THE WELL BUILDING STANDARD v1 (SEPTEMBER 2015 UPDATE)
FEATURE REFERENCE TABLE
This document summarizes the September 2015 updates to The WELL Building Standard v1 for each
feature. Each change is classified as a clarification/simplification, an organizational change, or an
addition.
Feature
Feature 1: Air Quality
Standards
Feature 1: Air Quality
Standards
Feature 1: Air Quality
Standards
Feature 1: Air Quality
Standards
Feature 2: Smoking
Ban
Feature 2: Smoking
Ban
Feature 3: Ventilation
Effectiveness
Feature 3: Ventilation
Effectiveness
Feature 3: Ventilation
Effectiveness
Feature 4: VOC
Reduction
Feature 4: VOC
Reduction
Feature 4: VOC
Reduction
Feature 4: VOC
Reduction
Feature 4: VOC
Reduction
Feature 4: VOC
Reduction
Feature 4: VOC
Reduction
Feature 4: VOC
Reduction
Feature 4: VOC
Reduction
Feature 5: Air
Filtration
Feature 5: Air
Filtration
Summary of Updates
Change Type
Updated Part 2 to be applicable to Core and Shell
projects.
Removed Part 2e requirements for Nitrogen Dioxide
based on feedback from peer reviewers and field
testing.
Changed title of Part 3 from “Below-grade Air Quality
Standards” to “Radon”
Clarified that Part 3 is applicable only to projects with
regularly occupied spaces at or below grade.
Added local code as another method for meeting Part 1
requirements.
In Part 2, clarified that signs only need to be placed
along walkways.
Clarified that the ambient air quality requirements for
Part 1b must only be met within a 1 mile radius of the
project.
For Part 2b, changed “designed occupancies” to
“intended occupancies”.
Addition (Core and Shell
projects only)
Clarification/simplification
For Part 3a, clarified that HVAC testing and balancing
must happen after substantial building completion and
prior to occupancy.
In all Parts, clarified that rules apply only to newly
applied or installed materials or products.
Changed Part 1 to require one or more of the
presented options.
In Part 1, clarified the part of the referenced standards
that must be adhered to.
Added Part 1c as an option for international projects.
Clarification/simplification
Changed Part 2 to require one or more of the
presented options.
In Part 2, clarified the part of the referenced standards
that must be adhered to.
Added Part 2c as an option for international projects.
Changed Part 5 to be required for 95% (by cost) of
materials rather than 100% of materials.
Updated Part 5 to be applicable to Core and Shell
projects.
Clarified that Part 1 is only applicable to recirculated
air.
Clarified through the addition of Part 1b that the system
must also be able to accommodate additional filters in
the event that they are installed in the future.
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Addition (Core and Shell
projects only)
Clarification/simplification
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Feature 5: Air
Filtration
Feature 5: Air
Filtration
Feature 6: Microbe
and Mold Control
Feature 6: Microbe
and Mold Control
Feature 6: Microbe
and Mold Control
Feature 6: Microbe
and Mold Control
Feature 6: Microbe
and Mold Control
Feature 7:
Construction Pollution
Management
Feature 7:
Construction Pollution
Management
Feature 7:
Construction Pollution
Management
Feature 9: Cleaning
Protocol
Feature 9: Cleaning
Protocol
Feature 10: Pesticide
Management
Feature 11:
Fundamental Material
Safety
Feature 11:
Fundamental Material
Safety
Feature 11:
Fundamental Material
Safety
Feature 11:
Fundamental Material
Safety
Feature 12: Moisture
Management
Feature 12: Moisture
Management
Removed MERV 8 filtration requirement for recirculated
air from Part 2a; recirculated air is now addressed
exclusively in Part 1.
Clarified that ambient outdoor air requirements must
only be met within a 1 mile radius of the building.
Changed Part 1 to require only one of the available
options rather than all of the options.
Combined the previous Parts 1a and 1b into 1a.
Clarification/simplification
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Clarification/simplification
Added a new Part 1b compliance option, which allows
quarterly inspections of cooling coils for mold growth
rather than the installation of UV lamps.
Removed Part 1c requiring NEMA-rated enclosures for
UV lamps.
Updated Part 2 to be applicable to Core and Shell
projects.
