ASHRAE Epidemic Task Force’s Aerosol Exposure Core Recommendations

On January 6, 2021, the ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers) Epidemic Task Force released new guidance to address control of airborne infectious aerosol exposure. An infectious aerosol is a suspension in air of fine particles or droplets containing pathogens such as the SARS-CoV-2 virus that can cause infections when inhaled. […]

Introducing WELL Building Standard Version 2

Yesterday (September 15, 2020) marked the official release of WELL v2. The WELL Building Standard™ version 2 (WELL v2™) is a vehicle for buildings and organizations to deliver more thoughtful and intentional spaces that enhance human health and well-being. The new version includes a set of strategies—backed by the latest scientific research—that aim to advance […]

What is the WELL Building Standard?

What is a WELL Building? The WELL Building Standard is the first building standard to focus exclusively on the health and wellness of the people in buildings. The WELL Building Standard is a performance-based system for measuring, certifying, and monitoring features of the built environment that impact human health and wellbeing. It combines best practices […]