Well AP v2 EXAM Questions Marking
Scheme Current Update
How many versions of WELL are there - Answers -2, WELL v1 and v2
When did WELL v1 launch - Answers -2014
When did WELL v2 launch - Answers -2018
What did the IWBI Task Force on COVID-19 do? - Answers -16 co-chairs and nearly
600 leaders and experts from 30 countries, collectively crowdsourced hundreds of
comments during a 40-day sprint to assess how WELL v2 could be further strengthened
to better support prevention and preparedness, resiliency and recovery
Definition of WELL building - Answers -A framework for creating healthier spaces that
enhance human health and well-being.
WELL v2 Strategies - Answers -Backed by scientific research, it aims to improve health
through design interventions and policies.
WELL v2 Community Involvment - Answers -Draws expertise from diverse professionals
worldwide
Which communities were involvement in V2? - Answers -V2 draws expertise from a
diverse community of WELL users, practitioners, public health professionals and
building scientists around the world
How long did V2's pilot phase last? - Answers -Incorporated feedback from a global
community during a two-year pilot phase.
Who supported the evolution of WELL V2 - Answers -WELL v2 was supported by more
than 150 WELL concept advisors. Concept advisors have expertise in one or more of
the ten WELL concepts and provide input on solutions to health and well-being
concerns, best practices for localization, case studies to fill research gaps and
innovative topic areas.
What are the 5 WELL Advisories? - Answers -WELL Concept Advisories, IWBI
Research Advisory, WELL for Residentail Advisory, WELL City Advisory, Investing for
Health Advisory
When and why was the IWBI Governance Council established? - Answers -In 2020,
IWBI formed the Governance Council, consisting of global leaders from diverse
backgrounds. Tasked with upholding WELL Building Standard integrity and fostering
global market transformation.
, The Governance Council ensured WELL v2 met what four essential criteria of
predefined best practices. - Answers -Evidence-based: Features are supported by a
robust evidence base linking design, policy, and built environment strategies to health
outcomes.
Verifiable: All features undergo third-party verification by GBCI through documentation
or performance testing.
Implementable: Features have been tested through previous WELL versions,
demonstrating adoption across global projects.
Input: IWBI gathered feedback from diverse stakeholders to inform WELL's
development.
Defining the Project Boundary - Answers -the project pursuing WELL certification should
be defined by a clear boundary, such that the project is physically distinct from any
portion of spaces not part of the project pursuing WELL certification.
WELL v2 space types - Answers -Space types refer to spaces within a project and not
the project as a whole
Occupiable space - Answers -spaces that can be occupied for any task or activity,
including transition areas or balconies, but excluding spaces that are rarely accessed,
such as storage spaces or equipment rooms.
Why do we find the Occupant Types? - Answers -Determining or anticipating who will
be present in each phase of a project helps create a complete picture of where and for
whom the requirements of WELL features apply.
Regular occupant - Answers -an individual who spends at least 30 hours per month
across at least five days within the project boundary (e.g., employee, resident, student).
Visitor - Answers -any occupant who is not a regular occupant (e.g., shopper, museum-
goer, hotel guest)
Employee - Answers -an individual who works for the project owner within the project
boundary.
Eligible employee - Answers -an employee identified as qualifying for benefits. At a
minimum, this includes all full-time employees but may also include part-time
employees, interns, contracted workers and other non-full-time employees as
appropriate.
Occupant - Answers -any individual within the project boundary.
Regularly occupied space - Answers -areas inside the project where a particular
individual normally spends at least one continuous hour or, cumulatively, at least two
hours per day, such as offices, conference rooms, bedrooms and classrooms.
Scheme Current Update
How many versions of WELL are there - Answers -2, WELL v1 and v2
When did WELL v1 launch - Answers -2014
When did WELL v2 launch - Answers -2018
What did the IWBI Task Force on COVID-19 do? - Answers -16 co-chairs and nearly
600 leaders and experts from 30 countries, collectively crowdsourced hundreds of
comments during a 40-day sprint to assess how WELL v2 could be further strengthened
to better support prevention and preparedness, resiliency and recovery
Definition of WELL building - Answers -A framework for creating healthier spaces that
enhance human health and well-being.
WELL v2 Strategies - Answers -Backed by scientific research, it aims to improve health
through design interventions and policies.
WELL v2 Community Involvment - Answers -Draws expertise from diverse professionals
worldwide
Which communities were involvement in V2? - Answers -V2 draws expertise from a
diverse community of WELL users, practitioners, public health professionals and
building scientists around the world
How long did V2's pilot phase last? - Answers -Incorporated feedback from a global
community during a two-year pilot phase.
Who supported the evolution of WELL V2 - Answers -WELL v2 was supported by more
than 150 WELL concept advisors. Concept advisors have expertise in one or more of
the ten WELL concepts and provide input on solutions to health and well-being
concerns, best practices for localization, case studies to fill research gaps and
innovative topic areas.
What are the 5 WELL Advisories? - Answers -WELL Concept Advisories, IWBI
Research Advisory, WELL for Residentail Advisory, WELL City Advisory, Investing for
Health Advisory
When and why was the IWBI Governance Council established? - Answers -In 2020,
IWBI formed the Governance Council, consisting of global leaders from diverse
backgrounds. Tasked with upholding WELL Building Standard integrity and fostering
global market transformation.
, The Governance Council ensured WELL v2 met what four essential criteria of
predefined best practices. - Answers -Evidence-based: Features are supported by a
robust evidence base linking design, policy, and built environment strategies to health
outcomes.
Verifiable: All features undergo third-party verification by GBCI through documentation
or performance testing.
Implementable: Features have been tested through previous WELL versions,
demonstrating adoption across global projects.
Input: IWBI gathered feedback from diverse stakeholders to inform WELL's
development.
Defining the Project Boundary - Answers -the project pursuing WELL certification should
be defined by a clear boundary, such that the project is physically distinct from any
portion of spaces not part of the project pursuing WELL certification.
WELL v2 space types - Answers -Space types refer to spaces within a project and not
the project as a whole
Occupiable space - Answers -spaces that can be occupied for any task or activity,
including transition areas or balconies, but excluding spaces that are rarely accessed,
such as storage spaces or equipment rooms.
Why do we find the Occupant Types? - Answers -Determining or anticipating who will
be present in each phase of a project helps create a complete picture of where and for
whom the requirements of WELL features apply.
Regular occupant - Answers -an individual who spends at least 30 hours per month
across at least five days within the project boundary (e.g., employee, resident, student).
Visitor - Answers -any occupant who is not a regular occupant (e.g., shopper, museum-
goer, hotel guest)
Employee - Answers -an individual who works for the project owner within the project
boundary.
Eligible employee - Answers -an employee identified as qualifying for benefits. At a
minimum, this includes all full-time employees but may also include part-time
employees, interns, contracted workers and other non-full-time employees as
appropriate.
Occupant - Answers -any individual within the project boundary.
Regularly occupied space - Answers -areas inside the project where a particular
individual normally spends at least one continuous hour or, cumulatively, at least two
hours per day, such as offices, conference rooms, bedrooms and classrooms.
