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<tt>I would suggest that you count only the portion of the wall that
is above grade. Just my opinion.<br>
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Jason<br>
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<div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 4/14/2016 5:17 PM, k bk via Bldg-sim
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<div>Appendix G (LEED) indicates that when we calculate the
window to wall ratio only the above grade walls shall be
included.</div>
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<div>We have a building design where the conditioned basement
wall partially protrudes above ground and also has windows
that let in sunlight. It is unclear if in this circumstance we
could count the whole wall in the window to wall ratio. Any
body have any hints.</div>
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<div>Surprisingly, this definition of below grade wall appears
to apply only to appendix G & LEED. As per the user manual
to 90.1 the below grade wall can be included towards the
window to wall ratio, for the prescriptive path and chapter
11.</div>
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<div>Frankly speaking, it is unfortunate that Appendix G &
LEED, Would discourage the construction of below grade
conditioned spaces in this manner. In essence aren't we
increasing the efficiency of the building if we put
conditioned spaces below grade. </div>
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