Removed the previous Part 3b requirements related to
storage of absorptive materials in original packaging.
Clarification/simplification
Moved Part 4 into Feature 24 - Combustion
Minimization; previous Part 5 is now Part 4.
Organizational
Removed previous Part 5d requirements for vacuum
cleaners.
Clarification/simplification
Updated requirements such that a cleaning plan must
be created that meets the requirements of Parts 1a, 1b,
1c, and 1d, rather than the requirements specified in
Appendix Table A4.
Added Part 1d to clarify that the cleaning plan must
include a list of approved seals for cleaning products.
Clarified that Part 1 is applicable to all plants in the
project (not just outdoor plants).
Removed specific date listed in Part 2 and clarified that
the requirements related to lead must be met if the
building was constructed prior to the institution of any
local laws banning or restricting lead paint.
Clarified that Part 3 requirements related to asbestos
are applicable if the building was constructed prior to
the institution of any local laws banning or restricting
asbestos.
Clarified that Part 4 requirements related to PCBs are
applicable to any buildings constructed or renovated
between 1950 and the institution of any local laws
banning or restricting PCBs.
Added Part 5 - Mercury Limitation to address reduction
and elimination of mercury containing equipment and
devices (including thermometers, lamps, and other
equipment).
Updated applicability such that this feature is no longer
applicable to New and Existing Interiors projects.
Changed Part 1 name from “Bulk Water – Exterior
Management” to “Exterior Liquid Water Management”.
Clarification/simplification
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Addition (Core and Shell
projects only)
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Feature 12: Moisture
Management
Feature 12: Moisture
Management
Feature 12: Moisture
Management
Feature 12: Moisture
Management
Feature 12: Moisture
Management
Feature 12: Moisture
Management
Feature 12: Moisture
Management
Feature 13: Air Flush
Feature 14: Air
Infiltration
Management
Feature 17: Direct
Source Ventilation
Feature 17: Direct
Source Ventilation
Feature 17: Direct
Source Ventilation
Feature 18: Air Quality
Monitoring and
Feedback
Feature 18: Air Quality
Monitoring and
Feedback
Feature 19: Operable
Windows
Feature 20: Outdoor
Air Systems
Feature 20: Outdoor
Air Systems
Feature 20: Outdoor
Air Systems
Changed Part 1 to require a narrative describing
exterior moisture management strategies rather than
requiring specific design elements.
Changed Part 2 name from “Interior Bulk Water
Damage Management” to “Interior Liquid Water
Management”
Changed Part 2 to require a narrative describing
interior moisture management strategies rather than
requiring specific design elements.
Switched Parts 3 and 4; changed former Part 4 name
from “Wetting by Convection and Condensation” to
“Condensation Management”
Switched Parts 3 and 4; changed former Part 3 name
from “Capillary Water Management” to “Material
Selection and Protection”
Changed former Part 3 (now Part 4) to require a
narrative describing material selection strategies rather
than requiring specific design elements.
Changed former Part 4 (now Part 3) to require a
narrative describing condensation management
strategies rather than requiring specific design
elements.
Corrected square foot to square meter conversions in
the requirements.
Added Part 1b requiring a detailed action plan for
remediation of issues.
Clarification/simplification
Changed Part 1 to be applicable to Core and Shell
projects.
Updated Part 1 applicability. This Part used to be
applicable to all areas containing copiers or printers
more than 1 m tall; it now applies to all printers and
copiers except those meeting low-emissions criteria of
Ecologo CCD 035, Blue Angel RAL-UZ 171, or Green
Star.
Removed previous Part 1b requiring separation of
rooms. Previous Part 1c is now Part 1b.
Clarified that Part 1 requires at least one monitoring
device per floor.
Clarification/simplification
Removed Part 3c requiring the real-time monitoring
devices to measure sound.
Clarification/simplification
Changed Part 2a to allow the outdoor air data
monitoring station to be located within 1 mile of the
building rather than 0.5 miles.
Pulled the previous Part 1a into the main text of the
Part. This does not change the requirements but
reorders the lettering.
Changed previous Part 1b (now Part 1a) to reference
local codes and standards rather than ASHRAE 552013.
Updated Part 1 to be applicable to Core and Shell
buildings.
