Professional Documents
Culture Documents
1.1 Purpose
This document describes the scope requirements for the NEOM Temporary Offices to seat 180 Staff,
located in the Sharma area within NEOM Logistics Park and shall be an area of approximately
14,000m2
The Contractor shall have the design responsibility for the procurement, delivery, and installation, and
shall submit Proposals for review as part of their cost submission, using the indicative layout included
within the document. Proposals shall include measures to meet the intent of Appendix G – NEOM
Regenerative Development exemplar.
1.2 Scope
CAPEX
Mobilisation and site establishment
Surveys
Earthworks and grading
Fencing
Construction of offices
Internal fit out
Furniture installation
IT Installation, termination, commissioning, and support.
Drainage and other required services
Landscaping
Thematic alignment for the Logistics Park for the new office and existing installation
Testing & Handover
Removal of Contractor’s facilities and equipment
OPEX
Operation & Maintenance period of 12 Months
2. Introduction
The NEOM Temporary Offices
The Executive Program Manager (EPM) shall support NEOM in the administration and management of
these works. Contractor submittals shall be reviewed by the EPM with a recommendation for NEOM’s
determination.
The scope detailed below has been written for the construction of two (2) offices to cover the 180-
person desk occupancy.
3. Existing Conditions
The NEOM Temporary Offices shall be located in NEOM Logistics Park, Appendix C.
The Temporary Office(s) shall support 180 NEOM Staff and Consultants engaged by NEOM. All
buildings in the complex shall have suitable electrical power distribution, fire alarm system, air
conditioning, water supply, water distribution network, solar water heating, sewer pipes, septic tank,
stormwater drainage, irrigation system.
Mobilising
Site prep (as required) including any earthworks, excavation, fill and compaction, all
materials supplied by Contractor.
Building foundation work as required
Building Structures
Building fit out both architectural and MEP
All required associated IT infrastructure, connections, accessories, terminations and
commissioning for the buildings.
IT support to the NEOM, STC and EPM installations to meet NEOM requirements.
External works in line with NEOM Logistics Park Thematic information as per Appendix A
Testing
Normal operation and maintenance
Defect remediation
Cleaning
Demobilisation
The Office complex is to consist of the following buildings to be laid out as per the thematic guidance in
Appendix A:
A. Two (2) Office Buildings with 90 Person capacity in each. Each office building shall contain the
following:
o Reception area
o Visitor waiting area
o Boot storage/changing area with coat hooks and bench seating, with separate
external entrance and internal access to offices.
o 15 Offices
o 75 open plan cubicles
o 1 large conference rooms
o 4 small/medium conference rooms
o 1 Female toilet (suitable capacity for 15 persons)
o 1 Male toilet (suitable capacity for 75 persons)
o IT Server room as per Appendix F
o 1 Copy/printer room
o 1 Document storage room
o 2 Storeroom
o Pantry (kitchen) and pantry store
o Cleaners room and store
o 1.76m partition walls in open plan area to segregate areas
o Internal CCTV system
o Sewage and drainage piping system as required
o Nonslip epoxy painted Concrete Steps and Ramps with suitable Handrails to all
entrances, in line with BS8300
6. Design Requirements
The contractor shall provide provisional design of the offices to NEOM for approval along with their
tender submission. Works shall comply with relevant design codes and standards suitable for the use
and full IFC drawings shall be provided by the contractor prior to commencement of works, within 1
week of award.
Specification for the work shall be in line with the latest NEOM standard specifications, Framework
specifications or to NEOM standard; whichever is the most stringent.
7. Procurement Requirements
All materials and consumables are to be procured by the Contractor. There are no free issue materials
or consumables included in the Works.
The Contractor shall provide sufficient staff to cover the management of the work scope to the NEOM
requirements. This shall include not limited to the following key personnel:
Project Manager
Construction Manager
S&H Manager
Environmental Manager
QAQC Manager
Superintendent
Safety Engineer
Site Engineer
O&M
Inspection Requirements: The Contractor shall conduct inspections and tests in accordance with his
Quality Plans and ITPs. Key inspection activities shall be agreed with NEOM prior to construction. The
Contractor shall record the completion of inspections and tests and identify records of the results.
