Innovation I
101. Innovation I
Intent:
To promote the continuous evolution of the Standard by enabling projects to propose a new feature that addresses health and wellness in a novel way.
As the scientific understanding of health continues to evolve, so too does the ability to address complex issues of promoting wellness through the built environment. Recent discoveries in neuroscience, for example, have led to new insights in light’s impact on the human brain, opening the door for addressing sleep disruption through improvements in lighting design. It is likely that similar discoveries will continue to be made. The WELL Building Standard embraces the creative thinking that is needed to address the complex ways in which interior spaces contribute to health and wellness.
Part 1: Innovation Proposal
The feature meets one of the following requirements:
a. Describes how a feature normally not applicable to this project type is relevant to this project.
b. Relates to the wellness concept in a novel way that is not already covered in the WELL Building Standard.
Part 2: Innovation Support
The feature is supported by the following:
a. The feature is fully substantiated by existing scientific, medical and industry research, and is consistent with applicable laws and regulations and leading practices in building design and management.
Applicability Matrix
Core & Shell | New & Existing Buildings | New & Existing Interiors | |
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Part 1: Innovation Proposal | O | O | O |
Part 2: Innovation Support | O | O | O |
Commercial Kitchen | Education | Multifamily Residential | Restaurant | Retail | |
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Part 1: Innovation Proposal | O | O | O | O | O |
Part 2: Innovation Support | O | O | O | O | O |
Verification Methods Matrix
Letters of Assurance | Annotated Documents | On-Site Checks | |
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Part 1: Innovation Proposal | Innovation Proposal | ||
Part 2: Innovation Support | Innovation Proposal |