2.5hrs of moderate-intensity physical activity per week can reduce overall mortality risk
by what percent? - Answer-20%
/.30% of ischemic heart disease, 27% of Type II Diabetes, and 21-25% of breast and
colon cancer is caused by what? - Answer-Physical inactivity
/.7% (more than 169 million) of all disability-adjusted-life-years (DALYs) resulted from
what disorder? - Answer-Musculoskeletal disorders
/.Activated carbon filters are effective in removing what from water? - Answer-
Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)
Benzene
Styrene
other organic contaminants & VOCs
/.Alternative Adherence Path (AAP) - Answer-Alternative solution for meeting the intent
of a WELL feature requirement. Fees apply.
MUST MEET INTENT OF FEATURE!
/.Alveoli - Answer-Small thin-walled air-containing compartments of the lung that are
typically arranged in clusters that give the tissue a honeycomb appearance and expand
its surface area for the purpose of oxygen exchange
/.An increase in relative humidity of 35% can increase the emissions of formaldehyde by
what factor? - Answer-1.8 - 2.6
/.Asbestos is associated with what 2 diseases? - Answer-Mesothelioma
Lung Cancer
/.Beauty and Biophilia primarily impact which body system? - Answer-Nervous system
/.Benzene and formaldehyde are considered what type of compound? - Answer-VOC
/.Briefly explain how vision works. - Answer-Light enters the eye and hits photoreceptors
on the retina: rods, cones, and intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells
(ipRGCs)
/.Building Envelope - Answer-The separation between the interior and the exterior
environments of a building, restricting transfer of air, water, heat, light, noise, and
creatures.
,/.Circadian photoentrainment - Answer-The process by which light keeps the body's
internal clocks synchronised. All light, not just sunlight can contribute to circadian
photoentrainment.
/.Curative Action Plan - Answer-Doc that outlines strategies that project teams will
employ to address any unmet criteria as identified in a WELL report. These must be
submitted to the IWBI within 180 days of receiving the WELL report, and must detail a
specific and feasible plan of action.
/.Define "spot check" - Answer-Different from "visual inspection" in that spot checks
serve to merely support another form of documentation.
/.Define NIC - Answer-Noise Isolation Class. A field test that determines sound
transmitting abilities of a WALL CONSTRUCTION. Increased NIC = increased sound
insulation. (i.e. better at reducing sound transmission between walls)
#81- Sound Barriers
/.Define Noise Criteria (NC) - Answer-The sound pressure limits for a room.
/.Define rods, cones, and ipRGCs - Answer-Rods: peripheral vision, and vision in dim
lighting. Peak sensitivity to green-blue light (498 nm)
Cones: Daytime vision and colour perception. Peak sensitivity to green-yellow light (555
nm)
ipRGCs: critical to circadian rhythm. Peak sensitivity to teal-blue light (480 nm). ipRGCs
send info to the suprachiasmatic nucleus to let it know the time of day based on light
received.
/.Define Universal Design (UD) - Answer-Designing objects and spaces that are
aesthetically pleasing while maximizing accessibility, usability and operability regardless
of the user's age, ability and other factors.
/.Depression is linked to what health problems? - Answer-Most common mood disorder,
associated with higher risk of heart disease and immunosuppression.
/.Dry Bulb Temperature (DBT) - Answer-Temperature of air measured by a thermometer
freely exposed to the air but shielded from radiation and moisture, without accounting
for humidity.
Usually thought of as air temperature and it is the true thermodynamic temperature.
/.Equivalent Melanopic Lux (EML) - Answer-A measure of light's effects on the circadian
cycle and determines how interior lighting can support circadian function.
EML = visual lux (L) x melanopic ratio (R) for a given light source.
/.Explain colour temperature - Answer-A way to describe light appearance. It's
measured in degrees of Kelvin (K) on a scale from 1,000 - 10,000.
, Cool colour levels give off blue-white light that mimics daylight = >4500K
Levels closest to daylight temperature colour = 5000 - 6500
/.Exposure to asbestos can occur how? - Answer-Via inhalation when building materials
degrade over time or are disturbed during renovation/construction.
/.Exposure to even minute amounts of mercury and lead has been linked to what? -
Answer-Developmental delays & deficits in learning abilities in children
High BP & kidney problems in adults
/.Exposure to organic contaminants such as PCBs and vinyl chloride in drinking water
has been associated with what ailments? - Answer-Cancer
Immune deficiencies
Nervous system difficulties
/.Feature #15 Increased Ventilation requires buildings to supply fresh air at what
percentage above typical ASHRAE standards? - Answer-30%
/.Feature #18 Air Quality Monitoring and Feedback monitors which 3 indoor pollutants,
and which 2 indoor thermal values? - Answer-Particle Count (PM 2.5, PM10)
Ozone
Carbon Dioxide
Temperature
Humidity
/.Feature #35 Periodic Water Quality Testing calls for q3 month testing for what
contaminants? - Answer-Copper
Lead
Arsenic
Mercury
/.Feature #51 Food Production requires how much gardening space? - Answer-
0.1m2/1ft2 per occupant
(max 70m2/754ft2)
/.Feature #80 Sound Reducing Surfaces applies to which surfaces? - Answer-Ceilings &
Walls (& office cubicle partitions, if present)
Ceilings:
Open offices- min NRC 0.9 for entire surface
Conference/Teleconference- min NRC 0.8 on min 50% ceiling
Walls:
Open offices- min NRC 0.8 on min 25% walls
Enclosed offices/Conference/Teleconf- min NRC 0.8 on min 25%
by what percent? - Answer-20%
/.30% of ischemic heart disease, 27% of Type II Diabetes, and 21-25% of breast and
colon cancer is caused by what? - Answer-Physical inactivity
/.7% (more than 169 million) of all disability-adjusted-life-years (DALYs) resulted from
what disorder? - Answer-Musculoskeletal disorders
/.Activated carbon filters are effective in removing what from water? - Answer-
Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs)
Benzene
Styrene
other organic contaminants & VOCs
/.Alternative Adherence Path (AAP) - Answer-Alternative solution for meeting the intent
of a WELL feature requirement. Fees apply.