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Feature 22: Pest
Control
Feature 23: Advanced
Air Purification
Feature 23: Advanced
Air Purification
Feature 24:
Combustion
Minimization
Feature 25: Toxic
Material Reduction
Feature 26: Enhanced
Material Safety
Feature 26: Enhanced
Material Safety
Feature 27:
Antimicrobial Surfaces
Feature 27:
Antimicrobial Surfaces
Feature 27:
Antimicrobial Surfaces
Feature 28: Cleanable
Environment
Feature 28: Cleanable
Environment
Feature 28: Cleanable
Environment
Feature 29: Cleaning
Equipment
Feature 29: Cleaning
Equipment
Feature 30:
Fundamental Water
Quality
Feature 31: Inorganic
Contaminants
Feature 32: Organic
Contaminants
Feature 33:
Agricultural
Contaminants
Feature 34: Public
Water Additives
Feature 35: Periodic
Water Quality Testing
Feature 35: Periodic
Water Quality Testing
Feature 36: Water
Treatment
Updated Part 1b with another compliance option
(garbage cans may be enclosed in cabinetry).
Clarified that Part 1 is applicable to buildings with
recirculated air.
Clarified that Part 2 requirements only apply to the
recirculated air within the building.
Added Part 4 related to construction equipment. This
Part used to be included in Feature (precondition) 7
(Construction Pollution Management)
Removed Part 4a related to foam-in-place insulation.
In Part 1b, added Cradle to Cradle v3 Bronze Material
Health Score as acceptable.
In Part 1c, changed the third Party verifier from
independent third Party accredited by the Health
Product Declaration (HPD) Collaborative to a qualified
Ph.D. toxicologist or Certified Industrial Hygienist.
Reduced number of surfaces required to adhere to the
feature requirements.
Combined previous Parts 1a and 1b into the current
Part 1a.
Added new Part 1b requiring UV cleaning devices to be
used on high-touch surfaces. This requirement used to
be Part 1e in Feature 29 (Cleaning Equipment).
Combined previous Parts 1a and 1b into Part 1a and
clarified the language.
Moved previous Part 2c to be new Part 1c.
Clarification/simplification
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Organizational
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In Part 2c (previous Part 2d), removed requirement that
the sealant must be waterproof.
Moved Part 1e to Feature 27 (Antimicrobial Activity for
Surfaces).
In Part 1c, clarified that hands-free mops are those that
do not have to be wrung by hand.
Updated all Part requirements to apply to all water in
the project except that not designated for human
contact.
Updated Part 1 to be applicable to all water meant for
human consumption.
Updated Part 1 to be applicable to all water meant for
human consumption.
Updated all Parts to be applicable to all water meant for
human consumption.
Clarification/simplification
Updated all Parts to be applicable to all water meant for
human consumption and in use in showers/baths.
Removed previous Part 1d Nickel requirements after
re-evaluating literature.
Updated Part 1 to be applicable to all water meant for
human consumption.
Updated Parts 1, 2, and 3 to be applicable to all water
meant for human consumption and in use in
showers/baths.
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Feature 36: Water
Treatment
Feature 37: Drinking
Water Promotion
Feature 38: Fruits and
Vegetables
Feature 38: Fruits and
Vegetables
Feature 38: Fruits and
Vegetables
Feature 38: Fruits and
Vegetables
Feature 38: Fruits and
Vegetables
Feature 39: Processed
Foods
Feature 39: Processed
Foods
Feature 39: Processed
Foods
Feature 40: Food
Allergies
Feature 41: Hand
Washing
Feature 41: Hand
Washing
Feature 41: Hand
Washing
Feature 42: Food
Contamination
Feature 42: Food
Contamination
Feature 43: Artificial
Ingredients
Feature 43: Artificial
Ingredients
Feature 44: Nutritional
Information
Feature 44: Nutritional
Information
Added Part 5 to require a narrative describing how the
building management team controls legionella in all
water systems.
Updated Parts 1 and 3 to be applicable to all water
meant for human consumption.
Updated Part 1 to only apply to food that is sold or
distributed on a daily basis on the premises by (or
under contract with) the project owner.
Combined previous Parts 1a and 1b into Part 1a and
reduced number of varieties of fruits and vegetables
from 5 to 2.
