The Covid-19 pandemic has caused much distress around the world. International Well Building Institute (IWBI) is leading the global movement to transform our buildings and communities in ways that help people thrive through the WELL Building Standard. This rating system is focused exclusively on the ways that buildings, and everything in them, can improve our comfort, drive better choices, and generally enhance our health and wellness.
Special features in the WELL building standard will help reduce the risk of spreading infectious diseases and other viruses that may come our way and make positive steps to ensure we have the healthiest possible space. Implementing WELL features enables us at Green Quarter to use buildings as a tool to help advance public health and allows occupants to better protect themselves in indoor environments.
There are relevant key strategies in WELL which covers:
Hand washing
- W08 Handwashing
- FAC Sanitary Facilities Provision
Cleaner air
- A03 Ventilation Effectiveness
- A06 Enhanced Ventilation
- A07 Operable Windows
- A11 Source Separation
- A12 Air Filtration
- A14 Microbe and Mold Control
Clean contact
- X09 Cleaning Products and Protocol
- FAC Sanitary Facilities Provision
Food and water safety
- N10 Food Preparation
- W01 Fundamental Water Quality
- W05 Water Quality Consistency
Immune system support
- N01 Fruits and Vegetables
- V11 Physical Activity Opportunities
- M11 Sleep Support
Mental health
- M01 Mental Health Promotion
- M04 Mental Health Education
- M05 Stress Support
- L01 Light Exposure and Education
- C01 Health and Wellness Awareness
- CRI Mental Health Crisis Support
Emergency management
- C15 Emergency Preparedness
- CHR Community Health
While implementation of WELL features cannot prevent a pandemic, it can help reduce the risk of spreading infectious disease, both viruses and germs. Detailed information can be found here:
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