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REQUIREMENTS: CORE AND SHELL
| Achievement pathways | Points |
|---|---|
| Core and Shell | 1–7 |
| Option 1. Biophilic Environment | 1–4 |
| Path 1. Integrated Biophilic Design | 1 |
| AND/OR | |
| Path 2. Quality Views | 2–3 |
| AND/OR | |
| Path 3. Outdoor Connections | 1 |
| AND/OR | |
| Option 2. Lighting Environment | 1–6 |
| Path 1. Solar Glare | 1 |
| AND/OR | |
| Path 2. Quality Electric Lighting | 1 |
| AND/OR | |
| Path 3. Proximity to Windows for Daylight Access | 1 |
| AND/OR | |
| Path 4. Daylight Simulation | 1–4 |
Option 1. Biophilic Environment (1–4 points)
PATH 1. INTEGRATED BIOPHILIC DESIGN (1 POINT)
Integrate biophilic design that demonstrates each of the following five principles adapted from The Practice of Biophilic Design by Kellert and Calabrese [161] :
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Biophilic design requires repeated and sustained engagement with nature.
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Biophilic design focuses on human adaptations to the natural world that, over evolutionary time, have advanced people’s health, fitness, and well-being.
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Biophilic design encourages an emotional attachment to the building and building location.
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Biophilic design promotes positive interactions between people and nature that encourage an expanded sense of relationship and responsibility for the human and natural communities.
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Biophilic design encourages mutual reinforcing, interconnected, and integrated architectural solutions.
AND/OR
PATH 2. QUALITY VIEWS (2–3 POINTS)
Provide occupants in the building with a view to the outdoor natural or urban environment for 75% for 2 points or 90% for 3 points of all regularly occupied floor area. Auditoriums, conference
161 Kellert, S. and Calabrese, E. The Practice of Biophilic Design, (2015), https://www.biophilic-design.com.
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