Added Part 1b as a new compliance option.
In Part 2, removed the requirement for a healthy
convenience checkout line and added a requirement
for the project to include a salad-providing section with
360 degree access by building occupants.
In Part 2, reworded Parts 1b, 1c, and 1d to be
universally applicable.
Updated Part 1c requirements from 25g of sugar to 30g
of sugar.
Clarified that Part 1d only applies to foods where grain
flour is the primary ingredient by weight.
Clarified that Parts 1 and 2 only apply to food that is
sold or distributed on a daily basis on the premises by
(or under contract with) the project owner.
Clarified that Part 1 only applies to food that is sold or
distributed on a daily basis on the premises by (or
under contract with) the project owner.
Removed Part 2b allowing bar soap as an option for
compliance. Note: bar soap is not banned, but is not
required and is no longer a compliance option.
In Part 3a, updated the requirements to require a
longer sink column of water (now 25 cm rather than 20
cm).
Changed Part 3b to require the hand basin to be 23 cm
in length and width, rather requiring the sink to allow at
least 10 cm around the column of water.
Clarified that Part 1 only applies if raw meat is stored or
prepared on site.
Removed Part 2 related to food preparation separation.
Clarified that Part 1 only applies to food that is sold or
distributed on a daily basis on the premises by (or
under contract with) the project owner.
Added Parts 1h, 1i, 1j, and 1k requiring labeling for
monosodium glutamate (MSG), hydrolyzed vegetable
protein (HVP), sodium nitrate and sodium nitrite, and
sulfites.
Clarified that Part 1 only applies to food that is sold or
distributed on a daily basis on the premises by (or
under contract with) the project owner.
Updated Part 1c to list the specific micronutrients that
need to be listed.
Addition (all typologies)
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Addition (New & Existing
Interiors and Buildings
only)
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Feature 44: Nutritional
Information
Feature 45: Food
Advertising
Feature 45: Food
Advertising
Feature 47: Serving
Sizes
Feature 47: Serving
Sizes
Feature 47: Serving
Sizes
Feature 47: Serving
Sizes
Feature 47: Serving
Sizes
Feature 48: Special
Diets
Feature 49:
Responsible Food
Production
Feature 49:
Responsible Food
Production
Feature 49:
Responsible Food
Production
Feature 49:
Responsible Food
Production
Feature 49:
Responsible Food
Production
Feature 50: Food
Storage
Feature 50: Food
Storage
Feature 51: Food
Production
Feature 51: Food
Production
Feature 51: Food
Production
Feature 52: Mindful
Eating
Feature 52: Mindful
Eating
Updated Part 1c to allow the micronutrient content to
be listed in weight, listed in international units, or listed
as a percentage of FDA estimated daily requirements.
For Part 2, clarified that a total of 3 instances of
messaging are required in the project, rather than 3 in
each applicable room.
For Part 2, added common areas as an option for a
place where displays can be posted.
Clarified that Part 1 only applies to food that is sold or
distributed on a daily basis on the premises by (or
under contract with) the project owner.
Clarified that Part 2 only applies to food that is sold or
distributed on a daily basis on the premises by (or
under contract with) the project owner.
For Part 2a, increased plate diameter to 24 cm (rather
than 20 cm).
Added Part 2b to clarify the requirement for noncircular plates.
For Parts 2c and 2d, changed the required size for
bowls and cups from 12 ounces each to 10 ounces and
8 ounces respectively.
For Part 1, added clarifying language to indicate that
the requirements must be met at the request of
individual occupants.
Clarified that Part 1 only applies to food that is sold or
distributed on a daily basis on the premises by (or
under contract with) the project owner.
For Part 1a, clarified that the produce must be
Federally Certified Organic based on country.
Clarification/simplification
Clarified that Part 2 only applies to food that is sold or
distributed on a daily basis on the premises by (or
under contract with) the project owner.
For Part 2a, clarified that equivalent certification labels
apply based on country.
Clarification/simplification
For Part 2b, clarified that the applicable food products
must be Federally Certified Organic based on country.
Clarification/simplification
For Part 1a, changed the required volume to be based
on the total number of occupants with a maximum
volume, and made it apply to total refrigerated space
rather than crisper drawer.
