Mind Concept Flashcards

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What role does the neurotransmitter Serotonin play?

A

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

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2
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How much does mental illness shorten life span?

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10 years

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3
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How many adults in the US suffer major depression?

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16 million

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

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metabolic syndrome

cardiovascular disease

gastrointestinal disorders

acne & psoriasis

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5
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what are the numbers to remember for the preconditions of all 7 concepts?

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

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6
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  1. Health and Wellness Awareness (Literature) each certified building shall have onhand a library (digital or physical) containing __, and ___
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  • at least one book or magazine for every 20 occupants (up to 20 titles) - a guide explaining how the project met WELL features
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7
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85 - Integrative Design What three phases of the Integrative Design process?

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stakeholder charrette

development plan

stakeholder orientation upon completion (building tour)

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

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site selection/public transportation

WELL concepts

plans for implementation

operations and maintenance plans

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9
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86 - Post-Occupancy Surveys Sample size - how many employees, how often?

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30% at least once per year

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10
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What standard is used to develop the occupant survey?

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Occupant Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) from UC Berkeley

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

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

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12
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86 - surveys - results should be sent to which 3 groups within 30 days?

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owners and managers, occupants, IWBI

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

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human delight

celebration of culture, spirit, and place

public art

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14
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88 - Biophilia 1 - Qualitative what are the three parts?

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nature incorporation

pattern incorporation

nature interaction

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

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Stimuli Management (working/collaborating)

Privacy (focusing)

Space management (organization)

Workplace Sleep Support (resting)

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16
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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

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3 seats

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17
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89 - Adaptable Spaces - Part 3 Space Mngmt (storage) Workstation cabinet or locker___ ft3 / occupant

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4 ft3

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18
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89 - Adaptable Spaces - Part 4 Sleep Support Sleep pod/couch - one per the first ___occupants + one for every ___ occupants after

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30 - 100

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19
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90 - Healthy Sleep Policy lack of sleep increases risk of these 5 conditions:

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depression

diabetes

heart attack

hypertension

stroke

20
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90 - Healthy Sleep Policy - cap work at Midnight and provide employees with a ___% subsidy on software that monitors steps/eating habits/caffeine

A

50%

21
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91 - Travel what 4 policies can help reduce travel stress?

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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

22
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92 - Building Health Policy (health insurance) employers should provide at least 3 of 5:

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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

23
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93 - Workplace Family Support (maternity/paternity) paid leave is ___weeks + unpaid leave is ___weeks during any 12 months

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6 weeks paid + 12 weeks unpaid

24
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Nursing mothers get a break every ___hours for ___minutes

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3 hours for 15 min

25
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94 - Self-Monitoring Devices (fitbits) Employers supply at 50% cost a device that monitors at least 2 of 4 parameters:

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heart rate

activity/steps

sleep duration/quality/regularity

body weight/mass

26
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95 - Stress and Addiction treatment programs are made available to employees through

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

27
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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

A

8 hours

28
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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 _____.

A

At least 50% by cost of finishes, and furnishings have a

Declare Label

LEED v4 Health Product Declaration (HPD).

29
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98 - Organizational Transparency - to ensure workers are treated fairly owners must participate in either the ____ program or the _____.

A

Living Future Institute JUST program

GRI Sustainability Reporting Guidelines

30
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  1. Beauty and Design II - to improve morale/mood What 3 parts make up this feature?
A

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

31
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  1. Biophilia II - Quantitative bring nature inside with these 3 parts:
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outdoor biophilia

Indoor Biophilia

Water Feature

32
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  1. Biophilia II, part 1 - outdoor biophilia __% of site area = gardens, with __% tree canopy
A

25% of site area = gardens

with 70% tree canopy

33
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  1. Biophilia II, part 2 - indoor biophilia potted plants cover ___% of floor area and green wall, 1 per floor, = ___% of floor area
A

potted plants 1 %

floor green wall 2% of floor

34
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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.

A

30 days

35
Q

___ is human affinity for the natural world.

A

Biophillia

36
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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.

A

5

37
Q

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

A

Declare label

38
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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.

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Integrative design process

39
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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.

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G4 Sustainability Reporting Guidelines

40
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An open-standard format from the Health Product Declaration Collaborative for reporting product content and associated health information for building products and materials.

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Health Product Declaration (HPD)

41
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The imitation of natural or biological designs, patterns, and processes in the production of materials or structures.

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Biomimicry

42
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A state of knowledge about an environment brought about by repeated association with elements within that environment.

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Spatial familiarity

43
Q

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.

A

JUST Program

44
Q

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

A

Homeostasis

45
Q

Mental illness and substance use disorders account for DALYs

A

184 million