Core and Shell Compliance typology applies to which projects?

• A. Only interior fit-out projects
• B. Residential buildings
• C. Office building projects seeking to implement fundamental features into the entire base building for the benefit of future tenants. At least 30% of the space needs to have an expected use of office space. No matter what portion of the building will be used for office space, 100% of the building must adhere to the requirements of Core & Shell.
• D. Fully completed, tenant-occupied spaces only

Answer: (C)

Core & Shell compliance focuses on base building readiness for future tenants in office-type projects. It is about designing and delivering the core structural and systems features that tenants can build upon, so the base building itself supports future fit-outs without major retrofits.

This typology applies to office-building projects that intend to implement the essential base-building features across the entire structure for the benefit of tenants who will occupy space later. There needs to be a threshold of office use—at least 30% of the space expected to be used as office—yet, regardless of how much space ends up being used for offices, 100% of the building must adhere to the Core & Shell requirements. This ensures a consistent, flexible foundation that can accommodate various tenant configurations while meeting WELL standards.

Other options don’t fit because Core & Shell isn’t limited to interior fit-outs alone, nor is it meant only for residential buildings, and it isn’t applicable to spaces that are already fully completed and tenant-occupied.