The Contractor shall submit ITPs for acceptance 2 weeks prior to the start of the relevant works using
the NEOM pro-forma. The Contractor shall maintain a schedule of ITPs submissions with a record of
the status of review and acceptance.
O&M manuals: The Contractor shall submit the Operation and Maintenance Manuals at least 30 days
prior to Completion of the works unless otherwise identified in the Contract.
This shall comply with NEOM Document Management Standard referenced in the Contract Document
Control requirements.
Daily Reports
Weekly Reports
Monthly reports
Procurement Schedule
4-week, level 5 schedule issued weekly.
ES&H Documentation
Specific OPEX/O&M Scope documentation including above but not limited to:
The format and contents of the reports shall be advised at the kick-off meeting.
The following section sets out the obligations of the Contractor with regards to retaining records and
providing key records to NEOM and third parties prior to and after Completion of the works.
Definitions
Deliverable Records
Records that the Contractor is required to supply to NEOM and records that the Contractor is required
to supply to other infrastructure owners.
Contractor Records
Contractor Records are to be retained by the Contractor for at least the periods specified and identified
in the Contract. Legislation or the Contractor’s own system may require longer retention periods and
additional records.
A list of standard forms and templates shall be provided to the Contractor at the Contract kick-off
meeting. The following shall be submitted within 2 weeks of contract award, by the Contractor for review
by the EPM:
PRE-CONSTRUCTION DELIVERABLES:
Contract Programme
Quality Plan
Procedures including Quality Control Procedures and Environmental Management System Procedures
Risk Assessments
Technical Queries
Shop Drawings
Inspection Requests
Sub-Contractor approval
Non-Conformance Reports
Incident/Accident Reports
Deliverable Records
Phase 1 – Office complex A (90 persons, all ancillary buildings as noted above and all external
works
o 31st October 2021
Phase 2 – Office Complex B (90 Persons)
o 30th November 2021
Additional Buildings
23 Smoking shelters LOT 2
24 Fibre Optic connections between all buildings as per Scope LOT 1
External Works
25 Extend pedestrian access inside existing Office area LOT 1
26 Single pedestrian gate EA 2
27 Walkways and pedestrian access gate and all works to be LOT 1
incorporated to suit existing office installation, including shaded
pergolas to walkways.
28 Fence 2m as per Thematic requirements LM 600
29 Thematic costs over basic requirements for fence and gates LOT 1
30 Guard house, including fit out and furniture EA 1
31 Double Gate and pedestrian Gate EA 2
32 Asphalt Roads and car parking LOT 1
Objective
This document provides details around the design and configuration of Passive IT services as
required for CV Laydown new offices. Detail for Passive design, proposed AV in meeting and
conference room configurations are included in the scope
Facilities brief
180-person (Combined NEOM and Non NEOM users) temporary offices. 90 users per
building
DESIGN ASSUMPTIONS
Data Points for offices and accommodations are assumed based on the requirement for 180 users
(90 users in each building)
1 node outside the wall of meeting room for meeting room booking solution
Nodes for access control readers and CCTV’s
Additional points as required
One communication room should be considered in each building with following standards
Room Dimensions - Depth = 300cm, Width = 240cm (Minimum Requirements) Please refer the
layout below
Network Cabinet – 2 x 27U Network cabinet of 800 x 1000 mm should be installed in the
communication room
PDU – 2 x PDU of UK Type 12-way outlet should be used to connect UPS and direct power. 1 x PDU
should connect to UPS and 1 x PDU should connect to direct power from SCECO
Flooring – As this is a portal cabin, a cavity for structured cable entrance should be considered on
the floor beneath the Network Cabinet and an air grommet should be used to block the dust and air
entrance.
UPS – Contractor to supply UPS of capacity 5Kva utilization with 1-hour backup and connect to main
power.
Lighting – Recommended to have lights in the front and rear of the racks.
