LEED Certified Green Associate: Long-Term Entrance Solutions for Green Building Credentials
In a bid to maintain cleaner and healthier indoor environments, the implementation of permanent entryway systems is gaining traction. These systems, designed to capture dirt and particulates at regularly used exterior entrances, are becoming a best practice for controlling indoor air contaminants.
The strategy aligns with the intent of the LEED Indoor Environmental Quality credit for Indoor Air Quality Assessment. By reducing the amount of dust, dirt, pollen, and other contaminants at entrances, these systems contribute to earning LEED credits.
Common permanent entrance systems used to reduce dust, dirt, and pollutants in buildings include entrance mats, grates, and scraper systems. These can be grilles, grates, mats, or other materials that are at least 10 feet long in the primary direction of travel. They should be installed on the interior and exterior of entrances that see high foot traffic.
It is essential to note that providing sensors at entrances is not an example of a permanent entryway system. Neither does outdoor air monitoring measures prevent contaminants at entrances. Instead, the key to permanent entryway systems is that they physically capture debris at the entrance before it enters the building.
While a thermal comfort survey assesses occupant satisfaction with temperature and is unrelated to entryways, the benefits of permanent entryway systems extend beyond temperature control. By reducing the amount of pollutants and contaminants that enter a building, these systems contribute to creating a healthier and more comfortable indoor environment for occupants.
In conclusion, permanent entryway systems are an effective way to control indoor air contaminants and contribute to earning LEED credits. By capturing dirt and particulates at the entrance, these systems help maintain cleaner and healthier indoor environments, benefiting both occupants and the overall building's health.
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