In the context of biophilic design, providing access to outdoor views contributes to enhancing occupant...

LEED v5 places biophilic design within EQc2 Occupant Experience because visual and experiential connections with nature contribute to health, well-being, satisfaction, and emotional connection to the building. Under the Biophilic Environment pathway, LEED specifically recognizes sustained engagement with nature and provides points for Quality Views to natural or urban environments. Such views support psychological restoration, attention, and cognitive well-being rather than directly performing ventilation or temperature-control functions. Option A is incorrect because looking through a fixed window does not exchange indoor and outdoor air or remove pollutants. Option C confuses visual awareness of weather with actual thermal-environment control. The primary value of access to nature and quality views in this context is the positive human response associated with visual connections to natural elements. Therefore, Option B best represents the intended quality-of-life benefit.

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