WELL Addenda
WELL ADDENDA
Review the complete list of addenda changes made to the WELL Building Standard.
Type | Description | Post Date |
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Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 06 May, 2016 In Part 2a, change “Interior window shading or blinds that are controllable by the occupants or set on a timer” to “Interior window shading or blinds that are controllable by the occupants or set to automatically prevent glare.” |
06 May, 2016 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 06 May, 2016 In Part 2b, change “External shading systems that are controllable by the occupants or set on a timer.” To “External shading systems that are set to automatically prevent glare.” |
06 May, 2016 |
Type | Description | Post Date |
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Intent |
Type: Intent
Post Date: 24 Oct, 2016 In the Feature description, remove the second paragraph. Replace with the following text: |
24 Oct, 2016 |
Alternative Adherence Path |
Type: Alternative Adherence Path
Post Date: 06 May, 2016 Monitors with adjustable monitor arms that allow the occupant to move the computer screens to face within a 20 degree perpendicular to the plane of the nearest window may be used to meet the requirements of Part 1a (Glare Avoidance). |
06 May, 2016 |
Alternative Adherence Path |
Type: Alternative Adherence Path
Post Date: 06 May, 2016 Inquiry: Can “free address” workstations, allowing occupants to change workstations to avoid glare, be used to meet the feature requirements? Ruling: No, free address workstations may not be used to meet the feature requirements. |
06 May, 2016 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 10 Feb, 2016 In Part 1a, change the first part of the first sentence from “To minimize glare cause by incoming sunlight, all computer screens for at desks” to "To minimize glare caused by incoming sunlight, all computer screens at desks" |
10 Feb, 2016 |
Type | Description | Post Date |
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Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 07 Jun, 2018 In 20 Oct, 2017 AAP, remove: "regularly occupied". Add: "all other" |
07 Jun, 2018 |
Alternative Adherence Path |
Type: Alternative Adherence Path
Post Date: 20 Oct, 2017 In transient areas, light sources with CRI of 85 and R9 of 15 may be used. Light sources used in all other areas must meet the requirements of Feature 58 as written. |
20 Oct, 2017 |
Intent |
Type: Intent
Post Date: 24 Oct, 2016 In the Feature description, remove the second paragraph. Replace with the following text: |
24 Oct, 2016 |
Type | Description | Post Date |
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Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 05 Feb, 2018 For Part 1b, remove: "Walls". Add: "Vertical surfaces" |
05 Feb, 2018 |
Intent |
Type: Intent
Post Date: 24 Oct, 2016 In the Feature description, remove the second paragraph. Replace with the following text: |
24 Oct, 2016 |
Type | Description | Post Date |
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Intent |
Type: Intent
Post Date: 24 Oct, 2016 In the Feature description, remove the second paragraph. Replace with the following text: |
24 Oct, 2016 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 06 May, 2016 In Part 1a, change “Shading devices that automatically engage when light sensors indicate that sunlight could contribute to glare at workstations” to “Shading devices that automatically engage when light sensors indicate that sunlight could contribute to glare at workstations and other seating areas.” |
06 May, 2016 |
Verification type |
Type: Verification type
Post Date: 10 Feb, 2016 Add MEP Letters of Assurance as required documentation, remove Architect Letters of Assurance. |
10 Feb, 2016 |
Type | Description | Post Date |
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Intent |
Type: Intent
Post Date: 24 Oct, 2016 In the Feature description, remove the second paragraph. Replace with the following text: |
24 Oct, 2016 |
Alternative Adherence Path |
Type: Alternative Adherence Path
Post Date: 06 May, 2016 Inquiry: Can a daylighting analysis confirming that at least 90% of regularly occupied spaces have sufficient daylight illumination levels (at least 30 footcandles) and that 100% of spaces have access to quality outdoor views be used to meet the feature requirements? Ruling: No, a daylighting simulation combined with access to quality views may not be utilized to meet the feature requirements. The intent of Feature 61 is to include proximity to windows, outdoor views, and daylight in indoor spaces. |
06 May, 2016 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 06 May, 2016 In Part 2a, change “75% of all desks or regularly occupied seats…” to “75% of all workstations…” |
06 May, 2016 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 06 May, 2016 In Part 2b, change “95% of all desks or regularly occupied seats…” to “95% of all workstations…” |
06 May, 2016 |
Type | Description | Post Date |
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Alternative Adherence Path |
Type: Alternative Adherence Path
Post Date: 15 Aug, 2018 Projects may meet the requirements of Feature 62 Part 1b by using the results of daylight modeling to identify and install shading systems to allow the appropriate amount of light into the space. Note that the daylight modeling report submitted must take into account the shades to calculate the light levels in the space during the course of the day. |
15 Aug, 2018 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 07 Jun, 2018 In 24 Oct, 2016 AAP, add: "(Option 2 or Option 3)" after "Daylight Credit" |
