Mind Concept

Question 1

What role does the neurotransmitter Serotonin play?

Answer 1

exercise increases it, and Serotonin can elevate mood and regulate sleep cycle.

Question 2

How much does mental illness shorten life span?

Answer 2

10 years

Question 3

How many adults in the US suffer major depression?

Answer 3

16 million

Question 4

Chronic stress and anxiety can lead to these 4 health risks:

Answer 4

metabolic syndrome

cardiovascular disease

gastrointestinal disorders

acne & psoriasis

Question 5

what are the numbers to remember for the preconditions of all 7 concepts?

Answer 5

12-34-45-56-65-76-88

Question 6

84. Health and Wellness Awareness (Literature) each certified building shall have onhand a library (digital or physical) containing __, and ___

Answer 6

• at least one book or magazine for every 20 occupants (up to 20 titles) - a guide explaining how the project met WELL features

Question 7

85 - Integrative Design What three phases of the Integrative Design process?

Answer 7

stakeholder charrette

development plan

stakeholder orientation upon completion (building tour)

Question 8

85 - Integrative Design (Health mission) What 4 parts are included in the Development Plan written document?

Answer 8

site selection/public transportation

WELL concepts

plans for implementation

operations and maintenance plans

Question 9

86 - Post-Occupancy Surveys Sample size - how many employees, how often?

Answer 9

30% at least once per year

Question 10

What standard is used to develop the occupant survey?

Answer 10

Occupant Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) from UC Berkeley

Question 11

86 - IEQ Survey Content Buildings with ___or more employees covering which 7 topics?

Answer 11

10 employees 1. acoustics 2. thermal comfort 3. furnishings 4. light levels/quality 5. odors 6. cleanliness/maint 7. layout

Question 12

86 - surveys - results should be sent to which 3 groups within 30 days?

Answer 12

owners and managers, occupants, IWBI

Question 13

87 - Beauty and Mindful Design 1 to create calm/improve mood What are 5 features to incorporate? (5)

Answer 13

human delight

celebration of culture, spirit, and place

public art

Question 14

88 - Biophilia 1 - Qualitative what are the three parts?

Answer 14

nature incorporation

pattern incorporation

nature interaction

Question 15

89 - Adaptable Spaces what are the four parts? spaces need to be adaptable to: (4)

Answer 15

Stimuli Management (working/collaborating)

Privacy (focusing)

Space management (organization)

Workplace Sleep Support (resting)

Question 16

89 - Adaptable Spaces - Part 1 Stimuli spaces 2,000 SF or larger have quiet zones with no more than ___seats per room; and collaboration zones with no less than ___ seats and 1+ white board

Answer 16

3 seats

Question 17

89 - Adaptable Spaces - Part 3 Space Mngmt (storage) Workstation cabinet or locker___ ft3 / occupant

Answer 17

4 ft3

Question 18

89 - Adaptable Spaces - Part 4 Sleep Support Sleep pod/couch - one per the first ___occupants + one for every ___ occupants after

Answer 18

30 - 100

Question 19

90 - Healthy Sleep Policy lack of sleep increases risk of these 5 conditions:

Answer 19

depression

diabetes

heart attack

hypertension

stroke

Question 20

90 - Healthy Sleep Policy - cap work at Midnight and provide employees with a ___% subsidy on software that monitors steps/eating habits/caffeine

Answer 20

50%

Question 21

91 - Travel what 4 policies can help reduce travel stress?

