WELL v2 Performance Standard

Question 1

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

Answer 1

11

Question 2

Per concept, how many points may a project pursue?

Answer 2

12/concept

Question 3

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

Answer 3

no more than 100 points total + 10 in innovation

Question 4

What are the types of artificial ingredients listed in N05?

Answer 4

Colorings, sweeteners, preservatives, and fats & oils

Question 5

Colorings

Answer 5

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

Question 6

Sweeteners

Answer 6

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

Question 7

Preservatives

Answer 7

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

Question 8

Fats & Oils

Answer 8

BVO (brominated vegetable oil), partially hydrogenated oil

Question 9

How many well concepts are there?

Answer 9

10

Question 10

What are some qualities of WELL v2

Answer 10

It is resilient, verified, and dynamic

Question 11

On which principles is WELL v2 founded?

Answer 11

Equitable
Global
Evidence-based
Technically robust
Customer-focused
Resilient

Question 12

What are the ten concepts in WELL v2?

Answer 12

Air
Water
Nourishment
Light
Movement
Thermal Comfort
Sound
Materials
Mind
Community

Question 13

How many points are available in each WELL v2 scorecard?

Answer 13

110

Question 14

What are the two main groups for WELL v2 projects?

Answer 14

Owner-occupied

WELL Core

Question 15

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

Answer 15

at least 2.5%

Question 16

What are the requirements for multifamily residences to pursue WELL?

Answer 16

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)

Question 17

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

Answer 17

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

Question 18

What space types might be included in a school?

Answer 18

classrooms, offices, a commercial kitchen, and dining areas

Question 19

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

Answer 19

3,500 sq. ft.

Question 20

What different occupant types does WELL recognize?

Answer 20

Occupant
Regular occupant
Visitor
Employee
Eligible employee

Question 21

What is the goal of the AIR concept?

Answer 21

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

Question 22

What strategies are used for the AIR concept?

Answer 22

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

Question 23

How much time do people spend in enclosed spaces?

Answer 23

~90%

Question 24

What are some symptoms of exposure to poor air quality?

Answer 24

headaches
dry throat
eye irritation
runny nose

Question 25

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

Answer 25

asthma attacks Legionella infections carbon monoxide poisoning

Question 26

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

Answer 26

> $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)

Question 27

What are the most common indoor air contaminants?

Answer 27

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

Question 28

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

Answer 28

air pollution

Question 29

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

Answer 29

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

Question 30

What does the WELL Water concept cover?

Answer 30

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

Question 31

What is a contributing factor to inadequate hydration?

Answer 31

real or perceived quality of drinking water

Question 32

What are some diet-related diseases?

Answer 32

cardiovascular disease high blood pressure diabetes

Question 33

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

Answer 33

Poor nutrition

Question 34

What is the goal of the Light concept?

Answer 34

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

Question 35

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

Answer 35

obesity diabetes depression metabolic disorders

Question 36

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

Answer 36

Physical inactivity

Question 37

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

Answer 37

Nearly a quarter (23%)

Question 38

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

Answer 38

about $54 billion | and contributed nearly $14 billion in productivity losses

Question 39

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

Answer 39

3-9 hours

Question 40

What are the health risks of sedentary behaviour?

Answer 40

Obesity Type II diabetes Cardiovascular risks Premature mortality

Question 41

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

Answer 41

more than half a million

Question 42

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

Answer 42

over a million

Question 43

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

Answer 43

0.68 years on average

Question 44

What does thermal comfort influence in individuals?

Answer 44

level of motivation alertness focus mood

Question 45

What systems does thermal comfort influence the most?

Answer 45

integumentary endocrine respiratory

Question 46

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

Answer 46

80%

Question 47

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

Answer 47

11%

Question 48

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

Answer 48

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

Question 49

What are some "legacy" chemicals?

Answer 49

``` lead asbestos mercury chromated copper arsenate (CCA) polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB) ```

Question 50

In 2017, how many deaths did lead exposure account for?

Answer 50

one million

Question 51

What two strategies does the WELL Materials concept advance?

Answer 51

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

Question 52

What factors determine mental health?

Answer 52

work conditions lifestyle health behaviors

Question 53

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

Answer 53

13%

Question 54

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

Answer 54

32%

Question 55

How many deaths per year are alcohol-related?

Answer 55

3.3 million (6% of all deaths)

Question 56

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

Answer 56

30%

Question 57

About how much is spent / person on mental health?

Answer 57

less than $2/person

Question 58

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

Answer 58

2.2 times higher

Question 59

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

Answer 59

10 years of potential life lost

Question 60

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

Answer 60

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

Question 61

How many urban families live in substandard housing?

Answer 61

an estimated 235 million

Question 62

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

Answer 62

80.2%

Question 63

What are the prerequisites for the AIR concept?

Answer 63

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

Question 64

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

Answer 64

1) Tobacco use | 2) Radon exposure

Question 65

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

Answer 65

Mechanical ventilation

Question 66

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

Answer 66

A01 - Air Quality

Question 67

What are some health issues associated with tobacco smoke?

Answer 67

``` asthma attacks respiratory infections coronary heart disease stroke lung cancer SIDS ```

Question 68

How far from entrances must someone be to smoke per A02 - Smoke-Free Environment?

Answer 68

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

Question 69

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

Answer 69

``` headache fatigue dizziness nausea cough sneezing shortness of breath eye, nose, throat, and skin irritation (all together = sick building syndrome) ```

Question 70

What operational issues does poor ventilation cause?

Answer 70

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

Question 71

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

Answer 71

35%