{"id":18320,"feature_order":2,"feature_code":null,"name":"Nature and Place","type":"P","intent":"

Support occupant well-being by incorporating the natural environment throughout the project and integrating design strategies that celebrate the project’s unique identity.<\/p>","intervention":"

This WELL feature requires the integration of nature throughout the project, as well as design strategies that celebrate the project’s unique identity and inspires human delight. <\/p>","issue":"

Humans are increasingly living in environments where they have insufficient exposure to nature.1,2<\/sup> Natural elements, such as plants and daylight, have been linked with health-promoting benefits, including decreased levels of depression and anxiety, increased attentional capacity, better recovery from job stress and illness, increased pain tolerance and increased psychological well-being.3–5<\/sup> The incorporation of plants in the work environment is linked with improved employee morale, job satisfaction, and objective and subjective measures of productivity and with decreased absenteeism.4,6–8<\/sup> Finally, the presence of water, natural light and nature views can impact mood, memory and performance in the workplace.9–11<\/sup> A dose-response relationship has been found with exposure to indoor nature, with studies showing that as workday nature contact increased, perceived job stress, subjective health complaints and sickness absence decreased.5,12,13<\/sup><\/p>","evidence":"

Incorporating natural elements into buildings can support occupant relief from stress and mental fatigue, as well as help establish a sense of place.14<\/sup> The benefits of nature access can be achieved through numerous pathways such as direct (e.g., plants in the office), indirect (e.g., window views) or representational (e.g., photographs).4<\/sup> Additionally, incorporating other key aesthetic elements, such as local culture, materials and art can help celebrate the project’s unique identity and further enrich the space for occupants and visitors.<\/p>","implementation":"","impact":"","max_points":0,"concept_id":1733,"slug":"nature-and-place","gbd_exists":0,"review_summary":null,"citations":"