Answer 21

non red-eye flights or choice to work remotely on day of arrival

shorten travel time to under 5 hours and under 25% of total trip time

domestic trips longer than 2 weeks and international longer than 4 weeks get a 48 hour flight home for family

hotels with fitness centers

Question 22

92 - Building Health Policy (health insurance) employers should provide at least 3 of 5:

Answer 22

insurance to part and full time workers and their dependents

flexible spending accounts

health saving accts

on-site immunizations (or time off to get them)

encourage ill employees to stay home or work remotely

Question 23

93 - Workplace Family Support (maternity/paternity) paid leave is ___weeks + unpaid leave is ___weeks during any 12 months

Answer 23

6 weeks paid + 12 weeks unpaid

Question 24

Nursing mothers get a break every ___hours for ___minutes

Answer 24

3 hours for 15 min

Question 25

94 - Self-Monitoring Devices (fitbits) Employers supply at 50% cost a device that monitors at least 2 of 4 parameters:

Answer 25

heart rate activity/steps sleep duration/quality/regularity body weight/mass

Question 26

95 - Stress and Addiction treatment programs are made available to employees through

Answer 26

EAPs Employee Assistance programs, and stress management workshops offered by qualified counselors

Question 27

96 - Altruism - acts of charity outside of work are promoted by giving employees \_\_\_hrs paid time 2x/year; and matching donations made by employees annually

Answer 27

8 hours

Question 28

97 - Material Transparency (right to know what's in the building) At least ___ by cost of finishes, and furnishings have a _____ and or LEED v4 \_\_\_\_\_.

Answer 28

At least 50% by cost of finishes, and furnishings have a Declare Label LEED v4 Health Product Declaration (HPD).

Question 29

98 - Organizational Transparency - to ensure workers are treated fairly owners must participate in either the ____ program or the \_\_\_\_\_.

Answer 29

Living Future Institute JUST program GRI Sustainability Reporting Guidelines

Question 30

99. Beauty and Design II - to improve morale/mood What 3 parts make up this feature?

Answer 30

ceiling height (rooms greater than 30' wide, need 9' ceilings) artwork (lobbies and spaces greater than 300 SF) spatial familiarity/wayfinding for projects over 10k SF

Question 31

100. Biophilia II - Quantitative bring nature inside with these 3 parts:

Answer 31

outdoor biophilia Indoor Biophilia Water Feature

Question 32

100. Biophilia II, part 1 - outdoor biophilia \_\_% of site area = gardens, with \_\_% tree canopy

Answer 32

25% of site area = gardens with 70% tree canopy

Question 33

100. Biophilia II, part 2 - indoor biophilia potted plants cover \_\_\_% of floor area and green wall, 1 per floor, = \_\_\_% of floor area

Answer 33

potted plants 1 % floor green wall 2% of floor

Question 34

Part 2: Information Reporting of Feature 86 requires that the project team submit the results of occupant surveys within ___ to the building owners, building managers, and IWBI.

Answer 34

30 days

Question 35

\_\_\_ is human affinity for the natural world.

Answer 35

Biophillia

Question 36

Travel Policy of Feature 91, the amount of travel time for short-term business trips must be limited so that it does not exceed both ___ hours and 25% of the total trip duration.

Answer 36

5

Question 37

A ___ is designed by the International Living Future Institute and promotes transparency in disclosing material ingredients.

Answer 37

Declare label

Question 38

A comprehensive approach to the design, construction, and operation of building systems and equipment that encourages a holistic approach to maximizing building performance, human wellness and comfort, and environmental benefits.

Answer 38

Integrative design process

Question 39

A reporting standard from the Global Reporting Initiative that helps organizations set goals, measure performance, and manage change in order to make their operations more sustainable for the environment, society, and the economy.

Answer 39

G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines

Question 40

An open-standard format from the Health Product Declaration Collaborative for reporting product content and associated health information for building products and materials.

Answer 40

Health Product Declaration (HPD)

Question 41

The imitation of natural or biological designs, patterns, and processes in the production of materials or structures.

Answer 41

Biomimicry

Question 42

A state of knowledge about an environment brought about by repeated association with elements within that environment.

Answer 42

Spatial familiarity

Question 43

A voluntary transparency labeling platform for organizations created by the International Living Future Institute that includes information on employee treatment, safety, social stewardship, and diversity.

Answer 43

JUST Program

Question 44

Which term best describes the state of having regulated responses to environmental conditions to retain stability as covered within the WELL Building Standard?

Answer 44

Homeostasis

Question 45

Mental illness and substance use disorders account for DALYs

Answer 45

184 million