07. Dwelling Units - Views from Dwelling Units

Provide access to views of nature from dwelling units

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 - Views from all Dwelling Units (Full Credit):

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

1. Ensure access to views of one of the following qualifying outdoor natural elements from each dwelling unit within the building(s):
   • 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 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(s) windows
   • for distant views beyond 300 feet or 92 meters, be uninterrupted by buildings or other architectural elements

Option 2 - Views from 51% of Dwelling Units (Partial Credit):

Provide access to views of nature from 51% of dwelling units by demonstrating compliance with the following requirements

1. Ensure access to views of one of the following qualifying outdoor natural elements from each dwelling unit within the building(s):
   • 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 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(s) windows
   • for distant views beyond 300 feet or 92 meters, be uninterrupted by buildings or other architectural elements

Compliance Documentation

Design Pathway 

Option 1: 

• Requirement 1
  • Upload an annotated plan for each typical floor with dwelling units showing the following:
    • the location of all dwelling units
    • all dwelling units with views of nature
  • Upload annotated design drawings or photographs showing the views of nature on each exposed side of the building(s)
• Requirement 2
  • Upload an annotated plan or design drawing detailing:
    • the distance between the building(s) facades and the outdoor natural elements in view
    • all buildings or structures between the building(s) facades and the outdoor natural elements in view

Option 2: 

• Requirement 1
  • Upload an annotated plan for each typical floor with dwelling units showing the following:
    • the location of all dwelling units
    • all dwelling units with views of nature
  • Upload annotated design drawings or photographs showing the views of nature on each exposed side of the building(s)
• Requirement 2
  • Upload an annotated plan or design drawing detailing:
    • the distance between the building(s) facades and the outdoor natural elements in view
    • all buildings or structures between the building(s) facades and the outdoor natural elements in view

Built Pathway 

Option 1: 

• Requirement 1
  • Upload an annotated plan for each typical floor with dwelling units showing the following:
    • the location of all dwelling units
    • all dwelling units with views of nature
  • Upload annotated design drawings or photographs showing the views of nature on each exposed side of the building(s)
  • Upload a description confirming the following:
    • the total number of dwelling units
    • the total number of dwelling units with access to qualifying views
• Requirement 2
  • Upload an annotated plan or design drawing detailing:
    • the distance between the building(s) facades and the outdoor natural elements in view
    • all buildings or structures between the building(s) facades and the outdoor natural elements in view
• Upload an annotated photograph showing the qualifying view of nature from each exposed building(s) facade

Option 2: 

• Requirement 1
  • Upload an annotated plan for each typical floor with dwelling units showing the following:
    • the location of all dwelling units
    • all dwelling units with views of nature
  • Upload annotated design drawings or photographs showing the views of nature on each exposed side of the building(s)
  • Upload a description confirming the following:
    • the total number of dwelling units
    • the total number of dwelling units with access to qualifying views
• Requirement 2
  • Upload an annotated plan or design drawing detailing:
    • the distance between the building(s) facades and the outdoor natural elements in view
    • all buildings or structures between the building(s) facades and the outdoor natural elements in view
• Upload an annotated photograph showing the qualifying view of nature from each exposed building(s) facade