International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) defines WELL as “Buildings and Communities that help people thrive.” Where LEED focuses on the performance of a building, WELL focuses on the performance of the occupants. WELL Building Certification was developed through a medically proven research matrix that focuses on the health and wellness of building occupants. WELLv1 is based on seven concepts (Air, Water, Nourishment, Light, Fitness, Comfort, and Mind) with over 100 features (www.wellcertified.com). …
Author Archives : Bryan Starr, P.E., S.E., LEED AP BD+C
About the author ⁄ Bryan Starr, P.E., S.E., LEED AP BD+C
Bryan Starr works remotely for Little from Boise, Idaho, where he is an officer with SEAI. (bryan.starr@littleonline.com)
Viscous Dampers Allow Retail and Hospitality to Share Space and Energize a Historic Building
Sep, 2007
By Blake Patsy, P.E., S.E. and Bryan Starr, P.E., S.E., LEED AP BD+C In
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