International WELL Building Institute Launches WELL v2

The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) launched the latest version of the WELL Building Standard in September of 2020. Following two years of extensive development, in-use application, and review, WELL v2 is a vehicle for buildings and organizations to deliver spaces that contribute to improved human health through design strategies, operational protocols, performance standards, and policies that foster a culture of well-being. Drawing on expertise from a diverse community of designers, building scientists, medical and public health professionals, and WELL users, the highly resilient standard consolidates previous iterations and pilots into a single rating system that is designed to accommodate all project types and sectors. WELL v2 is centered on ten concepts: Air, Water, Nourishment, Light, Movement, Thermal Comfort, Sound, Materials, Mind, and Community.