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Sarah Welton & Victoria LockhartWELL Faculty

Workplace Trends, Mar 2017

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“HEALTH IS A STATE OF

COMPLETE PHYSCIAL ,

MENTAL AND SOCIAL

WELL-BEING, AND NOT

MERELY THE ABSENCE OF

DISEASE OR INFIRMITY . ”

- T h e W o r l d H e a l t h O r g a n i z a t i o n

BEST MEDICINE: PREVENTS DISEASE

Globally, the leading causes of death include preventable chronic diseases, such as ischemic heart disease, lower respiratory infection, stroke and chronic obstructive lung disease.1

WHO estimates if the major risk factors for chronic diseases were eliminated, at least 80% of all heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes, and more that 40% of cancer cases would be prevented.2


1. World Health Organization. The top 10 causes of death, 2012: http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs310/en. Accessed December 1, 2016.

2. “Chronic Disease: The Power to Prevent, The Call to Control” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website, 2009. For a complete list of sources, please visit: haph.me/infosources

Your social and physical environment is the largest determinant of your health

SOCIAL CONSTRUCTS:DETERMINE HEALTH

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Frequently Asked Questions, 2014. Available online at: http://www.cdc.gov/nchhstp/socialdeterminants/faq.html Copyright© 2016 by International WELL Building Institute PBC. All rights reserved.

WELL BUILDING STANDARD: PERFORMANCE-BASED


01 Air

02 Water

03 Nourishment

04 Light

05 Fitness

06 Comfort

07 Mind

WELL FEATURES: MAP TO BODY SYSTEMS

A simple way to express the built environment’s complex impact on the human body


airCreate optimal indoor air quality to support the health and well-being of building occupants.

material selection · ventilation · filtration · moisture control · maintenance & operations · source of concern protection · construction processes


Productivity improvements of 8-11% are not uncommon as a result of better air quality.

- World Green Building Council, 2014¹

Concentrations of some pollutant indicators can be2 to 5 times higher indoors compared to outdoors.

- Environmental Protection Agency, 2012²

1. Health, Wellbeing & Productivity in Offices: The next chapter for green building, 2014. World Green Building Council.

2. Environmental Protection Agency. Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs). An Introduction to Indoor Air Quality (IAQ). [Online] Jul 9, 2012. [Cited: November 10, 2014]. http://www.epa.gov/iaq.voc.html. Copyright© 2016 by International WELL Building Institute PBC. All rights reserved.

52%

16%

10%

5%

4%

13%INADEQUATE VENTILATION

CONTAMINATION FROM INSIDE BUILDING

CONTAMINATION FROM OUTSIDE BUILDING

MICROBIAL CONTAMINATION

CONTAMINATION FROM BUILDING FABRIC

UNKNOWN SOURCE

Occupational Safety and Health Administration. OSHA Technical Manual. Washington, DC: Department of Labor, 1999. TED 01-00-015. Copyright© 2016 by International WELL Building Institute PBC. All rights reserved.

INDOOR AIR QUALITY CONCERNS: UNDERSTANDING THE SOURCES

performance testing · treatment · maintenance & operations · hydration promotion


water

Promote safe and clean water through proper filtration and other methods, and require the appropriate quality of water for various uses.

“Declining water quality has become a global issue of concern as human populations grow, industrial and agricultural activities expand, and climate

change threatens to cause major alterations to the hydrological cycle.”¹

Being dehydrated by just 2% can impair performance in tasks that require attention, psychomotor and immediate memory skills,

as well as assessment of the subjective state.²

It’s been estimated that up to 80% of the U.S. adult population goes through their normal day in at least a mildly dehydrated state.³

1. Policy Brief, UN Water, 2011.

2. Cognitive Performance and Dehydration, Ana Adan, PhD. Journal of the American College of Nutrition, Vol. 31, No. 2, pp. 71-78 (2012).

3. Avoid Dehydration in the Workplace, Mike Marcovsky. ISHN, 2009. Copyright© 2016 by International WELL Building Institute PBC. All rights reserved.

nourishment

Require the availability of fresh, wholesome foods, limit unhealthy ingredients and encourage better eating habits and food culture.

healthy portions · mindful eating · food production access to healthy foods · food preparation

allergies & alternatives · transparency environmental cues & influencers


Eating unhealthily is linked with a 66% increased risk of loss of productivity.¹

Adults with the greatest knowledge of nutrition are 25% more likely to eat a healthy diet.²

Greater fruit and vegetable intake is associated with a 27% lower odds of depression.³

1. Population Health Management, Vol. 17, 2014.

2. Nutrition Knowledge and Food Intake. Wardle, J, Parmenter, J and Waller. 3, s.I.: ELSEVIER, 2000, Vol. 34, pp. 269-275.