MUST MEET INTENT OF FEATURE!
/.Alveoli - Answer-Small thin-walled air-containing compartments of the lung that are
typically arranged in clusters that give the tissue a honeycomb appearance and expand
its surface area for the purpose of oxygen exchange
/.An increase in relative humidity of 35% can increase the emissions of formaldehyde by
what factor? - Answer-1.8 - 2.6
/.Asbestos is associated with what 2 diseases? - Answer-Mesothelioma
Lung Cancer
/.Beauty and Biophilia primarily impact which body system? - Answer-Nervous system
/.Benzene and formaldehyde are considered what type of compound? - Answer-VOC
/.Briefly explain how vision works. - Answer-Light enters the eye and hits photoreceptors
on the retina: rods, cones, and intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells
(ipRGCs)
/.Building Envelope - Answer-The separation between the interior and the exterior
environments of a building, restricting transfer of air, water, heat, light, noise, and
creatures.
,/.Circadian photoentrainment - Answer-The process by which light keeps the body's
internal clocks synchronised. All light, not just sunlight can contribute to circadian
photoentrainment.
/.Curative Action Plan - Answer-Doc that outlines strategies that project teams will
employ to address any unmet criteria as identified in a WELL report. These must be
submitted to the IWBI within 180 days of receiving the WELL report, and must detail a
specific and feasible plan of action.
/.Define "spot check" - Answer-Different from "visual inspection" in that spot checks
serve to merely support another form of documentation.
/.Define NIC - Answer-Noise Isolation Class. A field test that determines sound
transmitting abilities of a WALL CONSTRUCTION. Increased NIC = increased sound
insulation. (i.e. better at reducing sound transmission between walls)
#81- Sound Barriers
/.Define Noise Criteria (NC) - Answer-The sound pressure limits for a room.
/.Define rods, cones, and ipRGCs - Answer-Rods: peripheral vision, and vision in dim
lighting. Peak sensitivity to green-blue light (498 nm)
Cones: Daytime vision and colour perception. Peak sensitivity to green-yellow light (555
nm)
ipRGCs: critical to circadian rhythm. Peak sensitivity to teal-blue light (480 nm). ipRGCs
send info to the suprachiasmatic nucleus to let it know the time of day based on light
received.
/.Define Universal Design (UD) - Answer-Designing objects and spaces that are
aesthetically pleasing while maximizing accessibility, usability and operability regardless
of the user's age, ability and other factors.
/.Depression is linked to what health problems? - Answer-Most common mood disorder,
associated with higher risk of heart disease and immunosuppression.
/.Dry Bulb Temperature (DBT) - Answer-Temperature of air measured by a thermometer
freely exposed to the air but shielded from radiation and moisture, without accounting
for humidity.
Usually thought of as air temperature and it is the true thermodynamic temperature.
/.Equivalent Melanopic Lux (EML) - Answer-A measure of light's effects on the circadian
cycle and determines how interior lighting can support circadian function.
EML = visual lux (L) x melanopic ratio (R) for a given light source.
/.Explain colour temperature - Answer-A way to describe light appearance. It's
measured in degrees of Kelvin (K) on a scale from 1,000 - 10,000.
, Cool colour levels give off blue-white light that mimics daylight = >4500K
Levels closest to daylight temperature colour = 5000 - 6500
/.Exposure to asbestos can occur how? - Answer-Via inhalation when building materials
degrade over time or are disturbed during renovation/construction.
/.Exposure to even minute amounts of mercury and lead has been linked to what? -
Answer-Developmental delays & deficits in learning abilities in children
High BP & kidney problems in adults
/.Exposure to organic contaminants such as PCBs and vinyl chloride in drinking water
has been associated with what ailments? - Answer-Cancer
Immune deficiencies
Nervous system difficulties
/.Feature #15 Increased Ventilation requires buildings to supply fresh air at what
percentage above typical ASHRAE standards? - Answer-30%
/.Feature #18 Air Quality Monitoring and Feedback monitors which 3 indoor pollutants,
and which 2 indoor thermal values? - Answer-Particle Count (PM 2.5, PM10)
Ozone
Carbon Dioxide
Temperature
Humidity
/.Feature #35 Periodic Water Quality Testing calls for q3 month testing for what
contaminants? - Answer-Copper
Lead
Arsenic
Mercury
/.Feature #51 Food Production requires how much gardening space? - Answer-
0.1m2/1ft2 per occupant
(max 70m2/754ft2)
/.Feature #80 Sound Reducing Surfaces applies to which surfaces? - Answer-Ceilings &
Walls (& office cubicle partitions, if present)
Ceilings:
Open offices- min NRC 0.9 for entire surface
Conference/Teleconference- min NRC 0.8 on min 50% ceiling
Walls:
Open offices- min NRC 0.8 on min 25% walls
Enclosed offices/Conference/Teleconf- min NRC 0.8 on min 25%
