In the Feature description, remove the second paragraph. Replace with the following text:
'Intent: To support healthy sleep habits by discouraging occupants from working late at night and providing them with sleep support software.'

The requirements of Part 1b (provide employees with a 50% subsidy on software and/or applications that monitor daytime sleep-related behavior patterns such as activity levels, caffeine and alcohol intake, and eating habits) may be met if employees are provided free, doctor recommended software applications that meet these requirements.

In the Feature description, remove the second paragraph. Replace with the following text:
'Intent: To minimize disruptions to occupants' sleep and fitness regimens, and personal relationships by adopting supportive travel policies.'

Add: "or any other employer-established benefit plan designed to reimburse employees for qualified medical expenses" after "Flexible spending accounts"

In the Feature description, remove the second paragraph. Replace with the following text:
'Intent: To protect the overall health and well-being of occupants and their families by adopting comprehensive health policies.'

In the Feature description, remove the second paragraph. Replace with the following text:
'Intent: To ensure occupants are able to properly care for themselves and their families by adopting supportive family care policies.'

Remove: "occupant" after "is made available to each". Add: "employee" after "is made available to each"

Under Appendix D, change the feature type for Part 1 from "(Protocol)" to "(Organizational Protocol)"

In the Feature description, remove the second paragraph. Replace with the following text:
'Intent: To avoid or mitigate substance use and addiction issues by providing access to stress management programs.'

In the Feature description, remove the second paragraph. Replace with the following text:
'Intent: To enhance community identity and promote social cohesion.'

Add: "(in order to contribute, the product must indicate that all ingredients have been evaluated and disclosed down to 1,000 ppm)" after "the following material descriptions"

Add Contractor Letter of Assurance as required documentation, add Owner Letter of Assurance as required documentation.

In part description, remove: "or WELL compliance"

The Business Working Responsibly Mark has been approved as an acceptable alternative for Feature 98, Part 1. In order to fully comply with this feature, the results of the program must be publicly available within the project premises and on the entity's website.

A corporate annual report may be used to meet the requirements of Part 1 (Transparency Program Participation) if it meetings the following requirements:

1. The report includes information on each of the 22 JUST indicators (as applicable) as they apply to the organization as a whole, and areas where the organizational policies can be improved.
Depending on the type of organization, certain indicators (such as hazardous chemicals) may not be applicable. The 22 JUST indicators are as follows: non-discrimination, gender diversity, ethnic diversity, full time employment, pay scale equity, union friendly, living wage, gender pay equity, family friendly, occupational safety, hazardous chemicals, worker happiness, employee benefits, continuing education, local control, local sourcing, stewardship, volunteering, positive products, charitable giving, animal welfare, and transparency.

2. The report is publically available and employees are clearly made aware of how to access the report.

In Verification Method, remove: "Visual Inspection". Add: "Professional Narrative"

In the Feature description, remove the second paragraph. Replace with the following text:
'Intent: To promote occupant comfort and spatial familiarity by designing spacious, familiar and aesthetically appealing spaces.'

For Feature 100, Part 3, the project team may include a seasonal water element in lieu of a perennial water element. For the remainder of the year, the element can be designed with appropriate vegetation, natural materials, or organic shapes, patterns and textures. The project team should also provide additional information regarding the element to visitors/occupants through an education display/placard located in the direct vicinity of the element. This display should be of sufficient size to include information such as the design concept or methodology, vegetation types, local context, etc.

Add Owner Letter of Assurance as required documentation, remove architect Letter of Assurance.

For Part 1b, add: "to impact the occupants of the project or the general public in a positive manner" after "...WELL Building Standard"

In 26 July, 2017 AAP, remove: "On an annual basis, projects must submit the following documentation to IWBI to demonstrate an active tour program: tour script, tour destination descriptions (including at least one destination per WELL concept), dates of tours (minimum of six per year), number of attendees (minimum of 50 per year), and evidence of how the project is broadcasting the availability of these tours (i.e., social media, project website)".
Add: "In order to receive Innovation approval for an active tour program, projects must provide IWBI with the tour script and tour destination descriptions (including at least one destination per WELL concept) as part of their documentation. On an annual basis, projects must also submit the following documentation to IWBI: dates of tours (minimum of six per year), number of attendees (minimum of 50 per year), and evidence of how the project is broadcasting the availability of these tours (i.e., social media, project website)"

In 26 July, 2017 AAP, remove: "On an annual basis, projects must submit the following documentation to IWBI to demonstrate an active tour program: tour script, tour destination descriptions (including at least one destination per WELL concept), dates of tours (minimum of six per year), number of attendees (minimum of 50 per year), and evidence of how the project is broadcasting the availability of these tours (i.e., social media, project website)".
Add: "In order to receive Innovation approval for an active tour program, projects must provide IWBI with the tour script and tour destination descriptions (including at least one destination per WELL concept) as part of their documentation. On an annual basis, projects must also submit the following documentation to IWBI: dates of tours (minimum of six per year), number of attendees (minimum of 50 per year), and evidence of how the project is broadcasting the availability of these tours (i.e., social media, project website)"