  1. Zipperer WC, Pickett ST. Urban Ecology: Patterns of Population Growth and Ecological Effects. eLS. 2012;(2008):1-8. doi:10.1002\/9780470015902.a0003246.pub2<\/li>
  2. Hartig T, Mitchell R, de Vries S, Frumkin H. Nature and Health. Annu Rev Public Health. 2014;35(1):207-228. doi:10.1146\/annurev-publhealth-032013-182443<\/li>
  3. Wolf K, Krueger S, Flora K. Work and Learning - A Literature Review. Green Cities Good Heal. 2014. www.greenhealth.washington.edu. Accessed January 12, 2018.<\/li>
  4. Larsen L, Adams J, Deal B, Kweon B-S, Tyler E. Plants in the workplace the effects of plant density on productivity, attitudes, and perceptions. Environ Behav. 1998;30(3):261-281.<\/li>
  5. Largo-Wight E, Chen WW, Dodd V, Weiler R. Healthy Workplaces: The Effects of Nature Contact at Work on Employee Stress and Health. Public Health Rep. 2011;126:124-131. doi:10.2307\/41639273<\/li>
  6. Kant I, Beurskens  a JHM, Amelsvoort LGPM Van, Swaen GMH. An epidemiological approach to study fatigue in the working population: the Maastricht Cohort Study. 2003:32-39.<\/li>
  7. Nieuwenhuis M, Knight C, Postmes T, Haslam S. The relative benefits of green versus lean office space: Three field experiments. J Exp Psychol. 2014;20(3):199-214.<\/li>
  8. Brooks AM, Ottley KM, Arbuthnott KD, Sevigny P. Nature-related mood effects: Season and type of nature contact. J Environ Psychol. 2017;54:91-102. doi:https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.jenvp.2017.10.004<\/li>
  9. Kellert SR, Calabrese EF. The Practice of Biophilic Design.; 2015. www.biophilic-design.com.<\/li>
  10. Boubekri M, Cheung IN, Reid KJ, Wang C-H, Zee PC. Impact of Windows and Daylight Exposure on Overall Health and Sleep Quality of Office Workers: A Case-Control Pilot Study. J Clin Sleep Med. 2014;10(6):603-611. doi:10.5664\/jcsm.3780<\/li>
  11. Amundadottir ML, Rockcastle S, Sarey Khanie M, Andersen M. A human-centric approach to assess daylight in buildings for non-visual health potential, visual interest and gaze behavior. Build Environ. 2017;113:5-21. doi:10.1016\/j.buildenv.2016.09.033<\/li>
  12. Bjornstad S, Patil GG, Raanaas RK. Nature contact and organizational support during office working hours: Benefits relating to stress reduction, subjective health complaints, and sick leave. Work. 2016. doi:10.3233\/WOR-152211<\/li>
  13. Fjeld T, Veiersted B, Sandvik L, Riise G, Levy F. The Effect of Indoor Foliage Plants on Health and Discomfort Symptoms among Office Workers. Indoor Built Environ. 1998;7(4):204-209. https:\/\/www.karger.com\/DOI\/10.1159\/000024583.<\/li>
  14. An M, Colarelli SM, O\u2019Brien K, Boyajian ME. Why we need more nature at work: Effects of natural elements and sunlight on employee mental health and work attitudes. PLoS One. 2016;11(5):1-17. doi:10.1371\/journal.pone.0155614<\/li>
  15. Browning W, Ryan C, Clancy J. 14 Patterns of Biophilic Design. Terrapin Bright Green,LLC. 2014:1-60.<\/li>
  16. International Living Future Institute. Living Building Challenge 4.0, Core Imperative 19 - Beauty + Biophilia.<\/li><\/ol>","deleted_at":null,"equivalency_count":1,"faq_count":3,"resource_count":0,"feature_full_name":"M02 Nature and Place","feature_faq_name":"M02 Nature and Place-v2","max_core_points":0,"parts":[{"id":30643,"name":"Provide Connection to Nature","part_number":1,"points":0,"possible_points":null,"core_points":0,"possible_core_points":null,"min_points":0,"rer_points":0.25,"wor_points":0,"parent_part_id":null,"feature_id":18320,"note":"","slug":"1-provide-connection-to-nature-19","note_position_override":"top","new_core_shell":null,"existing_core_shell":null,"new_occupied":null,"existing_occupied":null,"education":null,"retail":null,"mfr":null,"others":null,"photographic_verification":null,"gbd_exists":null,"hospitality":null,"assisted_living":null,"cultural_institutions":null,"public_assembly":null,"deleted_at":null,"na_alternative":0,"na_alternative_text":null,"leed_well":1,"part_prefix":"M02.1","feature_name":"Nature and Place","parent":null,"sub_parts":[{"id":32928,"condition":"AND","part_id":30643,"deleted_at":null,"space_types_included":[{"id":1,"name":"All Spaces","name_plural":"all"}],"space_types_excluded":[{"id":3,"name":"Dwelling Units","name_plural":"dwelling units"}],"options":[{"id":41789,"option_order":1,"name":null,"description":"

    The project integrates the following throughout the space,\r\nincluding common circulation routes, shared seating areas and rooms (e.g.,\r\nconference rooms, common spaces) and workstations (as applicable):<\/o:p><\/p>","description_alt":null,"space_property":null,"certification":null,"note":null,"sub_part_id":32928,"deleted_at":null,"note_position_override":"top","verification_note":null,"verification_condition":"AND","requirements":[{"id":120135,"option_id":41789,"requirement_order":1,"description":"

    Natural materials, patterns, shapes, images or sounds.9,15<\/sup><\/p>","description_alt":null,"deleted_at":null,"photographic_verification":0},{"id":120138,"option_id":41789,"requirement_order":2,"description":"

