WELL is working.  

Workers in buildings with WELL certification report higher workplace satisfaction, increased productivity, and improved health and well-being, according to a peer-reviewed study in the Journal of Building and Environment.  

Backed by scientific research, WELL is a system for improving human health and well-being by building healthier buildings, organizations and communities. It focuses on 10 concepts for good health — Air, Water, Nourishment, Light, Movement, Thermal Comfort, Sound, Materials, Mind, and Community. 

The survey found:  

• Workplace satisfaction increased from 42% to 70%, a nearly 30-point improvement
• Well-being scores increased 26% overall  
• Mental health scores were up 10%  
• Physical health scores were up 2%  
• Mean productivity scores made a 10-point jump 

The longitudinal research used more than 1,300 pre- and post-occupancy surveys from six North American companies. 

The survey comes as the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) and the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced a new partnership to streamline dual certification for WELL and LEED, the rating standard for green buildings, beginning in 2023.  

IMEG has expertise in engineering for WELL certification. Projects include: 

• IMEG Office, Denver, CO — WELL Gold 
• Aspen Police Department, Aspen, CO — WELL Silver 
• Hyatt Headquarters, Chicago, IL — WELL Silver 
• Perkins Eastman Chicago, IL — WELL Platinum  
• SSM Health Dean Medical Group and Fond du Lac Regional Clinic, Beaver Dam, WI — certification pending 

Learn about the design, budget, and value added of the IMEG Denver office WELL Gold certification. 

Learn what owners and architects should expect from mechanical engineers on WELL v2 projects.