Innovation feature I
- 84 Health and wellness awareness
- 85 Integrative design
- 86 Post-occupancy surveys
- 87 Beauty and design I
- 88 Biophilia I - qualitative
- 89 Adaptable spaces
- 90 Healthy sleep policy
- 91 Business travel
- 92 Workplace health policy
- 93 Workplace family support
- 94 Self-monitoring
- 95 Stress and addiction treatment
- 96 Altruism
- 97 Material transparency
- 98 JUST organization
- 99 Beauty and design II
- 100 Biophilia II - quantitative
- 101 Innovation feature I
- 102 Innovation feature II
101. Innovation feature I
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 complex ways in which interior spaces contribute to health and wellness.
Part 1: Innovation 1 Proposal
The feature meets the following requirements:
a) Fits into one of the existing wellness concepts.
b) Relates to the wellness concept in a novel way that is not already covered in the WELL Building Standard.
Part 2: Innovation 1 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 Construction | WELL Interiors | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part 1: Innovation 1 Proposal | O | O | O |
| Part 2: Innovation 1 Support | O | O | O |
| Commercial Kitchen | Education | Multifamily Residential | Retail | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part 1: Innovation 1 Proposal | O | - | O | O |
| Part 2: Innovation 1 Support | O | - | O | O |