07 Jun, 2018 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 07 Jun, 2018 In 24 Oct, 2016 AAP, add: ", at least" before "2 points" |
07 Jun, 2018 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 07 Jun, 2018 In 24 Oct, 2016 AAP, add: "for Option 2 or 75% for Option 3" after "90%" |
07 Jun, 2018 |
Equivalency |
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 17 Jan, 2017 BREEAM UK New Construction 2014, Credit Hea 01: Visual comfort, criteria 3a or 3b has been approved to comply with F62 of the Multifamily Residential Pilot. |
17 Jan, 2017 |
Alternative Adherence Path |
Type: Alternative Adherence Path
Post Date: 24 Oct, 2016 As an alternative to a lighting simulation to determine the sDA of the space, project teams may use the LEED v4 BD+C EQ Daylight Credit (Option 2 or Option 3) requirements to fulfill the requirement. The provided lighting analysis document must be updated to demonstrate that 90% for Option 2 or 75% for Option 3 of the regularly occupied floor area meets the requirements (i.e., at least 2 points under LEED v4 BD+C EQ Daylight credit). |
24 Oct, 2016 |
Equivalency |
Type: Equivalency
Post Date: 24 Oct, 2016 The Green Star Daylight criterion is deemed partially equivalent to the requirements of Feature 62. Compliance with the Green Star credit is sufficient to comply with Part 1a of the WELL feature. |
24 Oct, 2016 |
Intent |
Type: Intent
Post Date: 24 Oct, 2016 In the Feature description, remove the second paragraph. Replace with the following text: |
24 Oct, 2016 |
Alternative Adherence Path |
Type: Alternative Adherence Path
Post Date: 06 May, 2016 Inquiry: Can an automatic shading system that draws shades when sensors indicate that daylight can contribute to glare at workstations be used in lieu of meeting the feature requirements? Ruling: No, the installation of automated shading devices alone does not meet the feature requirements, as this feature requires demonstration that as a result of the overall lighting design, the project is able to achieve the proper amount of daylighting. |
06 May, 2016 |
Verification type |
Type: Verification type
Post Date: 10 Feb, 2016 Add annotated modeling report as required documentation, remove annotated architectural drawing. |
10 Feb, 2016 |
Type | Description | Post Date |
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Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 05 Feb, 2018 For Part 2a, add: "(excluding skylights)" after "All glazing..." |
05 Feb, 2018 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 26 Jul, 2017 For Part 2b, remove: "(Vision Glass)" after "from the floor" |
26 Jul, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 26 Jul, 2017 For Part 1b, remove: "(Daylight Glass)", after "above the floor" |
26 Jul, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 26 Jul, 2017 For Part 2a, remove: "(Daylight Glass)", after "from the floor" |
26 Jul, 2017 |
Intent |
Type: Intent
Post Date: 24 Oct, 2016 In the Feature description, remove the second paragraph. Replace with the following text: |
24 Oct, 2016 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 06 May, 2016 Change “The following conditions are met:” to “The following conditions are met on façades along regularly occupied spaces:” |
06 May, 2016 |
Type | Description | Post Date |
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Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 07 Jun, 2018 For Part 2a and Part 2b, remove: "building's main entrance". Add: "main project entrance" |
07 Jun, 2018 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 05 Feb, 2018 For Part 3e, remove: "the stairs are" after "when" |
05 Feb, 2018 |
Alternative Adherence Path |
Type: Alternative Adherence Path
Post Date: 05 Feb, 2018 Projects with more than one staircase that meets the requirements of Part 1 and Part 3 of this feature may use a staircase less than 1.4 m wide to comply with Part 2c. |
05 Feb, 2018 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 05 Feb, 2018 In part description, remove: "the stair" after "throughout" |
05 Feb, 2018 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 20 Oct, 2017 For Part 2c, remove: "maximum" after ", or the". Add: "width" |
20 Oct, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 20 Oct, 2017 Add: "throughout the stair:" after "...by incorporating at least 2 of the following" |
20 Oct, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Add: "AND PROMOTION" after "STAIR ACCESSIBILITY" |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Add: "throughout the space" before "Wayfinding signage" |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Remove: "STAIR PROMOTION" after "PART 2:". Add: " STAIRCASE DESIGN" |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Remove: "entrance to the building or the edge of its lobby". Add: "building's main entrance, main entry check-point (e.g., welcome/reception desk), the edge of its main lobby, or edge of its main welcome area." |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Remove: "Clearly visible from the main entrance to the project, or located visually before any elevators present upon entering from the main entrance". Add: "Clearly visible from the building’s main entrance, main entry check-point (e.g., welcome/reception desk), the edge of its main lobby, or edge of its main welcome area, or are located visually before any elevators present upon entering from the main entrance" |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Add: ", or the maximum allowable by local code" after "between handrails" |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Alternative Adherence Path |
Type: Alternative Adherence Path