    At least one of the following: <\/p>\r\n\r\n

      \r\n\t
    1. Plants (e.g., potted plants, plant walls).9,15<\/sup><\/li>\r\n\t
    2. Water (e.g., fountain, pond, fish tank).9,15<\/sup><\/li>\r\n\t
    3. Nature views.9,15<\/sup><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>","description_alt":null,"deleted_at":null,"photographic_verification":0}],"verifications":[{"id":14,"name":"Professional Narrative","chinese_name":"\u4e13\u4e1a\u8bf4\u660e","is_auditable":1,"scale_type":"Audited","note":null}],"pvgbs":[]}]}],"on_sites":[],"annotated_documents":[],"letter_of_assurances":[],"part_guidances":[{"id":33058,"part_id":30643,"category":"WELL Core","sub_category":null,"rating_note":null,"alignment_note":null,"doc_guidance":"Meet these requirements in non-leased spaces.","points":"0"}],"methods":[]},{"id":30651,"name":"Provide Connection to Place","part_number":2,"points":0,"possible_points":null,"core_points":0,"possible_core_points":null,"min_points":0,"rer_points":0.25,"wor_points":0,"parent_part_id":null,"feature_id":18320,"note":"","slug":"2-provide-connection-to-place-19","note_position_override":"top","new_core_shell":null,"existing_core_shell":null,"new_occupied":null,"existing_occupied":null,"education":null,"retail":null,"mfr":null,"others":null,"photographic_verification":null,"gbd_exists":null,"hospitality":null,"assisted_living":null,"cultural_institutions":null,"public_assembly":null,"deleted_at":null,"na_alternative":0,"na_alternative_text":null,"leed_well":1,"part_prefix":"M02.2","feature_name":"Nature and Place","parent":null,"sub_parts":[{"id":32936,"condition":"AND","part_id":30651,"deleted_at":null,"space_types_included":[{"id":1,"name":"All Spaces","name_plural":"all"}],"space_types_excluded":[{"id":3,"name":"Dwelling Units","name_plural":"dwelling units"}],"options":[{"id":41799,"option_order":1,"name":null,"description":"

      The project integrates design elements that address the\r\nfollowing:<\/o:p><\/p>","description_alt":null,"space_property":null,"certification":null,"note":null,"sub_part_id":32936,"deleted_at":null,"note_position_override":"top","verification_note":null,"verification_condition":"AND","requirements":[{"id":120156,"option_id":41799,"requirement_order":1,"description":"

      Celebration of culture (e.g., culture\r\nof occupants, workplace, surrounding community).16<\/sup><\/o:p><\/p>","description_alt":null,"deleted_at":null,"photographic_verification":null},{"id":120157,"option_id":41799,"requirement_order":2,"description":"

      Celebration of place (e.g., local\r\narchitecture, materials, flora, artists).16<\/sup><\/o:p><\/p>","description_alt":null,"deleted_at":null,"photographic_verification":null},{"id":120158,"option_id":41799,"requirement_order":3,"description":"

      Integration of art.16<\/sup><\/o:p><\/p>","description_alt":null,"deleted_at":null,"photographic_verification":null},{"id":120159,"option_id":41799,"requirement_order":4,"description":"

      Human delight.16<\/sup><\/o:p><\/p>","description_alt":null,"deleted_at":null,"photographic_verification":null}],"verifications":[{"id":14,"name":"Professional Narrative","chinese_name":"\u4e13\u4e1a\u8bf4\u660e","is_auditable":1,"scale_type":"Audited","note":null}],"pvgbs":[]}]}],"on_sites":[],"annotated_documents":[],"letter_of_assurances":[],"part_guidances":[{"id":33065,"part_id":30651,"category":"WELL Core","sub_category":null,"rating_note":null,"alignment_note":null,"doc_guidance":"Meet these requirements in non-leased spaces.","points":"0"}],"methods":[]}],"ihmes":[],"sdgs":[{"id":3,"name":"3: Good Health and Well-being","max_points":0}]}