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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.
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.

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 Retail

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

Retail

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 Retail

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. 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

Retail

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

Types of compliance documentation required:

• Annotated design drawings
• Annotated photographs
• Annotated plans
• Educational materials
• Calculations