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What are the two feature types?

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preconditioned + optimization

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The MIND concept aims to + addresses these environmental features

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support mental + emotional health and well being

o Insufficient aesthetic consideration and mindfulness of how we experience space
o Minimal access to spaces supporting relaxation
o Disconnection with community and sense of isolation in the world
o Lack of knowledge, awareness and communication protocols

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The MIND concept has ___ Features

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The MIND concept strategies are:

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  • provide occupants with feedback + knowledge about their environment
  • relaxation spaces
  • health treatments and benefits
o	Connection to nature
o	Beauty
o	Wellness awareness and protocols
o	Feedback design
o	Adaptable spaces
o	Integrative design
o	Social equity + altruism
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The COMFORT concept aims to + addresses these environmental features

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design distraction free productive and comfortable environments

o Loud spaces inhibiting productivity
o Over/under heated spaces
o Un adjustable and not ergonomically sound furniture
o Barriers to movement and static environments

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the COMFORT concept has __ Features

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The COMFORT concept strategies are:

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  • ADA standards
  • comfortable furntiure
  • controlled acoustics
  • control thermal conditions
o	Thermal
o	Acoustic
o	Ergonomic
o	Olfactory
o	Accessibility
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The LIGHT concept aims to + addresses these environmental features

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  • minimize circadian rhythym distruptions
  • enhance productivity
  • improve energy + mood

o Circadian rhythm disruptions
o Lighting inappropriate to task
o Little access to daylighting
o Glare control

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The LIGHT concept has __ Features

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The LIGHT concept strategies are:

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Better illumination through:

  • window performance design
  • light output and control
  • visual acuity

o Activity based levels
o Color quality
o Daylighting
o Glare control

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The FITNESS concept aims to + addresses these environmental features

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encourage integration of physical activity into every day life

o Limited access to stair – elevator reliance
o Unfriendly pedestrian environments
o Lack of versatility
o Static furniture
o Lack of fitness facilities
o Culture that does not support physical activity.

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the FITNESS concept has __ Features

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The FITNESS concept strategies are:

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Integrating and supporting physical activity by:

  • utilizing building design
  • accommodating fitness regimens
  • providing the space + opportunity for active lifestyle
o	Exterior active design
o	Interior active design
o	Activity based working
o	Physical activity spaces
o	Awareness and habit
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The AIR concept aims to + addresses these environmental features

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achieve optimal IAQ to support health and well being

o	particulate matter
o	chemical off-gassing
o	poor ventilation
o	biological contaminants
o	airborne viruses and bacteria
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The AIR concept has __ Features

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The AIR concept strategies are:

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  • removal of airborne contaminants
  • pollution prevention
  • air purification
o	Filtration
o	Ventilation
o	Moisture control,
o	Construction protocol
o	Prevention of endogenous sources of pollution
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The WATER concept aims to + addresses these environmental features

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Optimize quality + promote accessibility

o Chlorine and other additives
o Disinfectant by-products (THMs)
o PPCPs (pharmaceutical and personal care products)
o other emerging contaminants

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The WATER concept has __ Features

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The WATER concept strategies are:

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  • ensure safe, clean and accessible water
  • filtration, treatment + placement

o Water Quality
o Drinking water access
o Filtration

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The NOURISHMENT concept aims to + addresses these environmental features

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encourage healthy eating habits + food culture

o Unhealthy eating habits
o Lack of access to healthy foods
o Maintain dietary restrictions
o Improper food prep areas

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The NOURISHMENT concept has __ Features

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The NOURISHMENT concept strategies are:

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  • increase availability and visibility of fresh foods
  • limit unhealthy food availability
o	Access to Health Goods
o	Healthy Portions - Plate size
o	Mindful Eating - Create environments where we can relax and focus on our actions
o	Sanitary Food Prep Areas
o	Food production
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Name the 7 concepts and how many features each has

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Water - 8
Fitness - 8
Light - 11
Comfort - 12
Nourishment - 15
Mind - 17
Air - 29
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how many innovation features are available?

