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Chapter 2 Flashcards

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What are the two feature types?

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preconditioned + optimization

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The MIND concept aims to + addresses these environmental features

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support mental + emotional health and well being

o Insufficient aesthetic consideration and mindfulness of how we experience space
o Minimal access to spaces supporting relaxation
o Disconnection with community and sense of isolation in the world
o Lack of knowledge, awareness and communication protocols

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The MIND concept has ___ Features

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The MIND concept strategies are:

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  • provide occupants with feedback + knowledge about their environment
  • relaxation spaces
  • health treatments and benefits
o	Connection to nature
o	Beauty
o	Wellness awareness and protocols
o	Feedback design
o	Adaptable spaces
o	Integrative design
o	Social equity + altruism
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The COMFORT concept aims to + addresses these environmental features

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design distraction free productive and comfortable environments

o Loud spaces inhibiting productivity
o Over/under heated spaces
o Un adjustable and not ergonomically sound furniture
o Barriers to movement and static environments

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the COMFORT concept has __ Features

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The COMFORT concept strategies are:

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  • ADA standards
  • comfortable furntiure
  • controlled acoustics
  • control thermal conditions
o	Thermal
o	Acoustic
o	Ergonomic
o	Olfactory
o	Accessibility
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The LIGHT concept aims to + addresses these environmental features

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  • minimize circadian rhythym distruptions
  • enhance productivity
  • improve energy + mood

o Circadian rhythm disruptions
o Lighting inappropriate to task
o Little access to daylighting
o Glare control

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The LIGHT concept has __ Features

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11

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The LIGHT concept strategies are:

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Better illumination through:

  • window performance design
  • light output and control
  • visual acuity

o Activity based levels
o Color quality
o Daylighting
o Glare control

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The FITNESS concept aims to + addresses these environmental features

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encourage integration of physical activity into every day life

o Limited access to stair – elevator reliance
o Unfriendly pedestrian environments
o Lack of versatility
o Static furniture
o Lack of fitness facilities
o Culture that does not support physical activity.

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the FITNESS concept has __ Features

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The FITNESS concept strategies are:

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Integrating and supporting physical activity by:

  • utilizing building design
  • accommodating fitness regimens
  • providing the space + opportunity for active lifestyle
o	Exterior active design
o	Interior active design
o	Activity based working
o	Physical activity spaces
o	Awareness and habit
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The AIR concept aims to + addresses these environmental features

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achieve optimal IAQ to support health and well being

o	particulate matter
o	chemical off-gassing
o	poor ventilation
o	biological contaminants
o	airborne viruses and bacteria
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The AIR concept has __ Features

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The AIR concept strategies are:

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  • removal of airborne contaminants
  • pollution prevention
  • air purification
o	Filtration
o	Ventilation
o	Moisture control,
o	Construction protocol
o	Prevention of endogenous sources of pollution
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The WATER concept aims to + addresses these environmental features

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Optimize quality + promote accessibility

o Chlorine and other additives
o Disinfectant by-products (THMs)
o PPCPs (pharmaceutical and personal care products)
o other emerging contaminants

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The WATER concept has __ Features

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The WATER concept strategies are:

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  • ensure safe, clean and accessible water
  • filtration, treatment + placement

o Water Quality
o Drinking water access
o Filtration

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The NOURISHMENT concept aims to + addresses these environmental features

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encourage healthy eating habits + food culture

o Unhealthy eating habits
o Lack of access to healthy foods
o Maintain dietary restrictions
o Improper food prep areas

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The NOURISHMENT concept has __ Features

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The NOURISHMENT concept strategies are:

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  • increase availability and visibility of fresh foods
  • limit unhealthy food availability
o	Access to Health Goods
o	Healthy Portions - Plate size
o	Mindful Eating - Create environments where we can relax and focus on our actions
o	Sanitary Food Prep Areas
o	Food production
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Name the 7 concepts and how many features each has

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Water - 8
Fitness - 8
Light - 11
Comfort - 12
Nourishment - 15
Mind - 17
Air - 29
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how many innovation features are available?

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5

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What is a trade off?

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when one strategy makes another difficult to achieve

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What is a synergy?

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interrelationship between systems or strategies

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27
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Seven ____ all have _____ and the requirements are called _____.

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Concepts
Features
Parts

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New + Existing BUILDINGS:
\_\_% owned + operated by same management
\_\_ preconditions
\_\_ optimizations
\_\_ total features
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90%
41 preconditions
59 optimizations
100 features

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29
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New + Existing INTERIORS
__ preconditions
__ optimizations
__ total features

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36 preconditions
62 optimizations
98 total features

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30
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Multifamily Pilot:
# of buildings
how many units

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1 building

5 or more units

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Core + Shell Pilot
\_\_% full controlled by building owner
\_\_ preconditions
\_\_ optimizations
\_\_total features
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25%
26 preconditions
28 optimizations
54 feature

32
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Restaurant Pilot

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staffed or self serve eating + dining on site

primary income cannot be alcohol

33
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Number of pilot programs and what are they?