3. The association between fruit and vegetable consumption and mental health disorders: evidence from five waves of a national survey of Canadians. McMartin, Jacka and Colman, I. 3-4, s.I.: Preventative Medicine, 2013, Vol. 56. Copyright© 2016 by International WELL Building Institute PBC. All rights reserved.

light

Provide illumination guidelines to minimize disruption to thebody’s circadian system, enhance productivity and provide appropriate visual acuity. Require specialized lighting systems designed to increase alertness, enhance occupant experience and promote sleep.

circadian design · daylighting · glare control · color quality · activity-based lighting levels · visual acuity


Focused work increased by 15% for those who had window views.¹

Lack of access to natural light in workplaces and schools possess a 26% health hazard.²

Lack of natural light is considered the number one workplace health hazard by 36% of psychologists and psychiatrists.²

1. Health, Wellbeing & Productivity in Offices: The next chapter for green building, 2014. World Green Building Council.

2. Drive Towards Healthier Buildings, 2014. McGraw Hill Construction. Copyright© 2016 by International WELL Building Institute PBC. All rights reserved.

fitness

Allow for the seamless integration of exercise and fitness into everydaylife by providing the physical features and components to support an active and healthy lifestyle.

exterior active design · interior active design · activity-based working · physical activity spaces · awareness and habits · physical activity programs


World Health Organization. Global Strategy on Diet, Physical Activity and Health. World Health Organization International . [Online] [Cited: January 27, 2015.] http://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/10665/44399/1/9789241599979_eng.pdf. Copyright© 2016 by International WELL Building Institute PBC. All rights reserved.

O U R E N V I R O N M E N TI S C H A N G I N G H O W W E L I V E

Physical inactivity is the 4th leading risk factor for mortality.

comfort

Establish requirements to create a distraction-free, productive and comfortable indoor environment.

ergonomic · acoustics · thermal olfactory · accessibility



4% reduction in performance at

warmer temperatures. 6% reduction in

performance at cooler temperatures.¹

66% drop in performance when exposed

to distracting noise.²

T H E R M A L & A C O U S T I CC O N S I D E R A T I O N S

1. Lan L. Wargocki P. Wyon DP. Lian Z. (2011) Effects of Thermal Discomfort in an Office on Perceived Air Quality, SBS symptoms, physiological responses, and human performance. Indoor Air 21:5, pp. 376-90.

2. Banbury SP. and Berry DC. (1998) Disruption of Office-related Tasks by Speech and Office Noise. British Journal of Psychology 89:3, pp. 499–517.

LOCUS OF CONTROL

E M P O W E R I N GI N D I V I D U A L S

1. Effects of Control Over Office Workspace on Perceptions of the Work Environment and Work Outcomes. Lee, SY and Brand, JL. 3, 2005, Journal of Environmental Psychology, Vol. 25, pp. 323-333.

2. Reducing Occupational Sitting Time and Improving Worker Health: The Take-a-Stand Project, 2011. Pronk, N, et al. s.l.: Preventing Chronic Disease, 2012, Vol. 9. http://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2012/11_0323.htm Copyright© 2016 by International WELL Building Institute PBC. All rights reserved.

Adaptable spaces give individuals control

over their environments, reducing stress

and positively impacting job satisfaction &

group cohesion.¹

After just four weeks of using sit-stand

desks, subjects report feeling more

comfortable, energized, healthier, happier,

less stressed & more focused.²

mind

Require design, technology and treatment strategies to provide a physical environment that optimizes cognitive and emotional health.

stakeholder engagement · transparency · wellness awareness & protocols · connection to nature ·

adaptable spaces · altruism



The view observed during a 40-

second microbreak can impact

concentration levels and

performance.

One study found a 6% increase in

concentration levels for those who

saw a green roof, vs. an 8% drop for

those viewing a concrete roof.

B I O P H I L I C D E S I G N

Torres, Nicole. “Gazing at Nature Makes You More Productive.” Harvard Business Review. 1 Sept. 2015.