Structured cabling – Require CAT6A shielded twisted pair cabling with termination of patch panels
inside Network Racks.
Labelling Standards – All patch panels, data ports, devices and cables should be labelled based on
the labelling schema agreed with NEOM-IT
Fire detection and suppression system – Comm rooms should have fire detection and suppression
systems
Access control – Biometric access control systems with card, fingerprint and numeric pads
FIBER REQUIREMENTS
Use only CommScope Systimax OS2 armoured Single Mode fibre with LC type patch panels.
Fibre requirements should include fibre laying from new building to current building including path
panels at both sides with scope of splicing and testing
UTP REQUIREMENTS
Use only CommScope Systimax UTP Cat6A STP (Shielded twisted pair cables). Any face plate
materials used should be anti-dust and anti humid for protection from heat. All face plates and patch
panels should be of CommScope and fluke testing needs to be performed and results should be
shared
Appropriate Patch cords of appropriate length and quantities should be considered for user
connectivity inside offices and cabins
Acoustics
There are special acoustic panels commercially available. These include mineral wool panels
designed to be mounted in the ceiling and on the walls. Such panels absorb sound from nearby room,
air conditioners STC and makes it a real meeting experience avoiding echoes.
Lighting
Any strong light source behind a meeting participant tends to darken the subject and produce an
undesirable silhouette, so avoid pointing the camera towards exterior windows or other harsh lighting
(like directional spotlights). Bright sunlight can also create sharp contrasts that are challenging for a
video camera to render, even when the camera is not pointed directly towards an exterior window. To
help mitigate this issue, consider installing blinds, curtains, or shades to better control the lighting
situation.
Color
Room color can affect the visual quality of a video meeting. While not the most exciting, the best
option is a solid grey or other neutral color on walls visible to the camera.
Avoid bright colours (such as pure red, blue, and green), which can cause the camera to
unintentionally skew flesh tones and other hues. Also avoid bold patterns in the background whenever
possible. Cameras generally do not capture patterns well which ultimately leads to visual distractions
and a reduced experience.
If energizing the room with color is important for branding, display, or other purposes, use it sparingly
and on the wall behind the camera’s field of view. Keep in mind, even objects out of the camera’s
view, such as low seating, can produce color bounce if reflected off nearby walls.
Furniture
Furniture should be arranged so that the camera can “see” everyone at the table. This is typically
accomplished by positioning the camera and screen at the head of the table and arranging seating on
both long sides.
The shape of the table itself can help maximize the number of people visible on camera. A V-shaped
table is the best with the wider end nearest to the screen and camera. Avoid selecting a rectangular
table because participants closest to the camera can tend to block from view those seated behind
them.
Circular tables can be a good choice for smaller rooms since they do not block the camera’s line of
sight. If selecting a circular table, be aware that the location of the table legs may limit where people
can be comfortably seated. To extend in-room participation, select small high-top tables and light-
weight moveable seating that can bring more people into the discussion.
In all cases, be aware of how the camera’s field of view frames in-room participants for those outside
the room. Furniture close to the camera will necessitate a wider field of view than furniture at a greater
distance from the camera.
The walls for meeting room should be treated to weigh 55-to-85-inch LED screens
Contractor should consider professional services for all passive installations mentioned in the scope
including mounting of UPS, network devices, racking/stacking, wireless access points, meeting room
equipment’s and provisioning required power from the power panels to UPS and devices
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Appendix G – Regenerative Development
The NEOM Environmental Vision has set ambitious goals for Net Positive Outcomes for the Climate, Biodiversity
and Environmental Quality. The Vision also sets out to ensure sustainable use of resources, the establishment of a
truly circular economy and the engenderment of the most environmentally conscious citizenry on the planet. In
combination, these goals aim to not just maintain the current environmental and social capital of NEOM, but to
also build capacity into the future. The idea of building environmental and social capital through development is a
new and emerging concept worldwide and is often referred to as Regenerative Development (RD).
