PRACTICE SOLUTION GUIDE
● the principles of WELL v2. Answer: - Equitable
- Global
- Evidence-based
- Technically robust
- Customer-focused
- Resilient
● the architecture of the rating system. Answer: The system is intended
to grow in specificity and specialty over time, adapting to accommodate
diverse project types and geographies and in response to new evidence
and ever-evolving public health imperatives.
● performance verification. Answer: WELL is a performance based
system. On-site measurements are taken for various air and water quality
parameters, as well as sound and light levels. This assures the building
performs as intended. The process is completed by an authorized WELL
Performance Testing Agent who usually spends 1-3 days performing a
series of tests.
● project types. Answer: 1. Owner-occupied
2. WELL Core
, ● feature applicability and scoring. Answer: Features have varying
scopes of applicability for WELL Core projects, depending on the
relevant population and project area.
Applicability designations are defined as follows:
- Whole Building
- Extent of Developer Buildout
- Leased Spaces
- Non-leased Spaces
- Building Management Staff
- Direct Staff
● performance testing scope. Answer: At least 2.5% of the total building
floor area must be available for performance testing. The available
testing are must include all common areas and spaces directly under the
control of the building management team.
● considerations for multifamily residential projects. Answer:
Multifamily residential projects may pursue WELL if they contain at
least five dwelling units in a single building with common structural
elements. Projects that qualify include apartments, condominiums,
townhouses and other residential complexes within all market thresholds
- affordable housing, market-rate and luxury.