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6

Multifamily, Education, Retail, Restaurant, Commercial Kitchens, Communities

34
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Commercial Kitchen Pilot

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only when paired with another pilot or program

35
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Communities Pilot

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  • Minimum Building size, occupancy and use requirements
  • includes integrated mixed use developments
  • must contain one building achieving certification under a health and wellness standard
36
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Endocrine System Parts

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hormone secreting glands

37
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Endocrine System Purpose

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producing chemical compounds to regulate processes (growth, immunity, metabolism, reproduction, mood, etc)

38
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WELL helps the Endocrine System by:

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  • mitigate stress
  • encourage healthy eating
  • eliminate environmental health hazards
39
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Cardiovascular System Parts

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heart
blood vessels
blood

40
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Cardiovascular System Purpose

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supplies nutrients
carries oxygen and CO2
removes waste from body tissue

41
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WELL helps cardiovascular system by:

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mitigating stress
encourage healthy nutrition
provide opportunities for physical activity
eliminate health hazards in air and water

42
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Digestive System Parts

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mouth
esophogas
stomach
small + large intestines
liver
pancreas
43
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DIgestive System purpose

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breaks down food for absoption and use of nutrients

44
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WELL supports digestive system by:

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mitigating stress

encourage healthy nutrition

45
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Immune System Parts

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specialized cells, proteins, tissues and organs

46
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Immune System Purpose

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defend against internal and foreign disease causing organisms and substances

47
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WELL supports the Immune System by:

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mitigating stress
eliminate enviornemtnal health hazards in the air and water
encourage healthy nutrition
provide opportunities for physical activity

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Integumentary System Parts

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skin, hair and nails

49
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Integumentary System Purpose

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protects internal organs
prevents water loss
regulates body temperature
protects body against pathogens and harmful toxins

50
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WELL supports Integumentary system by:

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encouraging healthy nutrition

eliminating environmental health hazards

51
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Muscular System Parts

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skeletal, smooth (involuntary) and cardiac muscles

52
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Muscular System Purpose

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supports posture, physical movement, blood circulation and digestion

53
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WELL supports Muscular System by:

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reducing injury to the system
strengthen muscles as the same time by providing physical activity opportunities
supporting proper ergonomics

54
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Nervous System Parts

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brain, spinal cord, nerves

55
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Nervous System Purpose

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controls bodily processes, including movement, cognition and vital organ functions

56
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WELL supports the Nervous System by:

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mitigating stress
encouraging healthy nutrition
providing physical activity opportunities
eliminating air + water health hazards
promoting quality sleep
57
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Reproductive System Parts

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homone secreting glands and reproductive organs

58
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Reproductive System Purpose

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biological process of reproduction

59
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WELL supports reproductive system by:

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encouraging healthy nutrition
providing physical activity opportunities
eliminating environmental health hazards in air and water

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Respiratory System Parts

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mouth, nose, diaphragm, trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, and lungs

61
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Respiratory System Purpose:

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provide oxygen to the body (with cardio system) and remove CO2

62
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WELL supports Respiratory System by:

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eliminating airborne environmental health hazards

opportunity for physical activity

63
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Skeletal System Parts

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bones, marrow, cartilage, tendons, ligaments

64
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Skeletal System Purpose

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protect internal organs
store minerals
produce blood cells
aids in hormone regulation

65
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WELL supports Skeletal System by:

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encouraging healthy nutrition
providing physical activity opportunities
supporting proper ergonomics

66
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Urinary System Parts

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kidneys, ureters, bladder, urethra

67
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Urinary System Purpose

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filter toxins
balances pH levels in blood
maintains blood pressure
eliminates waste from body

68
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WELL supports Urinary System by:

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mitigating stress

eliminating waterborne environmental health hazards

69
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Synergy between COMFORT and AIR concept

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low VOC materials within and ergonomic furniture

70
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The 3 project types of the WELL building standard

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New and Existing Buildings
New and Existing Interiors
Core and Shell

71
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What are the strategies to consider for Core and Shell Projects?

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Site Location
Building Proportions
Building Structure
Window Locations and Glazing
HVAC
Water Quality
72
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Minimum Requirements for Core and Shell Certification?

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Preconditions and 1 optimization for each concept

73
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What are the 11 body systems

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Cardiovascular
Digestive
Endocrine
Immune
Integumentary
Muscular
Nervous
Reproductive
REspiratory
Skeletal
Urinary

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