WELL AP CERTIFIED STUDY DOSSIER 2026
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS PACK
● When did WELL v1 launch. Answer: 2014
● When did WELL v2 launch. Answer: 2018
● What did the IWBI Task Force on COVID-19 do?. Answer: 16 co-
chairs and nearly 600 leaders and experts from 30 countries, collectively
crowdsourced hundreds of comments during a 40-day sprint to assess
how WELL v2 could be further strengthened to better support
prevention and preparedness, resiliency and recovery
● Definition of WELL building. Answer: A framework for creating
healthier spaces that enhance human health and well-being.
● WELL v2 Strategies. Answer: Backed by scientific research, it aims
to improve health through design interventions and policies.
● WELL v2 Community Involvment. Answer: Draws expertise from
diverse professionals worldwide
,● Which communities were involvement in V2?. Answer: V2 draws
expertise from a diverse community of WELL users, practitioners,
public health professionals and building scientists around the world
● How long did V2's pilot phase last?. Answer: Incorporated feedback
from a global community during a two-year pilot phase.
● Who supported the evolution of WELL V2. Answer: WELL v2 was
supported by more than 150 WELL concept advisors. Concept advisors
have expertise in one or more of the ten WELL concepts and provide
input on solutions to health and well-being concerns, best practices for
localization, case studies to fill research gaps and innovative topic areas.
● What are the 5 WELL Advisories?. Answer: WELL Concept
Advisories, IWBI Research Advisory, WELL for Residentail Advisory,
WELL City Advisory, Investing for Health Advisory
● When and why was the IWBI Governance Council established?.
Answer: In 2020, IWBI formed the Governance Council, consisting of
global leaders from diverse backgrounds. Tasked with upholding WELL
Building Standard integrity and fostering global market transformation.
● The Governance Council ensured WELL v2 met what four essential
criteria of predefined best practices.. Answer: Evidence-based: Features
are supported by a robust evidence base linking design, policy, and built
environment strategies to health outcomes.
, Verifiable: All features undergo third-party verification by GBCI
through documentation or performance testing.
Implementable: Features have been tested through previous WELL
versions, demonstrating adoption across global projects.
Input: IWBI gathered feedback from diverse stakeholders to inform
WELL's development.
● Defining the Project Boundary. Answer: the project pursuing WELL
certification should be defined by a clear boundary, such that the project
is physically distinct from any portion of spaces not part of the project
pursuing WELL certification.
● WELL v2 space types. Answer: Space types refer to spaces within a
project and not the project as a whole
● Occupiable space. Answer: spaces that can be occupied for any task
or activity, including transition areas or balconies, but excluding spaces
that are rarely accessed, such as storage spaces or equipment rooms.
● Why do we find the Occupant Types?. Answer: Determining or
anticipating who will be present in each phase of a project helps create a
complete picture of where and for whom the requirements of WELL
features apply.
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS PACK
● When did WELL v1 launch. Answer: 2014
● When did WELL v2 launch. Answer: 2018
● What did the IWBI Task Force on COVID-19 do?. Answer: 16 co-
chairs and nearly 600 leaders and experts from 30 countries, collectively
crowdsourced hundreds of comments during a 40-day sprint to assess
how WELL v2 could be further strengthened to better support
prevention and preparedness, resiliency and recovery
● Definition of WELL building. Answer: A framework for creating
healthier spaces that enhance human health and well-being.
● WELL v2 Strategies. Answer: Backed by scientific research, it aims
to improve health through design interventions and policies.
● WELL v2 Community Involvment. Answer: Draws expertise from
diverse professionals worldwide
,● Which communities were involvement in V2?. Answer: V2 draws
expertise from a diverse community of WELL users, practitioners,
public health professionals and building scientists around the world
● How long did V2's pilot phase last?. Answer: Incorporated feedback
from a global community during a two-year pilot phase.
● Who supported the evolution of WELL V2. Answer: WELL v2 was
supported by more than 150 WELL concept advisors. Concept advisors
have expertise in one or more of the ten WELL concepts and provide
input on solutions to health and well-being concerns, best practices for
localization, case studies to fill research gaps and innovative topic areas.
● What are the 5 WELL Advisories?. Answer: WELL Concept
Advisories, IWBI Research Advisory, WELL for Residentail Advisory,
WELL City Advisory, Investing for Health Advisory
● When and why was the IWBI Governance Council established?.
Answer: In 2020, IWBI formed the Governance Council, consisting of
global leaders from diverse backgrounds. Tasked with upholding WELL
Building Standard integrity and fostering global market transformation.
● The Governance Council ensured WELL v2 met what four essential
criteria of predefined best practices.. Answer: Evidence-based: Features
are supported by a robust evidence base linking design, policy, and built
environment strategies to health outcomes.
, Verifiable: All features undergo third-party verification by GBCI
through documentation or performance testing.
Implementable: Features have been tested through previous WELL
versions, demonstrating adoption across global projects.
Input: IWBI gathered feedback from diverse stakeholders to inform
WELL's development.
● Defining the Project Boundary. Answer: the project pursuing WELL
certification should be defined by a clear boundary, such that the project
is physically distinct from any portion of spaces not part of the project
pursuing WELL certification.
● WELL v2 space types. Answer: Space types refer to spaces within a
project and not the project as a whole
● Occupiable space. Answer: spaces that can be occupied for any task
or activity, including transition areas or balconies, but excluding spaces
that are rarely accessed, such as storage spaces or equipment rooms.
● Why do we find the Occupant Types?. Answer: Determining or
anticipating who will be present in each phase of a project helps create a
complete picture of where and for whom the requirements of WELL
features apply.