Removed Part 2 – Temperature Control.
Clarification/simplification
For Part 1, clarified that the garden must be located
within 0.5 miles of the project boundary.
For Part 1, specified a maximum amount of space
required (754 square feet).
For Part 2c, clarified that lighting is only required for
interior garden spaces.
Made minor language changes to Parts 1 and 2;
requirements are not affected.
Updated feature to be applicable to Core and Shell
projects.
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Feature 53: Visual
Lighting Design
Feature 53: Visual
Lighting Design
Feature 53: Visual
Lighting Design
Feature 54: Circadian
Lighting Design
Feature 55: Electric
Light Glare Control
Feature 57: Low-glare
Workstation
Feature 57: Low-glare
Workstation
Feature 59: Surface
Design
Feature 60:
Automated shading
and dimming controls
Feature 61: Right to
Light
Feature 61: Right to
Light
Feature 63:
Daylighting
fenestration
Feature 63:
Daylighting
fenestration
Feature 63:
Daylighting
fenestration
Feature 64: Interior
Fitness Circulation
Feature 64: Interior
Fitness Circulation
Feature 64: Interior
Fitness Circulation
Feature 64: Interior
Fitness Circulation
Feature 64: Interior
Fitness Circulation
Feature 64: Interior
Fitness Circulation
Feature 64: Interior
Fitness Circulation
Made minor language changes to Parts 1;
requirements are not affected.
Incorporated previous Part 2 as Part 1c.
Clarification/simplification
Clarification/simplification
Included a new Part 2 requiring luminance balance in
spaces that take into account brightness contracts
between rooms, surfaces, and brightness distribution
within a given room.
Added Part 1b referring to IES-ANSI RP-1-12 as an
additional compliance option.
Added Part 2 to require minimization of glare from bare
lamps and luminaire surfaces that are located
overhead.
Changed Part 1 title from “Workstation Orientation” to
“Glare Avoidance”
Added Part 1b to require overhead luminaires to not be
directly aimed at computer screens in order to minimize
glare.
Changed title of Part 1 from “Work Area Wall and
Ceiling Lightness” to “Working and Learning Area
Surface Reflectivity.”
Clarified that Part 2b does not apply to decorative
fixtures.
Addition (New & Existing
Interiors and Buildings
only)
Simplified Part 1 language, requirements are not
affected.
Changed title of Part 2 from “Windows and
Workspaces” to “Window Access.”
Changed title of Part 1 from “Windows Sizes for
Workspaces” to “Windows Sizes for Working and
Learning Spaces”
Changed title of Part 2 from “Windows Transmittance in
Work Areas” to “Windows Transmittance in Working
and Learning Areas”
Clarified in Part 3a that for the windows used for
daylighting, the visible lighting transmittance
wavelengths between 400 and 650 nm must not vary
more than a factor of 2.
Updated all Parts to be applicable to New and Existing
Interior spaces as an Optimization.
Moved previous Part 2d into Part 1a. Changed
previous Part 1a to Part 1b.
For Part 1, clarified that the requirements must be met
universally; not just at major building entrances.
For former Part 1a (now Part 1b), removed requirement
of having at least one wayfinding signage per building
entrance.
Updated Part 2 to be applicable to projects of 2 to 4
floors.
Updated Part 2b to indicate that the staircases must be
visible from the main entrance to the project or located
visually before elevators present upon entering the
main entrance.
Clarified that Part 2c requirements must be met as
measured between handrails.
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Addition (all typologies)
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Interiors and Buildings
only)
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Feature 64: Interior
Fitness Circulation
Feature 65: Activity
Incentive Programs
Feature 65: Activity
Incentive Programs
Feature 65: Activity
Incentive Programs
Feature 65: Activity
Incentive Programs
Feature 66: Structured
Fitness Opportunities
Feature 66: Structured
Fitness Opportunities
Feature 67: Exterior
Active Design
Feature 67: Exterior
Active Design
Feature 67: Exterior
Active Design
Feature 67: Exterior
Active Design
Feature 67: Exterior
Active Design
Feature 69: Active
Transportation
Support
Feature 70: Fitness
Equipment
Feature 70: Fitness
Equipment
Feature 70: Fitness
Equipment
Feature 71: Active
Furnishings
Feature 73:
Ergonomics: Visual
and Physical
Feature 73:
Ergonomics: Visual
and Physical
Feature 75: Internally
Generated Noise
Feature 75: Internally
Generated Noise
Feature 75: Internally
Generated Noise
Feature 75: Internally
Generated Noise
Feature 77: Olfactory
Comfort
Corrected the square foot to square meter conversion
in Part 3c.