To align with NEOMs Regenerative Development goals, site office works seek to promote occupant health,
wellbeing and productivity with buildings that are high performance in terms of environment and sustainability.
Opportunity:
• for Contractor to demonstrate and be rewarded for green credentials and expertise
• for Contractor to familiarize itself/learn and upskill with regards to the upcoming high performance
demands that NEOM permanent works will demand.
• for Contractor to bring best practice or innovate.
Contractors are required to provide commentary on if the following are achievable and how they will be
incorporated into the works:
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Appendix G – Envelope
Area: 1550m2
Occupants: 90?
Recommendation:
• High efficiency split units to be specified.
• Renewables prioritized
• low emission gen. set.
• Improved envelope insulation performance specified.
ENERGY EFFICIENT APPLIANCES TO BE PRIORITIZED • Shade windows and walls.
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Appendix G – Energy and Carbon – Photovoltaic Study
Building Integrated
PV - 280m2
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LOCATION & TRANSPORT (LT) Contractor Comments
BICYCLE FACILITIES Intent: To promote bicycling and transportation efficiency and reduce vehicle distance traveled. To improve Refer WELL:
public health by encouraging utilitarian and recreational physical activity. BICYCLE STORAGE AND SUPPORT
High-Reflectance Roof
• Roofing material shall have an initial SRI equal to or greater than 82
• Parking under Cover - minimum of 75% of parking spaces under cover – shade roof SRI 39/ vegetated/ energy
generation systems
Toilets – 4.8l/flush
Urinal - 3l/flush
Restroom Faucet – 1.5l/minute (415kPa)
Kitchen Faucet - < 6.6l/minute (415kPa)
Showerhead - < 6.6l/minute (415kPa)
BUILDING-LEVEL WATER To support water management and identify opportunities for additional water savings by tracking water
METERING consumption.
Install permanent water meters that measure the total potable water use for the building and associated
Grounds
Install permanent water meters for two or more of the following water subsystems – irrigation/ indoor plumbing
fixtures and fittings/ reclaimed water.
OPTIMIZE ENERGY Intent: To achieve increasing levels of energy performance beyond the prerequisite standard to reduce
PERFORMANCE environmental and economic harms associated with excessive energy use.
Establish an energy performance target aligned with Architecture 2030 Energy Use Intensity (EUI): kWh per square
meter-year
Analyze efficiency measures, focusing on load reduction and HVAC-related strategies (passive measures
are acceptable) appropriate for the facility. Project potential energy savings and holistic project cost
implications related to all affected systems.
RENEWABLE ENERGY Intent: To reduce the environmental and economic harms associated with fossil fuel energy and reduce
greenhouse gas emissions by increasing self-supply of renewable energy and the use of grid-source,
renewable energy technologies and carbon mitigation projects.
Use of on-site renewable energy systems to be prioritized – target 35% from on-site renewables.
BUILDING-LEVEL ENERGY Intent: To support energy management and identify opportunities for additional energy savings by tracking
METERING building-level and system-level energy use.
Install new or use existing building-level energy meters, or submeters that can be aggregated to provide
building-level data representing total building energy consumption (electricity, natural gas, chilled water,
steam, fuel oil, propane, biomass, etc.).
BUILDING PRODUCT Intent: To encourage the use of products and materials for which life-cycle information is available and that have
DISCLOSURE AND environmentally, economically, and socially preferable life-cycle impacts
OPTIMIZATION— Use at least 20 different permanently installed products sourced from at least five different manufacturers
ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCT that meet one of the disclosure criteria below.
DECLARATIONS • Life-cycle assessment and environmental product declarations - conforming to ISO 14044
• Environmental Product Declarations which conform to ISO 14025 and EN 15804 or ISO 21930 and have at
least a cradle to gate scope.
Meet the requirements of ASHRAE Standard 62.1–2016, Sections 4, 5, 6.2, 6.5, and 7, or a local
equivalent, whichever is more stringent.
ENHANCED INDOOR AIR Intent: To promote occupants’ comfort, well-being, and productivity by improving indoor air quality.
