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The architectural layout and structural design of a building significantly impact its indoor air quality, with the entryway playing a pivotal role. Often, contaminants are inadvertently brought into buildings by individuals or via the air in high-traffic areas such as entrances. Hence, entryway design must be carefully planned to minimize Read more…

The growing concern for environmental health and wellbeing in the past few years has urged institutions worldwide to invest in developing guidelines for maintaining a healthy indoor environment. This development has made it necessary to understand and maintain the quality of air we breathe, especially in enclosed spaces like buildings. Read more…

“Implementing effective air filtration measures is crucial for maintaining clean and healthy indoor environments.” – Anonymous The air filtration credits of the WELL Building Standard focus on the importance of air filtration in enhancing indoor air quality. By implementing particle filtration strategies, buildings can significantly reduce the presence of airborne Read more…

In the pursuit of healthier indoor and outdoor environments, the WELL Building Standard recognizes the significance of minimizing combustion-related pollutants. The A10 credits focus on managing combustion through various strategies, including appliance restrictions, low-emission combustion sources, and engine exhaust reduction. Let’s explore these options in detail and understand their contribution Read more…

Pollution infiltration can have a significant impact on indoor air quality and occupant health. The WELL Building Standard recognizes the importance of managing pollution at building entryways. The A09 credits focus on designing healthy entryways, maintaining entryway systems, and performing envelope commissioning. Let’s explore these credits in detail and understand Read more…

In the pursuit of healthy and sustainable buildings, the WELL Building Standard recognizes the significance of operable windows and proper window management. Two key credits that focus on this aspect are ‘A07.1 Provide Operable Windows’ and ‘A07.2 Manage Window Use.’ Let’s explore these credits, their requirements, data needs, and the Read more…

“Smoking kills. If you’re killed, you’ve lost a very important part of your life.” – Brooke Shields. This quote underscores the seriousness of smoking’s impact on our health and the need for smoke-free environments. In this article, we will explore the A02.1 and A02.2 WELL certification credits: Prohibiting Indoor and Read more…

“Air is the invisible elixir of life, and its quality determines our health and wellbeing.” – Unknown. This quote reflects the importance of air quality in our environments, especially indoors where we spend a considerable portion of our time. With this article, we explore the A01.2 WELL certification credit: Meeting Read more…

“Air is the invisible fuel for our bodies, and when it is pure, it fuels us best.” – Jane Burston. This quote underscores the significance of air quality in our day-to-day lives and our workplaces, the place where we spend a substantial portion of our lives. To highlight this often-overlooked Read more…