Introduction to WELL Flashcards

1
Q

Are people willing to pay a premium for healthier home?

A

Yes

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2
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What are the financial benefits of WELL Certification?

A

Enhances the value of a building and reduces costs associated with personnel.

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3
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What are the 7 concepts of WELL?

A
  • Air
  • Water
  • Nourishment
  • Light
  • Fitness
  • Comfort
  • Mind
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4
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What are the strategies to consider for “Core and Shell” projects?

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  1. Site Location
  2. Building Proportions
  3. Building Structure
  4. Window Locations and Glazing
  5. HVAC (Heating, Cooling and Ventilation)
  6. Water Quality
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5
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For “Core and Shell” projects, what are the minimum requirements for WELL Certification?

A
  1. All precondition features
  2. 1 optimization feature from each of the 7 WELL concepts
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6
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What are “Performance-based Standards”

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Features that allow flexibility in how a project meets acceptable quantified thresholds.

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7
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What are the 11 human bodily systems that WELL seeks to address?

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  • Cardiovascular
  • Digestive
  • Endocrine
  • Immune
  • Integumentary
  • Muscular
  • Nervous
  • Reproductive
  • Respiratory
  • Skeletal
  • Urinary
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8
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What is the feature intent for the Air concept?

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Requirements to optimize indoor air quality by setting performance thresholds.

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What are the strategies for the Air concept?

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  1. Ventilation
  2. Filtration
  3. Moisture Control
  4. Construction Protocols
  5. Protection from Endogenous Pollution
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10
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How many features are there in the Air concept?

A

29

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What is the feature intent for the Water concept?

A

Optimize and achieve performance thresholds while improving access to drinking water to promote hydration.

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What are the strategies for the Water concept?

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  1. Water Quality
  2. Filtration
  3. Drinking Water Access
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13
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What are some examples of naturally occurring contaminants?

LAG

A
  • Lead
  • Arsenic
  • Glyphosate
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14
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What are PPCPs?

A

Pharmaceuticals and Personal-Care Products

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15
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What is the feature intent for Nourishment?

A

Encourage improved eating habits by providing occupants with

  1. Healthier food choices
  2. Behavioural cues
  3. Knowledge about nutrient quality
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16
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How many features are there in the Nourishment concept?

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15

17
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What are some strategies for the Nourishment concept?

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  1. Food production
  2. Sanitary food prep areas
  3. Access to healthy foods
  4. Healthy portions
  5. Mindful eating
18
Q

What are macronutrients?

A

Energy containing components of the diet that are necessary for survival.

19
Q

What are some statistics for “Eating food away from home”?

  1. 1970
  2. 2012
A
  1. 1970 – 25%
  2. 2012 – 43%
20
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What are the 3 examples of macronutrients?

A
  • Carbohydrates
  • Proteins
  • Fats
21
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What are micronutrients?

A

Essential nutrients that the body needs to function properly.

22
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What are some examples of micronutrients?

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  • Vitamins
  • Minerals
23
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What is the feature intent for the Light concept?

A

Requirements to reinforce the body’s circadian rhythm and improve energy, mood and productivity.

24
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How many features are there in the Light concept?

A

11

25
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What are some strategies for the Light concept?

A
  • Daylighting
  • Glare Control
  • Colour Quality
  • Activity-Based Levels
26
Q

What is circadian lighting?

A

Lighting that emulates the natural environment

27
Q

What is the feature intent for the Fitness concept?

A

Encourage physical activity by utilising building technologies and knowledge-based strategies.

28
Q

How many features are there in the Fitness concept?

A

8

29
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What are the strategies for the Fitness concept?

A
  • Exterior Active Design
  • Interior Active Design
  • Physical Activity Spaces
  • Activity-Based Working
  • Awareness and Habits
30
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What is the feature intent for the Comfort concept?

A

Creating indoor environments that minimize distractions while promoting productivity.

31
Q

How many features are there in the Comfort concept?

A

11

32
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What are the strategies for the Comfort concept?

A
  • Accessibility
  • Thermal
  • Acoustic
  • Olfactory
  • Ergonomics
33
Q

What is the feature intent for the Mind concept?

A
  • Support mental and emotional health by providing occupants with feedback and knowledge about their environment.
34
Q

How many features are there in the Mind concept?

A

19

35
Q

What are the strategies for the Mind concept?

A
  • Connection to nature
  • Integrative design
  • Beauty
36
Q

What is the Certification Process like?

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A
  1. Registration
  2. Documentation
  3. Submission
  4. Performance Verification
  5. Certification
  6. Performance re-verification / re-certification
37
Q

What is a WELL Report?

A
  • Feature by Feature assessment
  • Indicates deficiencies
  • Issued in WELL Online
  • Can be accepted or appealed