Reworded Parts 1a, 1c, and 1e; these updates do not
change requirements.
Added the option of Participating in professional
program in addition to visiting the gym for Part 1b.
In Part 1d, removed the option of using “other” fitness
facilities to meet requirements.
Added Part 1f as a new compliance option.
Clarification/simplification
For Part 1, specified that the on-site fitness and training
programs must be offered at least once per month.
For Part 2, clarified that the required classes must be
offered at least once every 3 months.
For Part 1a, clarified that only one bench is required.
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For Part 1b, clarified that only one drinking fountain or
water refilling station is required.
For Part 2, clarified that the (a) through (d) options
must be located outdoors.
Changed Part 3 title from “Walk Score” to
“Neighborhood Connectivity”
Added Part 3b as another option for meeting feature
requirements.
Relaxed Part 1d requirement such that one locker for
every 5 regular building occupants is required, OR that
the provided lockers exceed demand by at least 20%.
Changed title of Part 1 from “Low-Intensity Equipment”
to “Cardiorespiratory Exercise Equipment”
Changed title of Part 2 from “High-Intensity Equipment”
to “Muscle-Strengthening Exercise Equipment”
In Parts 1 and 2, clarified that the quantity of fitness
equipment provided must allow simultaneous use by at
least 1% of regular building occupants.
In Part 1, relaxed requirement such that at least one of
the three options is available for 3% or more of
employees; added portable desk pedal or stepper
machine as an option.
Clarified that Part 3 is only applicable to employee
furnishings.
Clarification/simplification
In Part 3, changed adjustability requirements to be
either HFES 100 or BIFMA G1 rather than specifying
the adjustability range.
Updated Part 1a text for clarity; no change to
requirements.
Updated Part 1b for universal understandability; no
change to requirements.
Updated Part 2 requirements to include a maximum
noise criteria of 40 for lobbies.
Clarification/simplification
Added/revised Part 1c for conference rooms and
breakout rooms.
In Part 1e, changed “automatic doors” to “self-closing
doors.”
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Feature 79: Sound
Masking
Feature 79: Sound
Masking
Feature 80: Sound
Reducing Surfaces
Feature 80: Sound
Reducing Surfaces
Feature 81: Sound
Barriers
Feature 81: Sound
Barriers
Feature 81: Sound
Barriers
Feature 81: Sound
Barriers
Feature 82: Individual
Thermal Control
Feature 82: Individual
Thermal Control
Feature 83: Radiant
Thermal Comfort
Feature 84: Health
and Wellness
Awareness
Feature 84: Health
and Wellness
Awareness
Feature 84: Health
and Wellness
Awareness
Feature 86: Postoccupancy surveys
Feature 86: Postoccupancy surveys
Feature 86: Postoccupancy surveys
Feature 86: Postoccupancy surveys
Feature 86: Postoccupancy surveys
Feature 88: Biophilia I
– Qualitative
Feature 88: Biophilia I
– Qualitative
Feature 89: Adaptable
Spaces
Feature 89: Adaptable
Spaces
In Part 1a, added 45 dBA as the minimum end of the
acceptable range for open office space.
In Part 1b, added 40 dBA as the lower end of the
acceptable range for enclosed office spaces.
In Part 2, reordered requirements.
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In Part 2, clarified requirements for open office spaces
and clarified Partition height for cubicles.
Updated Part 1 text to use the correct terminology for
NIC.
Combined previous Part 1b and Part 1c requirements
into Part 1b.
Reordered requirements for Part 2.
Clarification/simplification
Updated Part 3 requirements surrounding wall
construction methodology to apply to all interior walls
enclosing regularly occupied spaces.
Updated Part 1a text for clarity; no requirement
change.
In Part 2a, changed “occupants” to “employees”, and
updated the Part to apply to spaces with 10 or more
workstations rather than 10 or more occupants.
