Introduction to WELL Flashcards
Are people willing to pay a premium for healthier home?
Yes
What are the financial benefits of WELL Certification?
Enhances the value of a building and reduces costs associated with personnel.
What are the 7 concepts of WELL?
- Air
- Water
- Nourishment
- Light
- Fitness
- Comfort
- Mind
What are the strategies to consider for “Core and Shell” projects?
- Site Location
- Building Proportions
- Building Structure
- Window Locations and Glazing
- HVAC (Heating, Cooling and Ventilation)
- Water Quality

For “Core and Shell” projects, what are the minimum requirements for WELL Certification?
- All precondition features
- 1 optimization feature from each of the 7 WELL concepts
What are “Performance-based Standards”
Features that allow flexibility in how a project meets acceptable quantified thresholds.
What are the 11 human bodily systems that WELL seeks to address?
- Cardiovascular
- Digestive
- Endocrine
- Immune
- Integumentary
- Muscular
- Nervous
- Reproductive
- Respiratory
- Skeletal
- Urinary
What is the feature intent for the Air concept?
Requirements to optimize indoor air quality by setting performance thresholds.
What are the strategies for the Air concept?

- Ventilation
- Filtration
- Moisture Control
- Construction Protocols
- Protection from Endogenous Pollution
How many features are there in the Air concept?
29
What is the feature intent for the Water concept?
Optimize and achieve performance thresholds while improving access to drinking water to promote hydration.
What are the strategies for the Water concept?

- Water Quality
- Filtration
- Drinking Water Access
What are some examples of naturally occurring contaminants?
LAG
- Lead
- Arsenic
- Glyphosate
What are PPCPs?
Pharmaceuticals and Personal-Care Products

What is the feature intent for Nourishment?
Encourage improved eating habits by providing occupants with
- Healthier food choices
- Behavioural cues
- Knowledge about nutrient quality
How many features are there in the Nourishment concept?
15
What are some strategies for the Nourishment concept?

- Food production
- Sanitary food prep areas
- Access to healthy foods
- Healthy portions
- Mindful eating
What are macronutrients?
Energy containing components of the diet that are necessary for survival.
What are some statistics for “Eating food away from home”?
- 1970
- 2012
- 1970 – 25%
- 2012 – 43%
What are the 3 examples of macronutrients?
- Carbohydrates
- Proteins
- Fats
What are micronutrients?
Essential nutrients that the body needs to function properly.
What are some examples of micronutrients?
- Vitamins
- Minerals
What is the feature intent for the Light concept?
Requirements to reinforce the body’s circadian rhythm and improve energy, mood and productivity.
How many features are there in the Light concept?
11
What are some strategies for the Light concept?

- Daylighting
- Glare Control
- Colour Quality
- Activity-Based Levels
What is circadian lighting?
Lighting that emulates the natural environment
What is the feature intent for the Fitness concept?
Encourage physical activity by utilising building technologies and knowledge-based strategies.
How many features are there in the Fitness concept?
8
What are the strategies for the Fitness concept?

- Exterior Active Design
- Interior Active Design
- Physical Activity Spaces
- Activity-Based Working
- Awareness and Habits
What is the feature intent for the Comfort concept?
Creating indoor environments that minimize distractions while promoting productivity.
How many features are there in the Comfort concept?
11
What are the strategies for the Comfort concept?

- Accessibility
- Thermal
- Acoustic
- Olfactory
- Ergonomics
What is the feature intent for the Mind concept?
- Support mental and emotional health by providing occupants with feedback and knowledge about their environment.
How many features are there in the Mind concept?
19
What are the strategies for the Mind concept?
- Connection to nature
- Integrative design
- Beauty
What is the Certification Process like?
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- Registration
- Documentation
- Submission
- Performance Verification
- Certification
- Performance re-verification / re-certification
What is a WELL Report?
- Feature by Feature assessment
- Indicates deficiencies
- Issued in WELL Online
- Can be accepted or appealed