Green Star FAQs


FAQ F-00040
Is the use of a dynamic simulation software required for Daylight Factor ?

No. There is no requirement to use a dynamic simulation software where the Visual Comfort credit is met through the Compliance Using Daylight Factor option. 

This is clarified in response to a formatting change that was included in the most current version of the Submission Guidelines under the Visual Comfort - Daylight criterion. The second paragraph under the heading 'Requirements for Modelling' is only intended to apply to the Compliance Using Daylight Autonomy option.





Rating Tools

This FAQ is related to the following Rating Tools, Categories or Credits:

  • Green Star - Design & As Built v1.2 / Indoor Environment Quality / 12.1 Visual Comfort - Daylight
  • Green Star - Design & As Built v1.3 / Indoor Environment Quality / 12.1 Daylight
  • Green Star - Interiors v1.2 / Indoor Environment Quality / 11.1 Visual Comfort - Daylight
  • Green Star - Interiors v1.3 / Indoor Environment Quality / 11.1 Daylight


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