Coronavirus Means Building Owners, Companies Need To Look At New Health Standards
By Jerred Schenke, Bisnow Atlants
Published 04-20-20
Submitted by International WELL Building Institute
The International WELL Building Institute is re-examining its certification benchmarks in light of the novel coronavirus pandemic. Photo credit: Pixabay/Furud
Originally posted on Bisnow.com
"In this moment, WELL and anything that really stresses the importance of place in our health and well being ... has never been more relevant,” IWBI President Rachel Gutter said...
Usually, a virus will have a preferred mode of transmission. But with COVID-19, early indicators appear it can move person-to-person in all three ways just as easily, Allen said. That fact will force building owners to rethink and update many of their aging systems, especially to protect against airborne viruses.
International WELL Building Institute
International WELL Building Institute
The International WELL Building Institute™ (IWBI™) is a public benefit corporation whose mission is to improve human health and well-being through the built environment. IWBI administers the WELL Building Standard™ (WELL) – a performance-based system for measuring, certifying, and monitoring features of buildings that impact the health and well-being of the people who live, work, and learn in them. IWBI was established pursuant to a Clinton Global Initiative commitment to improve the way people live by developing spaces that enhance occupant health and quality of life by sharing the WELL Building Standard globally. www.wellcertified.com
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