Updated Part 1 and Part 2 text for clarity; no
requirements change.
Updated Part 1 requirements for clarity; no
requirements change.
Clarification/simplification
Clarification/simplification
Clarification/simplification
Clarification/simplification
Clarification/simplification
Clarification/simplification
Clarification/simplification
Clarification/simplification
Updated Part 2a to clarify that no more than 20 titles
are required.
Clarification/simplification
Updated Part 2 to be applicable to Core and Shell
projects.
Addition (Core and Shell
projects only)
Clarified that the feature only applies to buildings with
ten or more employees
Updated Part 1c from “furniture and space layout” to
“furnishings.”
Updated Part 1d to also include workplace light quality.
Clarification/simplification
Clarification/simplification
Removed previous Part 1f for drinking water access.
Clarification/simplification
Added new Part 1f for cleanliness and maintenance,
and added Part 1g for layout.
Clarified that Part 3b is only applicable to external
space within the project boundary.
Updated Part 3 such that it is no longer applicable to
New and Existing Interiors projects.
Updated Part 1 to be less prescriptive and centered on
a programming plan that incorporates work zones to
support necessary work functions, quiet zones, and
collaboration zones.
Updated Part 2 language and now require quiet spaces
to meet all outlined criteria rather than three of the
outlined criteria.
Clarification/simplification
Clarification/simplification
Clarification/simplification
Clarification/simplification
Clarification/simplification
Clarification/simplification
Feature 89: Adaptable
Spaces
Feature 89: Adaptable
Spaces
Feature 89: Adaptable
Spaces
Feature 91: Business
Travel
92: Building Health
Policy
92: Building Health
Policy
Feature 93: Workplace
Family Support
95: Stress and
Addiction Treatment
Feature 98:
Organizational
Transparency
Feature 98:
Organizational
Transparency
Feature 98:
Organizational
Transparency
Feature 98:
Organizational
Transparency
Feature 98:
Organizational
Transparency
Feature 99: Beauty
and Design II
Feature 99: Beauty
and Design II
Feature 99: Beauty
and Design II
Feature 99: Beauty
and Design II
Feature 100: Biophilia
II – Quantitative
Feature 100: Biophilia
II – Quantitative
Combined previous Parts 2c, 2d, 2f, 2g, and 2h into
Part 2d; now require a narrative to describe how the
requirements are met rather than requiring specific
design strategies.
Updated Part 2a space requirement to be based on the
number of occupants in the building up to a maximum
of 800 square feet.
Reduced space requirements for Part 3.
Updated Part 1d requirements to include hotels with
free fitness centers as an alternate to reimbursement
for any gym usage fees incurred during travel.
Changed feature name from “Workplace Health Policy”
to “Building Health Policy”
Changed Part 1 to require 3 of the listed compliance
options rather than 1 of the listed compliance options.
Updated Part 1a, Part 1b, and Part 3a language to
indicate that the requirements apply to any single 12
month period.
For Parts 1 and 2, removed need for programs to take
place on-site.
Updated feature name from “JUST Organization” to
“Organizational transparency”.
Clarification/simplification
Clarification/simplification
Clarification/simplification
Clarification/simplification
Clarification/simplification
Addition (New & Existing
Interiors and Buildings
only)
Clarification/simplification
Clarification/simplification
Clarification/simplification
Updated Part 1 title from “JUST Participation” to
“Transparency Program Participation”.
Clarification/simplification
Updated Part 1 requirements to clarify that they apply
to the entity seeking WELL certification or WELL
compliance
Moved Part 1b to be included in the Part 1 main text.
Clarification/simplification
Clarification/simplification
Added new Part 1b as a compliance option.
Clarification/simplification
Updated the feature to be applicable to Core and Shell
projects.
Added Part 1c to address rooms with large views.
Clarification/simplification
Updated Part 2a and 2b to remove square footage
requirements for artwork placement.
Updated Part 3 to remove prescriptive artwork
requirements.
Updated Part 3 requirements to give minimum area
requirement as alternative to minimum height
requirement.
Added Part 3b requiring ultraviolet sanitation on water
feature equipment to address water safety.
Clarification/simplification
Clarification/simplification
Clarification/simplification
Clarification/simplification
Addition (all typologies)