Inside the long-awaited WELL for Residential standard

well for residential with liz miles
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Beth Cochran

Most homes are not built with human health in mind. In fact, many are actually contributing to negative health outcomes and overall poor health in occupants young and old. But what does a “healthy” home look like? It’s one that prioritizes clean air and water, nourishment, light, movement, thermal comfort, sound, healthy materials, mind, and community.

In this episode, Liz Miles, the VP of Residential at the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI), reveals what’s behind the recently launched WELL for Residential standard, how it’s being implemented in various projects, and how it differed from the WELL Building Standard.

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Materials Mentioned

Strategies Mentioned

People Mentioned

  • Obie Bowman
  • Sim Van der Ryn
  • Verdant Structures
  • Celestial Designs
  • Summit Architecture Co.

Projects & Resources Mentioned

  • The Sea Ranch Lodge
  • Real Goods Trading Company at the Solar Living Center
  • Hester/McNally Residence

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