Individual thermal control
- 72 ADA accessible design standards
- 73 Ergonomics: visual and physical
- 74 Exterior noise intrusion
- 75 Internally generated noise
- 76 Thermal comfort
- 77 Olfactory comfort
- 78 Reverberation time
- 79 Sound masking
- 80 Sound reducing surfaces
- 81 Sound barriers
- 82 Individual thermal control
- 83 Radiant thermal comfort
- 205 Impact reducing flooring
82. Individual thermal control
Thermal comfort preferences are highly individual, and can be affected by metabolism, body type and clothing. These factors make it nearly impossible to find a temperature that will satisfy all occupants at the same time.
This feature requires spaces to vary in temperatures and gives occupants the flexibility to select a work area where they are most comfortable (termed “free addressâ€ù). It also provides personalized thermal comfort devices.
Part 1: Free Address
Projects over 200 m² [2150 ft²] have the following free address requirement:
a) The building provides a thermal gradient of at least 3 °C [5 °F] across open office spaces, between rooms or between floors.
b) All open office spaces with occupants performing tasks that require similar workstations allow for at least 50% free address to allow occupants to select a work space with a desired temperature.
Part 2: Personal Thermal Comfort Devices
The following condition is met in spaces with 10 or more occupants in the same heating or cooling zone:
a) Occupants have access to personal thermal comfort devices such as fans (excluding space heaters).
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Applicability Matrix
| Core & Shell | New Construction | WELL Interiors | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part 1: Free Address | - | O | O |
| Part 2: Personal Thermal Comfort Devices | - | O | O |
| Commercial Kitchen | Education | Multifamily Residential | Retail | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part 1: Free Address | - | O | - | - |
| Part 2: Personal Thermal Comfort Devices | O | O | - | O |
Verification Methods Matrix
| Letters of Assurance | Annotated Documents | On-Site Checks | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
PART 1 (Protocol) Free Address |
Policy Document | ||
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PART 2 (Protocol) Personal Thermal Comfort Devices |
Auditor Inspection |