any 2 of 4
๐ฟ SPECIAL CASE
Item | Rule |
Interior atrium views | Max 30% can count |
๐ KEY TERM: VIEW FACTOR
๐ Measure of how much you can see within a 90ยฐ cone of vision
๐ง MEMORY STRUCTURE
๐ 75% access + 2 of 4 quality criteria
๐ก DESIGN STRATEGIES (PROJECT + EXAM)
- Orient building toward:
- Nature (trees, sky)
- Activity (streets, people)
- Use:
- Interior glazing
- Open layouts
- Low partitions
โ ๏ธ COMMON EXAM TRAPS
Trap | Reality |
Any window counts | โ Must be clear & unobstructed |
Interior views unlimited | โ Max 30% |
Only one view type needed | โ Need 2 of 4 |
Distance not important | โ Must include depth |
Measurement from floor | โ Must be 42 inches |
๐ง SUPER SIMPLE SUMMARY
๐ Views =
- 75% of space
- 2 types of quality views
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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%
โ Answer: C
๐ก Explanation
Under EQ Credit: Quality Views:
โข At least 75% of regularly occupied floor area must have direct line of sight to the outdoors
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โ ๏ธ Exam Tip
๐ 75% = base requirement
๐ 90% = exemplary performance
At what height is view measured?
B. 36 inches
C. 42 inches
D. 48 inches
โ Answer: C
๐ก Explanation
โข Views are measured from 42 inches above finished floor
๐ This represents seated eye level
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โ ๏ธ Exam Trap
โข 30 inches = daylight workplane height
โข 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
โ Answer: B
๐ก Explanation
To comply, a project must:
1. Provide views to โฅ 75% of area โ
2. Provide at least 2 of the 4 view quality types โ
๐ Only meeting 1 type โ NOT compliant
๐ 4 View Quality Types (Know These)
1. Multiple directions (โฅ 90ยฐ apart)
2. Natural elements / movement / distance
3. Unobstructed view (within 3x head height)
4. View factor โฅ 3
โ ๏ธ Exam Tip
๐ BOTH required:
โข Area threshold
โข Quality criteria (โฅ 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
โ Answer: B
๐ก Explanation
โข Interior atrium views can count for maximum 30% of required area
๐ 50% > 30% โ โ exceeds limit
โ ๏ธ Exam Trap
๐ Atrium โ outdoor view
๐ 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
โ Answer: C
๐ก Explanation
โข Providing views in two directions โฅ 90ยฐ apart satisfies:
๐ Multiple lines of sight requirement
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โ Not met:
โข Nature (no natural elements)
โข Distance (not stated)
โข View factor (not stated)
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โ ๏ธ Exam Tip
๐ Each quality type is independent
๐ 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
โ Answer: B
๐ก Explanation
โข Views must be:
o Direct
o Unobstructed
๐ Tall partitions block line of sight โ โ NOT compliant
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๐ฏ Key Rule
๐ โClear windowโ โ valid view
๐ Must have clear line of sight from occupant position
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โ ๏ธ Exam Trap
๐ Furniture and partitions count as obstructions
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