QUALITY STRATEGIES
A. Install permanent entryway systems;
B. interior cross-contamination prevention – Sufficiently exhaust each space where hazardous gases or chemicals
may be present or used (e.g., garages, housekeeping and laundry areas, copying and printing rooms)
C. Filtration - Each ventilation system that supplies outdoor air to occupied spaces must have particle filters or air
cleaning devices that meet minimum efficiency reporting value (MERV) of 13 or higher
LOW-EMITTING MATERIALS Intent: To reduce concentrations of chemical contaminants that can damage air quality, human health, Refer WELL
productivity, and the environment.
Use materials on the building interior (everything within the waterproofing membrane) that meet low emitting
criteria for VOCs. And Formaldehyde.
THERMAL COMFORT Intent: To promote occupants’ productivity, comfort, and well-being by providing quality thermal comfort
Design heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems and the building envelope to meet the
requirements of ASHRAE Standard 55–2017, Thermal Comfort Conditions for Human Occupancy with
errata or a local equivalent.
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INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (EQ) Contractor Comments
INTERIOR LIGHTING Intent: To promote occupants’ productivity, comfort, and well-being by providing high-quality lighting. Refer WELL
Lighting Quality
• For all regularly occupied spaces, use light fixtures with a luminance of less than 2,500 cd/m2 between 45 and
90 degrees from nadir.
• use light sources with a CRI of 80 or higher.
• at least 75% of the total connected lighting load, use light sources that have a rated life (or L70 for LED sources)
of at least 24,000 hours
DAYLIGHT Intent: To connect building occupants with the outdoors, reinforce circadian rhythms, and reduce the use of Refer WELL
electrical lighting by introducing daylight into the space.
• Provide manual or automatic (with manual override) glare-control devices for all regularly occupied spaces.
• At least 55% of regularly occupied floor area illuminance levels are to be between 300 lux and 3,000 lux at both
9 a.m. and 3 p.m.
QUALITY VIEWS Intent: To give building occupants a connection to the natural outdoor environment by providing quality views.
Achieve a direct line of sight to the outdoors via vision glazing for 75% of all regularly occupied floor area.
View glazing in the contributing area must provide a clear image of the exterior, not obstructed by frits,
fibers, patterned glazing, or added tints that distort color balance.
ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCE Intent: To provide workspaces and classrooms that promote occupants’ well-being, productivity, and Refer WELL
communications through effective acoustic design.
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REGENERATIVE DEVELOPMENT - INNOVATION
INNOVATION (IN) Contractor Comments
INNOVATION 1 To encourage projects to achieve exceptional or innovative performance aligned with NEOMs Strategic Objectives
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Promote clean air through reducing or minimizing the sources of indoor air pollution,
AIR requiring optimal indoor air quality to support the health well-being of building occupants.
SMOKING BAN P A smoking ban within 7.5 m [25 ft] (or the maximum extent allowable by local codes) of all entrances, operable
windows and building air intakes.
VENTILATION P • Ventilation rates comply with all requirements set in ASHRAE 62.1-2013
EFFECTIVENESS • keep carbon dioxide levels in the space below 800 ppm (measured at 1.2-1.8 m above the floor)
Intent: To ensure adequate
ventilation and high indoor air
quality.
MICROBE AND MOLD P reduce mold and bacteria growth within buildings, particularly from water damage or condensation on cooling
CONTROL coils
CONSTRUCTION POLLUTION P
MANAGEMENT
HEALTHY ENTRANCE P Minimize the introduction of pollutants into indoor air at building entrances:
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• ENTRYWAY WALK-OFF SYSTEMS
• ENTRYWAY AIR SEAL 22
Promote clean air through reducing or minimizing the sources of indoor air pollution,
AIR requiring optimal indoor air quality to support the health well-being of building occupants.
WELL - AIR Contractor Comments
FUNDAMENTAL MATERIAL Reduce or eliminate occupant exposure to lead, asbestos, PCBs and Mercury from building materials.