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5

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What is a trade off?
when one strategy makes another difficult to achieve
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What is a synergy?
interrelationship between systems or strategies
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Seven ____ all have _____ and the requirements are called _____.
Concepts Features Parts
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``` New + Existing BUILDINGS: __% owned + operated by same management __ preconditions __ optimizations __ total features ```
90% 41 preconditions 59 optimizations 100 features
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New + Existing INTERIORS __ preconditions __ optimizations __ total features
36 preconditions 62 optimizations 98 total features
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Multifamily Pilot: # of buildings how many units
1 building | 5 or more units
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``` Core + Shell Pilot __% full controlled by building owner __ preconditions __ optimizations __total features ```
25% 26 preconditions 28 optimizations 54 feature
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Restaurant Pilot
staffed or self serve eating + dining on site | primary income cannot be alcohol
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Number of pilot programs and what are they?
6 | Multifamily, Education, Retail, Restaurant, Commercial Kitchens, Communities
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Commercial Kitchen Pilot
only when paired with another pilot or program
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Communities Pilot
- Minimum Building size, occupancy and use requirements - includes integrated mixed use developments - must contain one building achieving certification under a health and wellness standard
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Endocrine System Parts
hormone secreting glands
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Endocrine System Purpose
producing chemical compounds to regulate processes (growth, immunity, metabolism, reproduction, mood, etc)
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WELL helps the Endocrine System by:
- mitigate stress - encourage healthy eating - eliminate environmental health hazards
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Cardiovascular System Parts
heart blood vessels blood
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Cardiovascular System Purpose
supplies nutrients carries oxygen and CO2 removes waste from body tissue
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WELL helps cardiovascular system by:
mitigating stress encourage healthy nutrition provide opportunities for physical activity eliminate health hazards in air and water
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Digestive System Parts
``` mouth esophogas stomach small + large intestines liver pancreas ```
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DIgestive System purpose
breaks down food for absoption and use of nutrients
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WELL supports digestive system by:
mitigating stress | encourage healthy nutrition
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Immune System Parts
specialized cells, proteins, tissues and organs
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Immune System Purpose
defend against internal and foreign disease causing organisms and substances
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WELL supports the Immune System by:
mitigating stress eliminate enviornemtnal health hazards in the air and water encourage healthy nutrition provide opportunities for physical activity
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Integumentary System Parts
skin, hair and nails
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Integumentary System Purpose
protects internal organs prevents water loss regulates body temperature protects body against pathogens and harmful toxins
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WELL supports Integumentary system by:
encouraging healthy nutrition | eliminating environmental health hazards
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Muscular System Parts
skeletal, smooth (involuntary) and cardiac muscles
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Muscular System Purpose
supports posture, physical movement, blood circulation and digestion
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WELL supports Muscular System by:
reducing injury to the system strengthen muscles as the same time by providing physical activity opportunities supporting proper ergonomics
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Nervous System Parts
brain, spinal cord, nerves
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Nervous System Purpose
controls bodily processes, including movement, cognition and vital organ functions
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WELL supports the Nervous System by:
``` mitigating stress encouraging healthy nutrition providing physical activity opportunities eliminating air + water health hazards promoting quality sleep ```
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Reproductive System Parts
homone secreting glands and reproductive organs
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Reproductive System Purpose
biological process of reproduction
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WELL supports reproductive system by:
encouraging healthy nutrition providing physical activity opportunities eliminating environmental health hazards in air and water
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Respiratory System Parts
mouth, nose, diaphragm, trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, and lungs
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Respiratory System Purpose:
provide oxygen to the body (with cardio system) and remove CO2
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WELL supports Respiratory System by:
eliminating airborne environmental health hazards | opportunity for physical activity
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Skeletal System Parts
bones, marrow, cartilage, tendons, ligaments
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Skeletal System Purpose
protect internal organs store minerals produce blood cells aids in hormone regulation
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WELL supports Skeletal System by:
encouraging healthy nutrition providing physical activity opportunities supporting proper ergonomics
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Urinary System Parts
kidneys, ureters, bladder, urethra
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Urinary System Purpose
filter toxins balances pH levels in blood maintains blood pressure eliminates waste from body
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WELL supports Urinary System by:
mitigating stress | eliminating waterborne environmental health hazards
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Synergy between COMFORT and AIR concept
low VOC materials within and ergonomic furniture
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The 3 project types of the WELL building standard
New and Existing Buildings New and Existing Interiors Core and Shell
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What are the strategies to consider for Core and Shell Projects?
``` Site Location Building Proportions Building Structure Window Locations and Glazing HVAC Water Quality ```
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Minimum Requirements for Core and Shell Certification?
Preconditions and 1 optimization for each concept
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What are the 11 body systems
``` Cardiovascular Digestive Endocrine Immune Integumentary Muscular Nervous Reproductive REspiratory Skeletal Urinary ```

WELL AP (6 decks)

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