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Projects that have significantly progressed through or have completed development, design, and/or planning processes may be exempt from Part 2 and may still achieve credit for this feature if achieving Parts 1 and 3. Projects pursuing this AAP are required to submit documentation that demonstrates significant hardship, such as financial or scheduling implications, in order to be exempt from Part 2. |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Remove: ", including, decorative painting" after "Artwork" |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Add: "f. Biophilic elements" |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 24 Oct, 2016 Change the first line of Part 1 from "The following requirements are met for at least one common staircase:" to "In projects of 2 to 4 floors, at least one common staircase meets the following requirements:" |
24 Oct, 2016 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 24 Oct, 2016 Change the first line of Part 3 from "Both common stairs and paths of frequent travel display elements of aesthetic appeal in incorporating at least 2 of the following:" to "In projects of 2 to 4 floors, common stairs, entryways and corridors display elements of aesthetic appeal by incorporating at least 2 of the following:" |
24 Oct, 2016 |
Intent |
Type: Intent
Post Date: 24 Oct, 2016 In the Feature description, remove the second paragraph. Replace with the following text: |
24 Oct, 2016 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 06 May, 2016 Change “In projects of 2 to 4 floors, at least one staircase meets the following requirements:” to “In projects of 2 to 4 floors, at least one common staircase meets the following requirements:” |
06 May, 2016 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 06 May, 2016 Change “Both stairs and paths of frequent travel…” to “Both common stairs and paths of frequent travel…” |
06 May, 2016 |
Alternative Adherence Path |
Type: Alternative Adherence Path
Post Date: 06 May, 2016 Staircases located in residential units may be exempt from meeting the requirements of Part 2c (stair width set at a minimum of 1.4m [56 in] between handrails). |
06 May, 2016 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 06 May, 2016 Change “The following requirements are met:” to “The following requirements are met for at least one common staircase:” |
06 May, 2016 |
Type | Description | Post Date |
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Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 05 Feb, 2018 In part description, remove: "elementary and middle schools". Add: "early education and primary schools" |
05 Feb, 2018 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 26 Jul, 2017 For AAP with post date 27 Apr 2017, after "Comprehensive corporate wellness programs...engagement or active commuting", remove: Add: "Updated from AAP with post date 1 Jul, 2016" |
26 Jul, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 26 Jul, 2017 For AAP with post date 27 Apr, 2017, after "Incentives for employees...with Feature 65", remove: Add: "Updated from AAP with post date 24 Oct, 2016." |
26 Jul, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 26 Jul, 2017 For AAP with post date 27 Apr 2017, after "Comprehensive corporate wellness programs...engagement or active commuting", remove: Add: "Updated from AAP with post date 1 Jul, 2016" |
26 Jul, 2017 |
Alternative Adherence Path |
Type: Alternative Adherence Path
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Updated: Existing (Removed): |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Remove: "Incentives that encourage greater levels of physical activity through reimbursement of gym memberships or other means of physical activity can help people develop and maintain regular exercise routines and achieve greater fitness levels". |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Remove: "A plan with at least 2 of the following is developed and implemented". Add: "At least two of the following are implemented for all full-time employees" |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Remove: "a. Tax-exempt payroll deductions relating to bicycle commuting and mass transit (such as the |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Remove: "b. $200 or greater reimbursements or incentive payments in every 6-month period that an employee |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Remove: "c. A subsidy of at least $240 per year is available to each interested employee to cover the costs of |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Remove: "d. A subsidy of at least $240 per year is available to employees to cover the costs of fitness or training |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Remove: "e. A subsidy of at least $50 per year is available to employees to cover the costs of a bicycle share |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Alternative Adherence Path |
Type: Alternative Adherence Path
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Updated: Existing (Removed): |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Alternative Adherence Path |
Type: Alternative Adherence Path
Post Date: 17 Jan, 2017 As an alternative to one of the activity incentives provided under Feature 65, Part 1: Activity Incentive Programs, projects may create company sponsored sports teams, provided the sports teams are selected by the employees and the owner will accommodate similar incentives for alternatives upon employee request. |
17 Jan, 2017 |
Intent |
Type: Intent
Post Date: 24 Oct, 2016 In the Feature description, remove the second paragraph. Replace with the following text: |
24 Oct, 2016 |
Verification type |
Type: Verification type
