7 Flashcards
The Olfactory Comfort feature of the WELL Building Standard supports what building policy?
This feature supports building policies that discourage strong smells from chemicals and fragrances, trying to keep interior environments odorless.
What is reverberation time?
Reverberation time, or RT60, is a metric which describes the length of time taken for a sound to decay by 60dB from its original level. This feature seeks to establish lower reverberation time to help maintain comfortable sound levels and can be met by using sound absorbing materials.
What is the purpose of a sound masking system?
Sound masking systems supply a low level of background noise to provide workers with a degree of confidentiality in their communications and can decrease distraction associated with aural interruptions.
What is the definition of the noise reduction coefficient (NRC)?
The noise reduction coefficient (NRC) is an average value that determines the absorptive properties of materials.
True or False. The smaller the NRC value, the better the material is at absorbing sound under standardized conditions?
False, the larger the NRC value, the better the material is at absorbing sound.
What items affect an individuals thermal comfort?
Metabolism, body type and clothing are all factors that can affect someone’s thermal comfort.
What does the term “free address” mean?
The term “free address” refers to a building providing areas with different thermal gradients, as well as individual thermal comfort devices so that the occupant can choose areas with temperatures that best fit their thermal preferences.
What are the benefits of the new technology surrounding radiant temperature systems?
Systems are more energy efficient now. Other benefits include saved floor space, lower dust transportation and increased thermal comfort through the separation of temperature controls and fresh air supply systems.
What are the benefits of serotonin?
When released, serotonin can elevate mood and regulate the sleep cycle.
What is one of the most common mood disorders in the US?
Major depression is one of the most common mood disorders, affecting about 16 million adults.
Chronic stress and anxiety are directly responsible for what negative physiological outcomes?
Increased risk of metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular disease, gastrointestinal disorders and skin conditions such as acne and psoriasis.
What is the intent of the WELL Building Standard for Mind?
The WELL Building standard for Mind requires design, technology and treatment strategies designed to provide a physical environment that optimizes cognitive and emotional health.
How is “healthy literacy” defined?
Health literacy is defined by the Institute of Medicine as “the degree to which individuals can obtain, process and understand the basic health information and services they need to make appropriate health decisions”.
What are the two criteria a Health and Wellness Library should meet to provide resources to occupants?
A digital and/or physical library of resources that focuses on mental and physical health should contain at least one book title or one magazine subscription for every 20 occupants and should be prominently displayed and readily available.
When should stakeholders meet during project development?
Stakeholders need to meet during pre-design planning, design development, construction and post-construction. This is to determine and ensure adherence to the collective wellness goals.
