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WELL v2 Performance Standard Flashcards

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How many domains are there in the WELL v2 performance standard?

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11

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Per concept, how many points may a project pursue?

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12/concept

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How many points across the ten concepts may a project pursue?

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no more than 100 points total + 10 in innovation

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What are the types of artificial ingredients listed in N05?

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Colorings, sweeteners, preservatives, and fats & oils

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Colorings

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Blue 1 (E133), Blue 2 (E132), Green 3, Orange B, Citrus Red 2, Red 3 (E127), Red 40 (E129), Yellow 5 (E102), Yellow 6 (E110), carmine, cochineal, caramel coloring

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Sweeteners

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acesulfame-potassium (acesulfame-k), advantame, aspartame, calcium saccharin, saccharin, sucralose, cyclamate, neotame, polydextrose, olestra

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Preservatives

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sodium nitrate, sodium nitrite, potassium bromate, potassium iodate, propyl galate, BHA (butylated hydroxyanisole) BHT (butylated hydroxytoluene), TBHQ, sodium benzoate

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Fats & Oils

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BVO (brominated vegetable oil), partially hydrogenated oil

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9
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How many well concepts are there?

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10

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What are some qualities of WELL v2

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It is resilient, verified, and dynamic

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11
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On which principles is WELL v2 founded?

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Equitable
Global
Evidence-based
Technically robust
Customer-focused
Resilient
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12
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What are the ten concepts in WELL v2?

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Air
Water
Nourishment
Light
Movement
Thermal Comfort
Sound
Materials
Mind
Community
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13
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How many points are available in each WELL v2 scorecard?

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110

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14
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What are the two main groups for WELL v2 projects?

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Owner-occupied

WELL Core

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How much of the total building floor area must be available for performance testing for WELL Core projects?

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at least 2.5%

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What are the requirements for multifamily residences to pursue WELL?

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They must contain at least five dwelling units in a single building with common structural elements
(i.e. apartments, condominiums, townhouses, and other residential complexes within all market thresholds - affordable housing, market-rate, and luxury)

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17
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In multifamily certifications, is testing required in dwelling units at recertification?

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No, it is only required in common areas and spaces dedicated to building management

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18
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What space types might be included in a school?

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classrooms, offices, a commercial kitchen, and dining areas

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Rooms larger than 10,000 sq. ft. may be divided into separate zones at least XX sq. ft. each?

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3,500 sq. ft.

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What different occupant types does WELL recognize?

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Occupant
Regular occupant
Visitor
Employee
Eligible employee
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What is the goal of the AIR concept?

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To achieve high levels of indoor air quality across a building’s lifetime

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What strategies are used for the AIR concept?

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source elimination or reduction
active and passive building design and operation strategies
human behavior interventions

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23
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How much time do people spend in enclosed spaces?

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~90%

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24
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What are some symptoms of exposure to poor air quality?

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headaches
dry throat
eye irritation
runny nose

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What are some serious health outcomes related to poor indoor air quality?

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asthma attacks
Legionella infections
carbon monoxide poisoning

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26
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How much money in net avoidable costs does the EPA suggest are associated with indoor air pollution?

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> $100 billion annually
(45% of those costs are attributable to avoidable deaths from radon and environmental tobacco smoke, about 45% from lost productivity, and 10% from avoidable respiratory diseases)

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27
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What are the most common indoor air contaminants?

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combustion sources (candles, tobacco products, stoves, furnaces, and fireplaces)

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28
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What is the tenth most important cause of ill health for the world’s populations?

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air pollution

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29
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How many premature deaths in 2012 did air pollution contribute to?

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seven million

around 600,000 of those were children under 5 years old

30
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What does the WELL Water concept cover?

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aspects of the quality, distribution, and control of liquid water in a building

31
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What is a contributing factor to inadequate hydration?

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real or perceived quality of drinking water

32
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What are some diet-related diseases?

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cardiovascular disease
high blood pressure
diabetes

33
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What nourishment related theme accounts for more than one in every five deaths globally?

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Poor nutrition

34
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What is the goal of the Light concept?

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To create lighting environments that promote visual, mental, and biological health

35
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To what maladies has disruption of the circadian rhythm been linked?

