The WELL Building Standard is claimed to be the first evidence-based system for measuring, certifying, and monitoring building features that impact on health and wellbeing. The standard puts health and wellness at the centre of design and construction decisions, to create more productive offices for staff. As well as forcing up the quality of buildings – where we spend more than 90% of our time. WELL, is the first to grant certification only after a building has been assessed in operation. ‘BREEAM and LEED projects must be designed sustainably, but – once in operation – many do not perform as designed. With Well, your building cannot get certified unless it meets all the performance metrics in use.
Well measures the attributes of a building that impact on occupant health by looking at seven areas: air, water, nourishment, light, fitness, comfort, and mind. The standard comprises more than 100 features, applied to each building project.
With such accreditations and benefits building a student or office this type of standard would be the best option. Because all its advantages favour this type of build. The correct accreditation will help making a better student centre or offices making sure that its health and wellbeing is perfect for that type of environment.
