** Incoming! v3 Revisions are on the way! **

All Workplace Scorecards:

In response to your feedback, we will be providing the following update: Update the percentage to reflect access in 51% of all spaces instead of 51% of each room.

MTBB:

This change will only be applicable to base building spaces.

CI:

This change will only be applicable to CI spaces.

Please note, the below requirements and compliance documentation will be updated soon to reflect v3 changes. You can find more information on these revisions in a Change Log that will be available on the Help Center on December 10, 2024. ________________________________________________________________________

Provide access to views of nature

Rationale: Views of greenery, trees, water, and other natural elements throughout the day can increase occupants’ perceived connection with nature, contributing to a decreased risk of chronic inflammation and a diminished risk of mental health conditions including distress, depression, and anxiety.

For the most accurate strategy and documentation requirements, please refer to the digital scorecard made available on the Fitwel Platform.

Requirements

Demonstrate compliance with one of the options below:

Option 1 - Outdoor Natural Elements (Full Credit):

Provide access to views of nature by meeting all of the following requirements:

Multi-Tenant Whole Building (no on-site management), Multi-Tenant Whole Building (with on-site management)

1. Ensure access to views of one of the following qualifying outdoor natural elements in all regularly occupied areas within the building:
   
   • vegetation or greenery, such as plants, trees, lawns, or parks
   • water bodies, including ponds, lakes, rivers, or other natural water bodies
   • landscape, such as mountains, forests, hills, or other natural landscapes.
2. Ensure a minimum of 51% of the floor area of each regularly occupied space within the building is located within views of outdoor natural elements.
3. Ensure the view of outdoor natural elements meets one of the following:
   
   • for nearby views, be visible within 300 feet or 92 meters of the building window
   • for distant views beyond 300 feet or 92 meters, be uninterrupted by buildings or other architectural elements.
4. Provide educational materials specifying strategies to maximize access to views of nature to all building occupants that includes information on a minimum of two of the following:
   
   • strategies designed to maximize access to views of nature implemented within the building
   • the importance of positioning workspaces and common spaces close to windows to maximize access to views
   • innovative biophilic design elements to increase exposure to natural elements
   • the health benefits of exposure to views of nature.

Qualifying regularly occupied areas must include but are not limited to the following:
1. Workspaces: which include workstations, flexible workspaces, individual offices, and circulation between workstations. Note that hallways, corridors, and elevator banks are not considered regularly occupied spaces.
2. Common spaces: which include spaces where occupants can gather to work, eat, take breaks, or meet — such as meeting rooms, lactation rooms, quiet rooms, fitness facilities, and reception areas.

Qualifying methods of sharing educational materials may include but are not limited to the following:
– a digital platform, such as a website, digital application, or display screen in common areas
– communication material, such as notification emails or newsletters.

Single-Tenant, Commercial Interior

1. Ensure access to views of one of the following qualifying outdoor natural elements in all regularly occupied areas within the project accessible to all full- and part-time employees:
   
   • vegetation or greenery, such as plants, trees, lawns, or parks
   • water bodies, including ponds, lakes, rivers, or other natural water bodies
   • landscape, such as mountains, forests, hills, or other natural landscapes.
2. Ensure a minimum of 51% of the floor area of each regularly occupied space within the project is located within views of outdoor natural elements.
3. Ensure the view of outdoor natural elements meets one of the following:
   
   • for nearby views, be visible within 300 feet or 92 meters of the building window
   • for distant views beyond 300 feet or 92 meters, be uninterrupted by buildings or other architectural elements.
4. Provide educational materials specifying the health benefits of access to views of nature to all full- and part-time employees within the tenant space through a minimum of one of the following methods:
   • a digital platform, such as a website, digital application, or display screen in common areas
   • communication material, such as notification emails or newsletters.

Qualifying regularly occupied areas must include but are not limited to the following:
1. Workspaces: which include workstations, flexible workspaces, individual offices, and circulation between workstations. Note that hallways, corridors, and elevator banks are not considered regularly occupied spaces.
2. Common spaces: which include spaces where occupants can gather to work, eat, take breaks, or meet — such as meeting rooms, lactation rooms, quiet rooms, fitness facilities, and reception areas.

