07. Workspaces - Optimal Shading

Provide optimal shading

Rationale: Providing shading on all windows enhances occupant control over temperature, glare, and nighttime darkness, which can lead to reduced task-related eye strain, contributing to improved thermal comfort and enhanced sleep quality.

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 - Shading on All Windows (Full Credit):

Provide shading devices to manage daylight exposure that meet all of the following requirements:

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

1. Provide shading on all windows within all regularly occupied spaces within the building(s) including tenant spaces.
   • • Qualifying regularly occupied spaces must include but are not limited to the following:
       • 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.
       • 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.

2. Ensure shading devices meet one of the following:
   • • include dynamic glazing on windows
     • can be controlled by occupants through one of the following methods:
       • adjustable louver system
       • adjustable blinds
       • adjustable shades

Multi-Tenant Base Building 

1. Provide shading on all windows within all regularly occupied areas within the project accessible to all full- and part-time employees and staff of the building owner/manager.
   
   • • Qualifying regularly occupied spaces must include but are not limited to the following:
       • 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.
       • 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.

2. Ensure shading devices meet one of the following:
   • • include dynamic glazing on windows
     • can be controlled by occupants through one of the following methods:
       • adjustable louver system
       • adjustable blinds
       • adjustable shades

Commercial Interior

1. Provide shading on all windows within all regularly occupied spaces accessible to all full- and part-time employees and staff.
   
   • • Qualifying regularly occupied spaces must include but are not limited to the following:
       • 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.
       • 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.

2. Ensure shading devices meet one of the following:
   • • include dynamic glazing on windows
     • can be controlled by occupants through one of the following methods:
       • adjustable louver system
       • adjustable blinds
       • adjustable shades

Option 2 - Shading on 51% of Windows (Partial Credit):

Provide shading devices to manage daylight exposure that meet all of the following requirements:

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

1. Provide shading on all windows within 51% of regularly occupied spaces within the building(s) including tenant spaces.
   
   • • Qualifying regularly occupied spaces must include but are not limited to the following:
       • 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.
       • 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.

2. Ensure shading devices meet one of the following:
   
   1. • include dynamic glazing on windows
      • can be controlled by occupants through one of the following methods:
        • adjustable louver system
        • adjustable blinds
        • adjustable shades

Multi-Tenant Base Building

1. Provide shading on all windows within 51% of regularly occupied areas within the project accessible to all full- and part-time employees and staff of the building owner/manager.
   
   • • Qualifying regularly occupied spaces must include but are not limited to the following:
       • 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.
       • 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.

2. Ensure shading devices meet one of the following:
   
   1. • include dynamic glazing on windows
      • can be controlled by occupants through one of the following methods:
        • adjustable louver system
        • adjustable blinds
        • adjustable shades

Commercial Interior

1. Provide shading on all windows within 51% of regularly occupied spaces accessible to all full- and part-time employees and staff of tenant.
   • • Qualifying regularly occupied spaces must include but are not limited to the following:
       • 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.
       • 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.

2. Ensure shading devices meet one of the following:
   
   1. • include dynamic glazing on windows
      • can be controlled by occupants through one of the following methods:
        • adjustable louver system
        • adjustable blinds
        • adjustable shades

Compliance Documentation

Design Pathway 

Option 1: 

Requirement 1

MTWB, MTWB+, ST

• • Checkbox to certify that shading will be provided on all windows in all regularly occupied spaces within the building(s).

MTBB

• Checkbox to certify that shading will be provided on all windows in all regularly occupied spaces accessible to all full- and part-time employees and staff.

CI

• Checkbox to certify that shading will be provided on all windows in all regularly occupied spaces accessible to all full- and part-time employees and staff.

Requirement 2

MTWB, MTWB+, MTBB, ST, CI

• • Checkbox to certify a minimum of one type(s) of operable shading will be installed in all required areas (minimum one):

    • • adjustable louver system
      • adjustable blinds
      • adjustable shades
      • dynamic glazing

  • Upload the product specification sheet(s) or an annotated photograph(s) showing each unique type of operable shade that will be installed.

Option 2: 

Requirement 1

MTWB, MTWB+, ST

• • Checkbox to certify that shading will be provided on all windows within 51% of regularly occupied spaces within the building(s).

MTBB

• • Checkbox to certify that shading will be provided on all windows within 51% of regularly occupied spaces accessible to all full- and part-time employees and staff.

CI

• • Checkbox to certify that shading will be provided on all windows within 51% of regularly occupied spaces accessible to all full- and part-time employees and staff.

Requirement 2

MTWB, MTWB+, MTBB, ST, CI

• • Checkboxes to certify a minimum of one type(s) of operable shading will be installed in all required areas (minimum one):

    • • adjustable louver system
      • adjustable blinds
      • adjustable shades
      • dynamic glazing

  • Upload the product specification sheet(s) or an annotated photograph(s) showing each unique type of operable shade that will be installed

Built Pathway 

Option 1: 

Requirement 1

MTWB, MTWB+, ST

• • Checkbox to certify that shading is provided on all windows in all regularly occupied spaces within the building(s).

MTBB

• Checkbox to certify that shading is provided on all windows in all regularly occupied spaces accessible to all full- and part-time employees and staff.

CI

• Checkbox to certify that shading is provided on all windows in all regularly occupied spaces accessible to all full- and part-time employees and staff.

Requirement 2

MTWB, MTWB+, MTBB, ST, CI

• • Checkbox to certify the type(s) of operable shading that is installed in all required areas (minimum one):

    • • adjustable louver system
      • adjustable blinds
      • adjustable shades
      • dynamic glazing

  • Upload an annotated photograph(s) showing each unique type of operable shading provided.

Option 2: 

Requirement 1

MTWB, MTWB+, ST

• • Checkbox to certify that shading is provided on all windows within 51% of regularly occupied spaces within the building(s).

MTBB

• • Checkbox to certify that shading is provided on all windows within 51% of regularly occupied spaces accessible to all full- and part-time employees and staff.

CI

• • Checkbox to certify that shading is provided on all windows within 51% of regularly occupied spaces accessible to all full- and part-time employees and staff.

Requirement 2

MTWB, MTWB+, MTBB, ST, CI

• • Checkbox to certify the type(s) of operable shading that is installed in all required areas (minimum one):

    • • adjustable louver system
      • adjustable blinds
      • adjustable shades
      • dynamic glazing

  • Upload an annotated photograph(s) showing each unique type of operable shading provided.