WELL Certification – Your Questions Answered

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WELL Certification Your Questions Answered
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What Exactly is the WELL Institute?
International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) to
address a gap in the sustainable real estate
industry putting people first. WELL prioritizes
human health in order to increase productivity
and support mental and physical well-being,
awarding ratings to buildings based on ten core
concepts developed and tested over a ten-year
period. Each WELL v2 feature is supported by
evidence, verifiable, and implementable. Through
features such as paid parental leave and
childcare facilities, the Community concept, for
example, promotes inclusive and engaged
communities.
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What is the Distinction Between v1 And v2?
WELL recently graduated to the v2 rating system,
the result of two years of rigorous testing and
community feedback during the WELL v2 pilot,
which began in 2018. The original seven concepts
of WELL v1 (Air, Water, Nourishment, Light,
Fitness, Comfort, and Mind) were expanded to ten
Air, Water, Nourishment, Light, Movement, Thermal
Comfort, Sound, Materials, Mind, and Community.
The four new or redefined concepts emphasize
ergonomics, equity, social cohesion, and
engagement.
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What Does WELL Certification Imply For My
Building and Its Occupants?
With a people first approach to buildings, the
IWBI aims to create more healthy, enjoyable, and
productive spaces for everyone. WELL, communities
are well-maintained, high-quality environments
that prioritize human health. WELL certification
provides tenants with the assurance that the
spaces in which they live and work are safe and
designed with them in mind.
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What Steps Must I Take To Have My Building WELL
Certified?
Owner-occupied or WELL Core projects are the two
main types of projects. Each building is
certified at the Bronze, Silver, Gold, or
Platinum level, depending on the number of points
earned in each concept, as well as its
preconditions and optimizations. WELL,
communities must meet rigorous standards for
mental and physical well-being in addition to
achieving high ratings in areas such as indoor
air quality, water quality, and lighting.
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How Long Does It Take to Obtain Certification?
WELL, building certification projects typically
take 6 months to complete. For those who want a
more detailed estimate of how long certification
projects will take, the IWBI provides a helpful
timeline estimator.
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How Does WELL Fit in With The Environmental
Initiatives of My Building?
The WELL certification complements environmental
certifications such as LEED. For v2, the
International WELL Building Institute
collaborated with leading international green
rating systems, including the US Green Building
Council, to launch WELL v2 Crosswalks, an
initiative that aims to simplify and clarify the
path to dual certification with WELL and other
systems.
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How Does it Cost to Become WELL Certified for My
Building?
Each project requires a 2,500 initial enrollment
fee and a performance testing fee beginning at
6,500. Fees for owner-occupied projects are
0.16 per square foot and 0.08 per square foot
for WELL Core projects, with fees starting at
6,500 and capped at 98,000. However, program
fees for industrial locations are reduced to
0.08/sq ft (owner-occupied) or 0.05/sq ft
(non-owner-occupied) (WELL Core). Here you can
calculate the cost of certifying your building.
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Is it Worthwhile to Become WELL Certified?
WELL goes hand in hand with environmental
initiatives, making it easier to achieve your
green goals through a high standard of
sustainability. A WELL building certification is
also a health-focused one, easing tenants
concerns and giving them confidence that they are
safe and well-cared for while inside. Employees
will be more productive and have a higher quality
of life if their well-being is prioritized.
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