Option 2 - Indoor Natural Elements (Partial Credit):

Provide qualifying indoor natural elements in all regularly occupied spaces that demonstrate compliance with the following requirements:

Multi-Tenant Whole Building (no on-site management), Multi-Tenant Whole Building (with on-site management)

1. Ensure access to unobstructed views of one of the following qualifying indoor natural elements in all regularly occupied spaces in the building:
   
   • an indoor plant with a minimum height of 12 inches (including pot), visible at a minimum height of 42 inches or 106 centimeters
   • a green wall visible at a minimum height of 42 inches or 106 centimeters
   • a water feature visible at a minimum height of 42 inches or 106 centimeters.
2. Ensure views of indoor natural elements are uninterupted by furniture partitions or other permanent features that measure above 42 inches or 106 centimeters.
3. Ensure a minimum of 51% of the floor area of each regularly occupied space within the building is located within 20 feet or 6 meters of qualifying indoor natural elements.
4. Provide educational materials specifying strategies to maximize access to views of nature to all building occupants that includes information on a minimum of two of the following:
   • strategies designed to maximize access to views of nature implemented within the building
   • the importance of positioning workspaces and common spaces close to windows to maximize access to views
   • innovative biophilic design elements to increase exposure to natural elements
   • the health benefits of exposure to views of nature.

Qualifying regularly occupied spaces must include but are not limited to the following:
1. Workspaces: which include workstations, flexible workspaces, individual offices, and circulation between workstations. Note that hallways, corridors, and elevator banks are not considered regularly occupied spaces.
2. Common spaces: which include spaces where occupants can gather to work, eat, take breaks or meet, such as meeting rooms, lactation rooms, quiet rooms, and reception areas.

Qualifying methods of sharing educational materials may include but are not limited to the following:
– a digital platform, such as a website, digital application, or display screen in common areas
– communication material, such as notification emails or newsletters

Single-Tenant, Commercial Interior

1. Ensure access to unobstructed views of one of the following qualifying indoor natural elements in all regularly occupied spaces within the project accessible to all full- and part-time employees and staff:
   
   • an indoor plant with a minimum height of 12 inches (including pot), visible at a minimum height of 42 inches or 106 centimeters
   • a green wall visible at a minimum height of 42 inches or 106 centimeters
   • a water feature visible at a minimum height of 42 inches or 106 centimeters.
2. Ensure views of indoor natural elements are uninterupted by furniture partitions or other permanent features that measure above 42 inches or 106 centimeters.
3. Ensure a minimum of 51% of the floor area of each regularly occupied space accessible to all full- and part-time employees and staff is located within 20 feet or 6 meters of qualifying indoor natural elements.
4. Provide educational materials specifying the health benefits of access to views of nature to all full- and part-time employees and staff within the tenant space through a minimum of one of the following methods:
   
   • a digital platform, such as a website, digital application, or display screen in common areas
   • communication material, such as notification emails or newsletters.

Compliance Documentation

Design Pathway 

Option 1: 

• Requirement 1
  • Checkbox to certify that all windows within all relevant regularly occupied areas within the building will have access to views of qualifying outdoor natural elements
• Requirement 2
  • Upload an annotated plan identifying the percentage of views of nature within each regularly occupied space
• Requirement 3
  • Upload an annotated plan or design drawing detailing:
    • the distance between the building facades and the outdoor natural elements in view
    • all buildings or structures between the building facades and the outdoor natural elements in view
• Requirement 4

  • Upload a copy of the educational materials that will be shared with all relevant building occupants identifying the required information that will be included

  • Checkbox to certify that the educational materials will be shared with all relevant building occupants

Option 2:

• Requirement 1
  • Upload annotated design drawings or photograph(s) of qualifying indoor natural elements within each regularly occupied space
• Requirement 2
  • Upload annotated design drawings or plans identifying all furniture partitions, or other permanent features above 42 inches or 106 centimeters, and indoor natural elements in view
• Requirement 3

  • Upload an annotated plan identifying the percentage of views of nature within each regularly occupied space

• Requirement 4

  • Upload a copy of the educational materials that will be shared with all relevant building occupants identifying the required information that will be included

  • Checkbox to certify that the educational materials will be shared with all relevant building occupants

Built Pathway 

Option 1:

• Requirement 1
  • Checkbox to certify that all windows within all relevant regularly occupied areas within the building have access to views of qualifying outdoor natural elements
• Requirement 2
  • Upload an annotated plan identifying the percentage of views of nature within each regularly occupied space
• Requirement 3
  • Upload an annotated plan detailing:
    • the distance between the building facades and the outdoor natural elements in view
    • all buildings or structures between the building facades and the outdoor natural elements in view
• Requirement 4

  • Upload a copy of the educational materials that are shared with all relevant building occupants identifying the required information that is included

  • Checkbox to certify that the educational materials are shared with all relevant building occupants

Option 2: 

• Requirement 1
  • Upload an annotated photograph(s) of qualifying indoor natural elements within each regularly occupied space
• Requirement 2
  • Upload annotated design drawings or plans identifying all furniture partitions or other permanent features above 42 inches or 106 centimeters and indoor natural elements in vie
• Requirement 3
  • Upload an annotated plan identifying the percentage of views of nature within each regularly occupied space.
• Requirement 4

  • Upload a copy of the educational materials that are shared with all relevant building occupants identifying the required information that is included

  • Checkbox to certify that the educational materials are shared with all relevant building occupant