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Key contribution
Installing SageGlass within stairs and high circulation areas encourages greater physical activity into the workday, by creating aesthetic appeal and connection of the indoors with the outdoor spaces.
Aim
To encourage intermittent bouts of physical activity and reduce sedentary behavior through accessible, safe, and visually appealing stairs, entryways, and corridors.
Detailed requirement
Part 1: Stair Accessibility
In projects of 2 to 4 floors, at least one common staircase meets the following requirements:
- Stairs are accessible to regular building occupants during all regular business hours.
- Wayfinding signage and pointof-decision prompts are present to encourage stair use (at least one sign per elevator bank).
Part 2: Stair Promotion
In projects of 2 to 4 floors, at least one common staircase meets the following requirements:
- Located within 7.5 m [25 ft] of the entrance to the building or the edge of its lobby.
- Clearly visible from the main entrance to the project, or located visually before any elevators present upon entering from the main entrance.
- Stair width set at a minimum of 1.4 m [56 in] between handrails.
Part 3: Facilitative Aesthetics
In projects of 2 to 4 floors, both common stairs and paths of frequent travel display elements of aesthetic appeal by incorporating at least 2 of the following:
- Artwork, including decorative painting.
- Music.
- Daylighting using windows or skylights of at least 1 m² [10.8 ft²] in size.
- View windows to the outdoors or building interior.
- Light levels of at least 215 lux [20 fc] when the stairs are in use.
See detailed requirement for Interior Fitness Circulation.
Our contribution
Installing SageGlass within stairs and high circulation areas creates aesthetic appeal and connection of the indoors with the outdoor spaces, while still controlling glare that, if left unmanaged, could be uncomfortable or unsafe.