In 26 July, 2017 AAP, remove: "On an annual basis, projects must submit the following documentation to IWBI to demonstrate an active tour program: tour script, tour destination descriptions (including at least one destination per WELL concept), dates of tours (minimum of six per year), number of attendees (minimum of 50 per year), and evidence of how the project is broadcasting the availability of these tours (i.e., social media, project website)".
Add: "In order to receive Innovation approval for an active tour program, projects must provide IWBI with the tour script and tour destination descriptions (including at least one destination per WELL concept) as part of their documentation. On an annual basis, projects must also submit the following documentation to IWBI: dates of tours (minimum of six per year), number of attendees (minimum of 50 per year), and evidence of how the project is broadcasting the availability of these tours (i.e., social media, project website)"

Projects can earn one Innovation feature by providing free tours of their WELL Certified space. Projects must include a WELL educational component in conjunction with the tours. This can be permanent signage throughout the space describing different WELL features, a case study surrounding WELL Certification, a newsletter or other printed/online publication following the occupants' engagement with WELL, or an approved alternative. Tours may be offered on a pre-determined schedule or upon request through the IWBI Event Request Form.

In order to receive Innovation approval for an active tour program, projects must provide IWBI with the tour script and tour destination descriptions (including at least one destination per WELL concept) as part of their documentation. On an annual basis, projects must also submit the following documentation to IWBI: dates of tours (minimum of six per year), number of attendees (minimum of 50 per year), and evidence of how the project is broadcasting the availability of these tours (i.e., social media, project website).

Add: "a. Goes above and beyond the current requirements of the existing WELL feature."

In the Feature description, remove the second paragraph. Replace with the following text:
'Intent: To promote the continuous evolution of the Standard by enabling projects to propose a new feature that addresses health and wellness in a novel way.'

Projects can earn one Innovation feature by engaging a WELL AP as a member of the project team.

Remove: "a. Describes how a feature normally not applicable to this project type is relevant to this project."

Projects can earn one Innovation feature by providing free tours of their WELL Certified space. Projects must include a WELL educational component in conjunction with the tours. This can be permanent signage throughout the space describing different WELL features, a case study surrounding WELL Certification, a newsletter or other printed/online publication following the occupants' engagement with WELL, or an approved alternative. Tours may be offered on a pre-determined schedule or upon request through the IWBI Event Request Form.

In order to receive Innovation approval for an active tour program, projects must provide IWBI with the tour script and tour destination descriptions (including at least one destination per WELL concept) as part of their documentation. On an annual basis, projects must also submit the following documentation to IWBI: dates of tours (minimum of six per year), number of attendees (minimum of 50 per year), and evidence of how the project is broadcasting the availability of these tours (i.e., social media, project website).

Add: "a. Goes above and beyond the current requirements of the existing WELL feature."

In the Feature description, remove the second paragraph. Replace with the following text:
'Intent: To promote the continuous evolution of the Standard by enabling projects to propose a new feature that addresses health and wellness in a novel way.'

Projects can earn one Innovation feature by engaging a WELL AP as a member of the project team.

Remove: "a. Describes how a feature normally not applicable to this project type is relevant to this project."

Projects can earn one Innovation feature by providing free tours of their WELL Certified space. Projects must include a WELL educational component in conjunction with the tours. This can be permanent signage throughout the space describing different WELL features, a case study surrounding WELL Certification, a newsletter or other printed/online publication following the occupants' engagement with WELL, or an approved alternative. Tours may be offered on a pre-determined schedule or upon request through the IWBI Event Request Form.

In order to receive Innovation approval for an active tour program, projects must provide IWBI with the tour script and tour destination descriptions (including at least one destination per WELL concept) as part of their documentation. On an annual basis, projects must also submit the following documentation to IWBI: dates of tours (minimum of six per year), number of attendees (minimum of 50 per year), and evidence of how the project is broadcasting the availability of these tours (i.e., social media, project website).

Projects can earn one Innovation feature by engaging a WELL AP as a member of the project team.

In the Feature description, remove the second paragraph. Replace with the following text:
'Intent: To promote the continuous evolution of the Standard by enabling projects to propose a new feature that addresses health and wellness in a novel way.'

Add new features 103 (Innovation Feature III), 104 (Innovation Feature IV), and 105 (Innovation Feature V). Feature language is identical to Features 101 and 102.

Add new features 103 (Innovation Feature III), 104 (Innovation Feature IV), and 105 (Innovation Feature V). Feature language is identical to Features 101 and 102.

Remove: "13.7 m". Add: "4 m²"

Remove: "5.5 m". Add: "1.5 m²"

For Verification Methods Matrix, Add: "Owner" to Letter of Assurance column