doc(schema): update NonquantifiableFactors docs

BuildingSync · Sep 25, 2020 · ab2c979 · ab2c979
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diff --git a/BuildingSync.xsd b/BuildingSync.xsd
@@ -2809,7 +2809,7 @@
                   </xs:element>
                   <xs:element name="NonquantifiableFactors" type="xs:string" minOccurs="0">
                     <xs:annotation>
-                      <xs:documentation>Description of the nonquantifiable factors.</xs:documentation>
+                      <xs:documentation>Description of the nonquantifiable factors. This might include improvements to indoor air quality, improvements to occupant comfort, improvements to occupant satisfaction, reducing glare, improvements to access to daylight, etc.</xs:documentation>
                     </xs:annotation>
                   </xs:element>
                   <xs:element ref="auc:AssetScore" minOccurs="0"/>

diff --git a/proposals/2020/Add Nonquantifiable Factors.md b/proposals/2020/Add Nonquantifiable Factors.md
@@ -9,6 +9,15 @@ This proposal is to add the `auc:NonquantifiableFactors` element to `auc:Package
 SPC 211 Standard for Commercial Building Energy Audits section 6.2.6.1 states
 >For each practical measure, report ... Include a description of the nonquantifiable factors...
 
+Nonquantifiable factors should really be interpreted as 'factors that are highly difficult to quantify, or unquantifiable given the existing infrastructure or budget'. This might include aspects such as:
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+- Improve indoor air quality
+- Improve occupant comfort
+- Improve occupant satisfaction
+- Reduce glare
+- Improve access to daylight
+etc.
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 ## Implementation
 
 Add `auc:NonquantifiableFactors` to `auc:PackageOfMeasures` as a free-form text field.