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obesity
diabetes
depression
metabolic disorders

36
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What contributes to pre-mature mortality and chronic diseases like type II diabetes, cardiovascular disease, depression, stroke, dementia, and some forms of cancer?

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Physical inactivity

37
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How much of the adult population is physically inactive? (2016 datapoint)

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Nearly a quarter (23%)

38
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How much money did physical inactivity cost healthcare systems globally in 2013?

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about $54 billion

and contributed nearly $14 billion in productivity losses

39
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In a study published in 2011, self-reported time spent sitting ranged from X-X hours per day among adults, globally?

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3-9 hours

40
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What are the health risks of sedentary behaviour?

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Obesity
Type II diabetes
Cardiovascular risks
Premature mortality

41
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How many deaths could be averted if physical inactivity was reduced by 10%?

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more than half a million

42
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How many deaths could be averted if physical inactivity was reduced by 25%?

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over a million

43
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By how much would the elimination of physical inactivity increase the global lifespan?

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0.68 years on average

44
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What does thermal comfort influence in individuals?

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level of motivation
alertness
focus
mood

45
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What systems does thermal comfort influence the most?

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integumentary
endocrine
respiratory

46
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For what percentage of occupants should buildings provide an acceptable thermal environment?

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80%

47
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What percentage of office buildings’ thermal environments met the accepted goals of human satisfaction?

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11%

48
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What are some effects of exterior noise from transportation or industrial sources?

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sleep disturbance
hypertension
the reduction of mental arithmetic skills in school-aged children

49
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What are some “legacy” chemicals?

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lead
asbestos
mercury
chromated copper arsenate (CCA)
polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB)
50
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In 2017, how many deaths did lead exposure account for?

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one million

51
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What two strategies does the WELL Materials concept advance?

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1) To increase literacy on materials by promoting ingredient disclosure
2) To promote the assessment and optimization of product composition in order to minimize impact to human and environmental health

52
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What factors determine mental health?

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work conditions
lifestyle
health behaviors

53
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What percentage of the global burden of disease accounts for mental health and substance abuse?

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13%

54
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What percentage of years lived with disability is attributed to mental health and substance abuse?

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32%

55
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How many deaths per year are alcohol-related?

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3.3 million (6% of all deaths)

56
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What percentage of adults will experience a mental health condition during their lifetime?

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30%

57
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About how much is spent / person on mental health?

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less than $2/person

58
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How much higher is the mortality rate of people with mental health conditions versus the general population?

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2.2 times higher

59
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What is the median amount of years lost due to mental health conditions?

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10 years of potential life lost

60
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How do design strategies, such as increasing nature contact, impact mental health?

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They can decrease levels of depression and anxiety
Increase attentional capacity
Improve recovery from job stress and illness
Increase pain tolerance
Increase psychological well-being

61
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How many urban families live in substandard housing?

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an estimated 235 million

62
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What percentage of men’s earnings to women in the UK make?

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80.2%

63
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What are the prerequisites for the AIR concept?

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1) Air Quality
2) Smoke-Free Environment
3) Ventilation Design
4) Construction Pollution Management

64
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What are the first and second leading causes of lung cancer?

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1) Tobacco use

2) Radon exposure

65
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What is an effective method to bring radon below acceptable thresholds?

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Mechanical ventilation

66
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In which section can you find the acceptable thresholds for particulate matter?

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A01 - Air Quality

67
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What are some health issues associated with tobacco smoke?

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asthma attacks
respiratory infections
coronary heart disease
stroke
lung cancer 
SIDS
68
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How far from entrances must someone be to smoke per A02 - Smoke-Free Environment?

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25 ft. (or the maximum extent allowable by local codes)

69
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What are some symptoms people in poorly ventilated spaces may have?

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headache
fatigue
dizziness
nausea
cough
sneezing
shortness of breath
eye, nose, throat, and skin irritation
(all together = sick building syndrome)
70
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What operational issues does poor ventilation cause?

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increased rates of employee absences
higher operational costs for businesses
decreased productivity in students

71
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What percentage of absenteeism is due to insufficient provision of fresh air in buildings?

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35%

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