SAFETY
MOISTURE MANAGEMENT • EXTERIOR LIQUID WATER MANAGEMENT
Intent: To limit the potential for • INTERIOR LIQUID WATER MANAGEMENT
bacteria and mold growth within • CONDENSATION MANAGEMENT
buildings from water infiltration • MATERIAL SELECTION AND PROTECTION
and condensation.
AIR INFILTRATION minimize air quality and thermal comfort issues resulting from the infiltration of untreated air through the building
MANAGEMENT envelope.
INCREASED VENTILATION expel internally-generated pollutants through an increased supply of outdoor air
• Exceed ASHRAE 62.1-2013 by 30%
HUMIDITY CONTROL limit the growth of pathogens, reduce off-gassing, and maintain thermal comfort by providing the appropriate level
of humidity.
• ventilation system with the capability to maintain relative humidity between 30% to 50% at all times by adding
or removing moisture from the air.
DIRECT SOURCE preserve air quality in occupied spaces through the isolation and proper ventilation of indoor pollution sources and
VENTILATION chemical storage areas.
All cleaning and chemical storage units, all bathrooms, and all rooms that contain printers and copiers –
a. Are closed from adjacent spaces, such as by using self-closing doors.
b. Air is exhausted so that all air is expelled rather than recirculated.
AIR QUALITY MONITORING monitor and effectively remediate indoor air quality issues and inform building managers and occupants of the
AND FEEDBACK quality of the indoor environment.
• INDOOR AIR MONITORING – particle count/ CO2 / Ozone
• ENVIRONMENTAL MEASURES DISPLAY – Temperature/ Humidity/ CO2 Concentration
OUTDOOR AIR SYSTEMS allow buildings to control the outdoor air supply independently from the heating/cooling needs of the building.
DISPLACEMENT improve air quality in the breathing zone of the room and maintain thermal comfort by supplying low velocity
VENTILATION outdoor air near the floor and expelling near the ceiling.
PEST CONTROL reduce the presence of pests in buildings and minimize occupant exposure to pest-related allergens.
ADVANCED AIR improve recirculated indoor air quality through the implementation of advanced air purification strategies:
PURIFICATION • CARBON FILTRATION
• AIR SANITIZATION
COMBUSTION LOW-EMISSION COMBUSTION SOURCES - All combustion equipment used in the project for heating, cooling,
MINIMIZATION water-heating, process heating or power generation (including back-up if used more than 200 hours per year)
meets California’s South Coast Air Quality Management District rules for pollution.
ENHANCED MATERIAL PRECAUTIONARY MATERIAL SELECTION - At least 25% of all furnishings, built-in furniture, interior finishes, and
SAFETY finish materials (calculated by cost) are Cradle to Cradle Certified or equivalent.
AGRICULTURAL P
CONTAMINANTS
PERIODIC WATER QUALITY
TESTING
WATER TREATMENT improve water quality by requiring the use of water treatment systems:
• ORGANIC CHEMICAL REMOVAL
• SEDIMENT FILTER
• MICROBIAL ELIMINATION
• LEGIONELLA CONTROL
DRINKING WATER promote the consumption of water by making high quality drinking water easily accessible to occupants.
PROMOTION At least one dispenser is located within 30 m [100 ft] of all parts of regularly occupied floor space (minimum one
per floor).
FOOD STORAGE
Intent: To encourage the The space provides cold storage that meets one of the following requirements:
a. Total volume of at least 20 L [0.7 ft³] per occupant (no more than 7,000 L [247 ft³] of combined space is
consumption of fresh foods required).
by providing sufficient cold
food storage to occupants.
MINDFUL EATING Intent: To encourage mindful eating behaviors and socialization by providing communal eating spaces.
Intent: To limit the potential
EATING SPACES - Eating spaces for occupants adhere to the following requirements:
for bacteria and mold a. Contain tables and chairs to accommodate at least 25% of total occupants at a given time.
growth within buildings from BREAK AREA FURNISHINGS
water infiltration and
condensation.
CIRCADIAN LIGHTING Intent: To support circadian health by setting a minimum threshold for daytime light intensity.
