FAQ
What are the responsibilities of a WELL advisor?
WELL advisors may be asked to advise IWBI on health, well-being, construction and design topics, including but not limited to the following:
- Key challenges and recommended solutions for implementing WELL and the WELL Health-Safety Rating
- Best practices and guidelines to enhance the global applicability of requirements to new space types, building sectors and priority regions
- New and existing research and case studies that can inform the evolution of new WELL features or the modification of existing features
- Opportunities for collaboration between researchers and supporting organizations
- New technologies and/or systems for continuous monitoring or measurement and potential health applications
- Performance verification methods and reporting protocols
- Continued development or improvement of metrics around occupant health, well-being and buildings
Additionally, advisors are offered the opportunity to contribute to articles, blog posts and other educational offerings. Over the past years, advisors have collaborated with IWBI staff on research papers, white papers and design guidelines; presented together at international conferences and education sessions; and participated in numerous webcasts.
WELL advisors do not:
- Exercise governance or decision-making authority over WELL
- Vote on amendments to WELL
- Author WELL feature language or documentation requirements
- Approve alternative adherence paths (AAPs) and/or equivalencies
- Develop materials for the WELL Accredited Professional (WELL AP™) exam