Feature Reference

WELL is a performance-based system for measuring, certifying, and monitoring features of the built environment that impact human health and wellbeing, through air, water, nourishment, light, fitness, comfort, and mind.


Air
The WELL Building Standard™ (WELL) establishes requirements in buildings that promote clean air and reduce or minimize the sources of indoor air pollution.
Water
The WELL Building Standard™ (WELL) promotes safe and clean water through the implementation of proper filtration techniques and regular testing in order for building occupants to...
Nourishment
The WELL Building Standard™ (WELL) requires the availability of fresh, wholesome foods, limits unhealthy ingredients and encourages better eating habits and food culture.
Light
The WELL Building Standard™ (WELL) provides guidelines that minimize disruption to the body’s circadian system, enhance productivity, support good sleep quality and provide...
Fitness
The WELL Building Standard™ (WELL) promotes the integration of physical activity into everyday life by providing the opportunities and support for an active lifestyle and...
Comfort
The WELL Building Standard™ (WELL) establishes requirements designed to create distraction-free, productive and comfortable indoor environments.
Mind
The WELL Building Standard™ (WELL) optimizes cognitive and emotional health through design, technology and treatment strategies.
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