Enhance windows in common spaces with operable devices

Rationale: Operable windows in occupied areas increase exposure to daylight and natural fresh air on demand — improving indoor air quality which contributes to enhanced sleep quality and reduced risk of airborne disease transmission.

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

Requirements

Demonstrate compliance with the below:

Operable Windows in Common Areas (Full Credit):

Demonstrate compliance with all of the following requirements:

1. Provide a minimum of one operable window in a minimum of 51% of all occupied common areas within the building(s).

Common areas include the following, as applicable:

• areas where building occupants gather for social events, such as:
  • resident lounge
  • common kitchen facilities
  • multipurpose room
  • game room.
• common building amenities, such as:
  • resource center
  • fitness facilities
  • exercise room.

In common spaces where no windows are provided, exterior-facing doors can be used.

Dwelling units and spaces accessible to employees only are not considered regularly occupied common areas.

2. Ensure that windows are operable by all residents within the building.

Compliance Documentation

Design Pathway 

• Requirement 1
  • Upload an annotated plan(s) showing the planned location of:
    • all common spaces within the building
    • a minimum of one operable window per common space
• Requirement 2
  • Upload the specifications or an annotated photograph(s) of each unique type of operable window that will be used in common spaces

Built Pathway 

• Requirement 1
  • Upload an annotated plan(s) showing the location of:
    • all common spaces within the building
    • a minimum of one operable window per common space
• Requirement 2
  • Upload an annotated photograph(s) showing how each unique type of operable window can be opened