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INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY QUESTIONS 201

11 If this building is in a northern (cold) climate, whether new or renovated, have we
considered the use of “double-envelope” glazing systems, to allow for operable
windows and natural ventilation inside the building?
12 Have we considered locating mechanical equipment near occupied spaces, to min-
imize duct runs? Or have we considered regrouping our spaces and adjacencies to
minimize duct runs?
13 Does our design intent for indoor air quality specify meeting the minimum
requirements of ASHRAE Standard 62-2007, to provide adequate ventilation?
14 Does our design intent for thermal comfort provide for compliance with ASHRAE
Standard 55-2004?
15 If the climate is especially humid or extremely dry, do we intend to address these
issues by installing permanent temperature and humidity monitoring systems with
feedback to operator control?
16 Does our design intent for mechanical systems explicitly deal with the goal of
having no exposure to environmental tobacco smoke, through separate ventilation
of any designated smoking areas and through placement of air intakes away from
places where people might be smoking outside the building?