Post Date: 24 Oct, 2016 Under Appendix D, change the feature type for Part 1 from "(Protocol)" to "(Organizational Protocol)" |
24 Oct, 2016 |
Type | Description | Post Date |
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Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 05 Feb, 2018 In part description, remove: "Early education, elementary and middle schools". Add: "Early education and primary schools" |
05 Feb, 2018 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 26 Jul, 2017 In part title, remove: "Professional" |
26 Jul, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 26 Jul, 2017 Add: "from a qualified professional" after "The following is offered" |
26 Jul, 2017 |
Intent |
Type: Intent
Post Date: 24 Oct, 2016 In the Feature description, remove the second paragraph. Replace with the following text: |
24 Oct, 2016 |
Verification type |
Type: Verification type
Post Date: 24 Oct, 2016 Under Appendix D, change the feature type for Parts 1 and 2 from "(Protocol)" to "(Organizational Protocol)" |
24 Oct, 2016 |
Type | Description | Post Date |
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Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 20 Oct, 2017 In 26 Jul, 2017 AAP, remove: “per hectare [17.5 DU/acre]”. Add: "per acre [17.5 DU/hectare]" |
20 Oct, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 20 Oct, 2017 In 26 Jul, 2017 AAP, remove: “5,050 m2/hectare [22,000 ft2/acre]”. Add: "5,050 m2/acre [22,000 ft2/hectare]" |
20 Oct, 2017 |
Alternative Adherence Path |
Type: Alternative Adherence Path
Post Date: 26 Jul, 2017 Projects may use Option 1. Surround Density of the LEED BD+C Surrounding density and diverse uses Credit to comply with Part 3: Neighborhood Connectivity. Documentation must demonstrate that the project is located on a site where the surrounding density within 400 m [1/4 mi] of the project boundary has a minimum combined density of at least 5,050 m²/acre [22,000 ft²/hectare] of buildable land, a minimum residential density of 7 dwelling units (DU) per acre [17.5 DU/hectare], or a minimum nonresidential density (FAR) of 0.5. |
26 Jul, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Remove: "The project is eligible for at least 3 points in the LEED BD+C: New Construction "Surrounding |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Add: "and plazas" after "walking paths" |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Add: "or open air courtyard" after "b. A plaza" |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Add: "or other landscaped elements" after "c. A garden" |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Intent |
Type: Intent
Post Date: 24 Oct, 2016 In the Feature description, remove the second paragraph. Replace with the following text: |
24 Oct, 2016 |
Verification type |
Type: Verification type
Post Date: 10 Feb, 2016 Add Owner Letters of Assurance as required documentation, remove Architect Letter of Assurance. |
10 Feb, 2016 |
Verification type |
Type: Verification type
Post Date: 10 Feb, 2016 Add annotated map as required documentation, remove Architect Letter of Assurance. |
10 Feb, 2016 |
Type | Description | Post Date |
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Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 07 Jun, 2018 In part description, remove: "building's main entrance". Add: "main building entrance" |
07 Jun, 2018 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 05 Feb, 2018 In 27 Apr, 2017 AAP, remove: "50 m [164 ft]". Add: "200 m [650 ft]" |
05 Feb, 2018 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 26 Jul, 2017 Remove: "accessible" after "following spaces is". Add: "with complimentary access" after "building's main entrance" |
26 Jul, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Add: "access to" after "through complimentary" |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Alternative Adherence Path |
Type: Alternative Adherence Path
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 For Feature 68, Part 1, project teams may utilize a shared gym or similar physical activity space located within 200 m [650 ft] of the WELL project boundary. These spaces must be available for complimentary use by occupants. The project is required to submit documentation demonstrating that the space has adequate capacity for the project population, in addition to any other population that this shared amenity supports. Note: This ruling is specifically for Feature 68 and Feature 70. Compliance with other related features such as Feature 65 and Feature 66 is not implied. |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Add: "complimentary access to" after "occupants provide" |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Remove: "At least one of the following is accessible within 0.8 km [0.5 mi] walking distance of the building". Add: "At least one of the following spaces is accessible within 0.8 km [0.5 mi] walking distance of the building’s main entrance" |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Remove: "a. Parks with playgrounds, workout stations, trails or an accessible body of water". Add: "a. A green space or park with playground features" |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Remove: "b. Complimentary access to gyms, playing fields or swimming pools". Add: "A workout station or fitness zone" |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Add: "c. A trail network." |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Add: "d. An accessible body of water or public swimming pool." |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Add: "e. A gym, fitness, or training center." |
27 Apr, 2017 |
Amendment |
Type: Amendment
Post Date: 27 Apr, 2017 Add: "f. A recreational field." |
27 Apr, 2017 |