DESIGN
MELANOPIC LIGHT INTENSITY FOR WORK AREAS
a. At 75% or more of workstations, at least 200 equivalent melanopic lux is present, measured on the vertical plane
facing forward, 1.2 m [4 ft] above finished floor (to simulate the view of the occupant).
This light level may incorporate daylight, and is present for at least the hours between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM for
every day of the year.
b. For all workstations, electric lights provide maintained illuminance on the vertical plane facing forward (to
simulate the view of the occupant) of 150 equivalent melanopic lux or greater.
ELECTRIC LIGHT GLARE Intent: To minimize direct and overhead glare by setting limits on the luminous intensity of luminaires.
CONTROL
LUMINAIRE SHIELDING
GLARE MINIMIZATION
SOLAR GLARE CONTROL Intent: To avoid glare from the sun by blocking or reflecting direct sunlight away from occupants.
LOW-GLARE WORKSTATION Intent: To minimize visual discomfort by situating computer monitors in a way that avoids glare and luminance
DESIGN contrast.
GLARE AVOIDANCE - all computer screens at desks located within 4.5 m of view windows can be oriented within a
20° angle perpendicular to the plane of the nearest window. Overhead luminaires are not aimed directly at
computer screens.
COLOR RENDERING INDEX - To accurately portray colors in the space and enhance occupant comfort, all electric
lights in occupiable spaces (except decorative fixtures, emergency lights and other special-purpose lighting) meet
the following conditions:
a. Color Rendering Index Ra (CRI, average of R1 through R8) of 80 or higher.
b. Color Rendering Index R9 of 50 or higher
SURFACE DESIGN Intent: To increase overall room brightness through reflected light from room surfaces and avoiding glare.
AUTOMATED SHADING AND Intent: To prevent glare and encourage reliance on natural light through automated shading and dimming.
DIMMING CONTROLS
AUTOMATED SUNLIGHT CONTROL
RESPONSIVE LIGHT CONTROL
a. All lighting except decorative fixtures is programmed using occupancy sensors to automatically dim to 20% or
less (or switch off) when the zone is unoccupied.
b. All lighting except decorative fixtures has the capacity and is programmed to dim continuously in response to
daylight.
RIGHT TO LIGHT Intent: To promote exposure to daylight and views of varying distances by limiting the distance workstations can be
from a window or atrium
WINDOW ACCESS
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a. 75% of all workstations are within 7.5 m [25 ft] of an atrium or a window with views to the exterior.
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Minimize disruption to the body’s circadian system, enhance productivity, support good
LIGHT sleep quality and provide appropriate visual acuity where needed.
WELL - LIGHT Contractor Comments
DAYLIGHTING WINDOW SIZES FOR WORKING AND LEARNING SPACES
FENESTRATION a. Window-wall ratio as measured on external elevations is between 20% and 60%. Percentages greater than 40%
require external shading or adjustable opacity glazing to control unwanted heat gain and glare.
b. Between 40% and 60% of window area is at least 2.1 m above the floor
ACTIVE FURNISHINGS
ACTIVE WORKSTATIONS
Intent: To reduce sedentary PREVALENT STANDING DESKS:
behavior by making active At least 60% of workstations feature one of the following:
workstations readily available to a. Adjustable height standing desk.
occupants b. Standard desk with desk-top height adjustment stand.
c. Pairs of fixed-height desks of standing and seated heights (which need not be located adjacent to each other).
SEAT FLEXIBILITY
EXTERIOR NOISE
INTRUSION SOUND PRESSURE LEVEL - Average sound pressure level from outside noise intrusion does not exceed 50 dBA.
Intent: To reduce acoustic
disruptions by limiting external
noise intrusion.
INTERNALLY GENERATED
NOISE ACOUSTIC PLANNING: identify the following spaces and potential sources of disruption:
Intent: To reduce acoustic a. Loud and quiet zones.
disruptions from internal noise b. Noisy equipment in the space.
sources and increase speech
privacy: MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT SOUND LEVELS:
a. Open office spaces and lobbies that are regularly occupied and/or contain workstations: maximum
noise criteria (NC) of 40.
b. Enclosed offices: maximum noise criteria (NC) of 35.
c. Conference rooms and breakout rooms: maximum noise criteria (NC) of 30 (25 recommended).
