For building owners, achieving WELL Certification offers a compelling array of benefits, from increased property values and tenant attraction to improved occupant productivity and enhanced brand reputation. However, navigating the complexities of the WELL Certification process can be challenging. This is where “Works with WELL” products and services, like the uHoo Aura, come into play, offering a strategic advantage and simplifying the journey toward a healthier and more valuable building.
“Works with WELL” signifies that a product, material, technology, or service has been assessed by the IWBI and found to align with the WELL Building Standard’s core principles. It’s a mark of quality and compatibility, indicating that the offering can contribute to achieving WELL requirements. While not mandatory, utilizing “Works with WELL” products can significantly streamline the certification process and enhance your building’s performance.
Here’s how “Works with WELL” products can simplify your WELL journey and create a healthier, more valuable building:
- Simplified Documentation: A Smoother Path to Certification: WELL Certification requires extensive documentation to demonstrate compliance. “Works with WELL” products often come with pre-approved documentation or data packages that directly address specific WELL requirements. This can drastically reduce the administrative burden, saving time and resources. For example, instead of having to conduct independent testing and gather data, you can leverage existing documentation provided by the manufacturer, making the paperwork process significantly smoother.
- Direct Contribution to WELL Features: Achieving Compliance with Ease: These products and technologies are designed with health and well-being in mind, often directly contributing to specific WELL Concepts and Features. This makes it easier to achieve the required performance thresholds. For instance, a “Works with WELL” certified air purification system can demonstrably improve indoor air quality, directly supporting the Air concept. Similarly, a “Works with WELL” certified lighting system can optimize circadian lighting, contributing to the Light concept. These pre-designed contributions can make achieving compliance much more manageable.
- Innovation and Efficiency: Cost-Effective Solutions: The “Works with WELL” designation often highlights innovative solutions that can help you meet WELL requirements more efficiently or cost-effectively. This is particularly beneficial when working within budget constraints. These innovative solutions can provide a competitive edge, allowing you to achieve WELL Certification without necessarily incurring excessive costs.
- Enhanced Credibility and Trust: Building Confidence with Stakeholders: The “Works with WELL” trademark provides a valuable layer of credibility and trust. It signals that the offering has been reviewed by the IWBI, assuring stakeholders that the product or service aligns with the WELL Building Standard’s goals. This builds confidence among tenants, investors, and other stakeholders, reinforcing your commitment to health and well-being.
- Improved Occupant Experience and Well-being: Creating Thriving Spaces: Ultimately, the goal of WELL Certification is to create spaces where people thrive. “Works with WELL” products contribute directly to this goal by enhancing various aspects of the indoor environment. Consider the uHoo Aura, a “Works with WELL” certified air quality monitor. It provides real-time data on a comprehensive suite of indoor environmental parameters, including PM2.5, VOCs, CO2, temperature, and humidity. This granular data empowers building managers to proactively address potential issues, optimize ventilation strategies, and ensure a healthy and comfortable environment for occupants. By prioritizing occupant well-being, you create a space where people are more productive, engaged, and satisfied. A study by the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health found that improved indoor air quality can lead to significant increases in cognitive function (Allen et al., 2016).¹ Utilizing a “Works with WELL” monitor like uHoo Aura can provide the data needed to achieve such improvements.
Investing in “Works with WELL” products such as the uHoo Aura is not just about checking boxes for certification; it’s about creating a truly healthy and valuable building. It simplifies the WELL journey, enhances building performance, and ultimately contributes to a space where people can thrive.
