Active furnishings
71. Active furnishings
Individuals often view exercise as a means to achieve weight loss, but research indicates that physical inactivity is a risk factor for disease regardless of body weight. Active furnishings can help to promote physical activity during the workday and complement other fitness strategies.
This feature requires the implementation of active furnishings to reduce prolonged sitting and encourage small amounts of physical activity throughout the workday.
Part 1: Site Space Designation for Offices
Spaces with more than 10 regular occupants provide the following:
a.87 Dedicated exercise space that is at least 18.6 m_ [200 ft²] plus 0.1 m_ [1 ft²] per regular building occupant, up to a maximum of 370 m_ [4,000 ft²].
Part 2: Prevalent Standing Desks
At least 60% of workstations feature one of the following:
a. Adjustable height standing desk.
b. Standard desk with desk-top height adjustment stand.
Muscular
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Cardiovascular
Applicability Matrix
| Core & Shell | Tenant Improvement | New Construction | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part 1: Site Space Designation for Offices | O | O | O |
| Part 2: Prevalent Standing Desks | - | O | O |
| Commercial Kitchen | Schools | Multifamily Residential | Restaurant | Retail | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part 1: Site Space Designation for Offices | - | - | - | - | O |
| Part 2: Prevalent Standing Desks | - | - | - | - | - |
Verification Methods Matrix
| Letters of Assurance | Annotated Documents | On-Site Checks | |
|---|---|---|---|
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PART 1 (Design) Site Space Designation for Offices |
Architectural Drawing | ||
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PART 2 (Design) Prevalent Standing Desks |
Auditor Inspection |