WELL Certification

The WELL Building Standard is a building certification system focused exclusively on creating conditions for the health and well-being of people inside buildings. It is based on specific scientific evidence confirming that buildings can positively affect people’s health, comfort and quality of life. Buildings certified under the WELL standard are highly valued, have low energy costs and provide unrivaled indoor environmental quality. The principal objective of the WELL standard is to ensure that buildings, from design through operation, contribute not only to improving the environment, but also to improving the health and well-being of the people inside.

Benefits of WELL certification

The advantage of the WELL standard in real estate is confirmed by the significant growth of interest in well-being and health in the real estate sector, reflected in the impressive number of new projects being built to this standard. Demand for WELL-compliant property is growing exponentially, and the number of such projects is expected to continue increasing.

Amid high demand for property that addresses well-being, while market supply remains limited, WELL-certified property can generate additional returns of up to 20%, according to Urban Land Institute studies.

Urban Land Institute studies also show that WELL certification enables developers to:

1. Develop an effective marketing program.

2. Accelerate property sales and leasing.

3. Increase sale and rental values compared with initial projections.

In addition, a study conducted by The Muldavin Company indicates that WELL-compliant property can generate additional returns of 10–13% on sale and 3–6% on lease. Occupancy of such property also increases by 4% to 15%.

As a result, residential developers pursue WELL certification to attract and retain residents, maximize rental potential and increase resale value. It also helps them differentiate their properties from competitors and provide optimal conditions for occupants’ health and well-being.

HPBS WELL certification services

1. Certification. Our WELL AP-accredited experts, with extensive experience supporting complex development projects, are ready to help you select the optimal path for certifying property under the WELL standard. We ensure successful completion of the certification process, including receipt of a high-quality certificate from the international organization GBCI.

2. Concept development. We assist clients and project architects in creating a building concept that fully complies with the WELL Building Standard and meets all client preferences and priorities. Our services include developing special technical conditions that constitute a single guide containing requirements for building design, construction and operation.

3. Project support HPBS has all the necessary specialists, guaranteeing high-quality support for building certification under the WELL standard. We support all project participants and provide clear design and construction recommendations and instructions. If any questions or tasks arise during design and construction, our experts resolve them promptly and professionally. Continuous monitoring of project implementation ensures a high certification level at minimum cost.

Additional information:

• EDGE Certification

• WELL Certification Course