WELL Certification – Your
Questions Answered
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 owneroccupied 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-owneroccupied) (WELL Core). Here you can calculate the cost of certifying
your building.
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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