W E L L C E R T I F I C A T I O N :T H E P R O C E S S

1. Registration

2. Documentation

3. Performance Verification

4. Certification

5. Recertification


Data-driven on-site assessment

Maintenance of performance over time


PERFORMANCE VERIFICATION

PERFORMANCE

VISIBILITY

ASSURANCE

RECERTIFICATION


W E L L C E R T I F I C A T I O N :T H E D I F F E R E N T I A T O R S


WELL &BREEAM

Available at: http://www.wellcertified.com/resources


EQUIVALENCY

• Propose benchmarking against localbest practice, codes and standards.

• zero cost

• submit any time prior to documentation review – including before registration.

Available at: https://www.wellcertified.com/equivalency-form

WELL Building StandardTM v1 Addenda

Type Concept Feature Number Feature Name Part number Page number Description Post Date Applicable Region

Alternative Adherence Path Air 4 VOC reduction 5 n/a

(Approved.)The following referenced standards may be used in lieu of ANSI/BIFMA e3-2011 Furniture Sustainability Standard Section 7.6.1 and 7.6.2, testing in accordance with ANSI/BIFMA Standard Method M7.1-2011:- the Finnish M1 label for non-upholstered furniture- the Blue Angel label for upholstered furnitureIf these standards are used, the furniture must also be separately tested for 4-phenylcyclohexane and total aldehydes and held to the same limits specified in ANSI/BIFMA e3-2011 section 7.6.1 and 7.6.2

06/05/2016 Europe

Alternative Adherence Path Air 4 VOC reduction 1, 2, 3, 4 n/a

(Approved.)Products and materials that have an A or A+ class rating under the French legislation on VOC emissions meet the requirements of Parts 1, 2, 3, or 4.

06/05/2016 Europe

Alternative Adherence Path Comfort 72ADA Accessible design standards 1 n/a

(Approved.)The UK Part M Volume 2 Standard (Buildings other than dwellings) may be used lieu of the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design as long as the following additional requirements are met:

1. Signage adheres to the requirements of BS 8300: Design of buildings and their approaches to meet the needs of disables people, as referenced within the Part M Volume 2 Standard. 2. Drinking fountains adhere to the requirements of ADA Standards for Accessible Design, Sections 211 and 602 for Drinking Fountains.

06/05/2016 Europe

Alternative Adherence Path Comfort 76 Thermal comfort 1, 2 n/a

(Approved.)ISO 7730:2005 and/or CEN Standard EN 15251:2007 may be used in lieu of ASHRAE 55-2003 Sections 5.3 and 5.4. The requirements of these standards must be met in all spaces, rather than 75% of regularly occupied spaces in the project. When selecting either ISO 7730:2005 or CEN Standard EN 15251:2007, the most appropriate standard must be selected for the space. Note that some naturally ventilated spaces may not qualify to use CEN Standard EN 15251:2007 if certain criteria are not met.

In addition, when utilizing CEN Standard EN 15251:2007, the project must comply with either Category I or Category II as described in Table

06/05/2016 Europe

Equivalency Air 3 Ventilation effectiveness 1 n/a

(Approved)CEN Standards EN 15251:2007 and EN 13779:2007 may be used in lieu of ASHRAE 62.1-2013 for Feature 03, Part 1.

The requirements of CEN Standard EN 15251-2007 must be met AND the performance requirements of CEN Standard EN 13779:2007 related to ventilation and room conditioning systems must be met (excluding section 7.3, Thermal Environment; section 7.6, Acoustic Environment; section A.16; and section A.17).

Projects must meet Category I and II as described in the standards.

24/10/2016 Europe

Equivalency Nourishment 40 Food allergies 1 n/a

(Approved) The EU Regulation No 1169/2011 is an acceptable alternative to the requirements of Feature 40. Note that projects must still submit all applicable documentation to comply with these Features, and will also be subject to a spot check or visual inspection during the Performance Verification to verify compliance.

24/10/2016 Europe

Equivalency Nourishment 43 Artificial ingredients 1 n/a

(Approved) The EU Regulation No 1169/2011 may be used to comply with the requirements of Feature 43 regarding labeling for artificial colors, flavors and sweeteners. Projects will need to label the remaining artificial substances listed in the requirements of Feature 43. Note that projects must still submit all applicable documentation to comply with these Features, and will also be subject to a spot check or visual inspection during the Performance Verification to verify compliance.