THERMAL COMFORT
Intent: To promote occupant VENTILATED THERMAL ENVIRONMENT - All occupiable spaces in mechanically-conditioned projects (including
productivity and ensure a circulation areas) meet the design, operating and performance criteria:
sufficient level of thermal a. ASHRAE Standard 55-2013 Section 5.3, Standard Comfort Zone Compliance.
comfort.
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Requirements designed to create distraction-free, productive and comfortable indoor
COMFORT environments.
WELL - COMFORT Contractor Comments
OLFACTORY COMFORT
SOURCE SEPARATION - All restrooms, janitorial closets, kitchens, cafeterias and pantries prevent strong odors from
Intent: To maximize olfactory migrating to workspaces through one or more of the following separation methods:
comfort by reducing the a. Negative pressurization.
transmission of strong smells and b. Self-closing doors.
odors within the building c. Hallways, vestibules or other intermediate areas.
SOUND MASKING
SOUND MASKING USE - All open workspaces use Sound masking systems.
Intent: To reduce acoustic SOUND MASKING LIMITS: - If sound masking systems are used, sound levels fall within the following range, when
disruptions and increase speech measured from the nearest workspace:
privacy by implementing sound a. Open workspaces: 45 - 48 dBA.
masking into the building design. b. Enclosed offices: 40 - 42 dBA.
DOORWAY SPECIFICATIONS: Doors connecting to private offices, conference rooms and teleconference rooms are
constructed with at least one of the following:
a. Gaskets.
b. Sweeps.
c. Non-hollow core.
WALL CONSTRUCTION METHODOLOGY: All interior walls enclosing regularly occupied spaces are constructed for
optimal performance by reducing air gaps and limiting sound transmission through the following:
a. Properly sealing all acoustically rated partitions at the top and bottom tracks.
b. Staggering all gypsum board seams.
c. Packing and sealing all penetrations through the wall.
INDIVIDUAL THERMAL
CONTROL PERSONAL THERMAL COMFORT DEVICES - in spaces with 10 or more
Intent: To maximize and a. Occupants have access to personal thermal comfort devices such as fans
personalize thermal comfort
among all occupants.
ADAPTABLE SPACES STIMULI MANAGEMENT - Designated quiet zones/ Designated collaboration zones
PRIVACY -
Intent: To reduce distractions, SPACE MANAGEMENT - workstation cabinet/ personal locker
mitigate stress and enable WORKPLACE SLEEP SUPPORT
focused work by integrating a
stimuli management program
within the building.
MATERIAL TRANSPARENCY MATERIAL INFORMATION - At least 50% (as measured by cost) of interior finishes and finish materials, furnishings
Intent: To promote material (including workstations) and built-in furniture have some combination of the following material descriptions
transparency along the supply a. Declare Label.
chain. b. Health Product Declaration.
ACCESSIBLE INFORMATION
Viaduct in Coastal / Coastal Desert Region
a. All declaration information is compiled and made readily available to occupants either digitally
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Requires design, technology and treatment strategies designed to provide a physical
MIND environment that optimizes cognitive and emotional health.
WELL - MIND Contractor Comments
DESIGN II
CEILING HEIGHT -
Intent: To promote occupant a. Rooms of 9 m width or less have ceiling height of at least 2.7 m
comfort and spatial familiarity by b. Rooms of greater than 9 m width have ceiling height of at least 2.75 m plus at least 1 m per 20 m].
designing spacious, familiar and c. Rooms that provide a full wall view to the outdoors or an atrium space (with at least twice the ceiling height of
aesthetically appealing spaces the room) have a minimum ceiling height of 2.75 m for a room width of 12 m plus at least 1 m per 30 m.
ARTWORK
SPATIAL FAMILIARITY