24/10/2016 Europe

Equivalency Nourishment 44 Nutritional information 1 n/a

(Approved) The EU Regulation No 1169/2011 is an acceptable alternative to the requirements of Feature 44. Note that projects must still submit all applicable documentation to comply with these Features, and will also be subject to a spot check or visual inspection during the Performance Verification to verify compliance.

24/10/2016 Europe

Equivalency Comfort 72 Accessible design 1 n/a

(Approved) The Dutch Integral Accessibility Standard is an accepted equivalent for the American Disabilities Act (ADA) design regulations. Note, similarly to the application of the ADA to buildings in the US, the Dutch Integral Accessibility Standard must apply to all buildings. Furthermore, all WELL buildings should be considered "accessible" building for the purposes of the code.

24/10/2016 Europe


(Approved) The Madrid Technical Building Code for Accessibility is an accepted equivalent for the American Disabilities Act (ADA) design regulations. Note, similarly to the application of the ADA to buildings in the US, the Madrid Technical Building Code for Accessibility must apply to all buildings. Furthermore, all WELL buildings should be considered "accessible" building for the purposes of the code.

24/10/2016 Europe


(Approved)The Codi d´Accesibilitat de Catalunya is an acceptable equivalent to the American Disabilities Act (ADA) design regulations. Note, similarly to the application of the ADA to buildings in the US, the code must apply to all buildings. Furthermore, all WELL buildings should be considered "accessible" building for the purposes of the law.

24/10/2016 Europe

This document contains Addenda for the WELL Building Standard TM v1. Addenda are changes and improvements to the WELL Building Standard to help clarify, correct, interpret, or provide alternative language for requirements. Project teams must follow Addenda published prior to their project’s registration date. It is strongly recommended that project teams also follow Addenda published after their registration date. Note: If studying for the WELL AP exam, please ensure that the version of the WELL Building Standard specified in the WELL AP Candidate Handbook is used.

- Corrections are changes and improvements to the WELL Building Standard language itself.- Interpretations are precedent setting formal inquiries that can be applied to all future WELL projects.- Alternative Adherence Paths and Equivalencies describe approved and denied alternative pathways for meeting the feature requirements, which may be applied to any project.- Verifications types are updates to the type of documentation or on-site check required in the certification process to confirm the requirements have been met. The verification type for each feature and part is contained in Appendix D of the WELL Building Standard.- Intent are clarifications made to the WELL Feature Intent in the WELL Building Standard.- Performance Verification Guidebook updates are made in the WELL Performance Verification Guidebook rather than the WELL Building Standard.


• method of improving and evolving the standard based on user feedback and internal research on a regular basis

• contains clarifications, corrections, interpretations and alternative language, as well as alternative adherence paths (AAPs) rulings and approved equivalencies (EPs)

• published quarterly: January, April, July and October.

ADDENDA

Available at: https://www.wellcertified.com/resources/certification

France (26)UK (14)Spain (5)Netherlands (4)Sweden (4)Ireland (2)Slovakia (2)Czech Republic (1)Poland (1)

W E L L E N G A G E M E N T :E U R O P E A N P R O J E C T S


Data shown from 21 Mar 2017.

Live project directory available at: www.wellcertified.com/projects

• new voluntary health and wellbeing module introduced - first results published 2016.

• new tool to showcase how property companies and funds promote health and wellbeing in internal operations, and through real estate and servicesoffered to customers

GRESB REPORTING

Available at: https://www.gresb.com/sites/default/files/2016_Health-and-Well-being_Snapshot.pdf Copyright© 2016 by International WELL Building Institute PBC. All rights reserved.


WELL & RESET

• strategic partnership to align applicable areas of WELL with GIGA’s RESET™ Standard

• will include integration of RESET’s data collection and assessment framework into operability of WELL.

Press release March 6, 2017: https://www.wellcertified.com/articles/well-and-reset-align-building-standards


ENVIRONMENTALMONITORING

• new consortium between IWBI, BRE, GBCA and RESET™

• developing coordinated set of global standards and guidelines for indoor and outdoor environmental monitoring systems and sensors

• will leverage insights from Well Living Lab to inform development of new standards

Press release March 7, 2017: https://www.wellcertified.com/articles/iwbi-and-collaborators-will-develop-standards-eq-systems-sensors

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