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WELL Building Standard v2 (International WELL Building Institute)

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International
vWELL v2, Q2 2025 version
11 domains
126 controls

The WELL Building Standard v2 (IWBI, Q2 2025 version): a performance-based rating system for health and well-being in buildings and organisations, verified by GBCI with on-site performance testing. Ten concepts (Air, Water, Nourishment, Light, Movement, Thermal Comfort, Sound, Materials, Mind, Community) plus Innovation, with 24 mandatory preconditions (such as air and water quality thresholds, ventilation, smoke-free rules, Legionella management, light exposure, ergonomic workstations, thermal performance, acoustic mapping, hazardous material restrictions, mental health promotion, emergency preparedness and an annual occupant survey) and about 100 optimizations scored toward Bronze (40), Silver (50), Gold (60) or Platinum (80) of 110 points.

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WELL Building Standard v2 (International WELL Building Institute) is a compliance framework from International with 11 domains and 126 controls that map to 1 other frameworks. The largest domains are Community concept – WELL Building Standard v2 (International WELL Building Institute) (21 controls), Air concept – WELL Building Standard v2 (International WELL Building Institute) (14 controls), Nourishment concept – WELL Building Standard v2 (International WELL Building Institute) (14 controls). Every control below carries what it requires and what an assessor expects to see.

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Framework Domains (11)

Air concept – WELL Building Standard v2 (International WELL Building Institute)

14 controls
Controls in the Air concept – WELL Building Standard v2 (International WELL Building Institute) domain of WELL Building Standard v2 (International WELL Building Institute) — 14 controls
CodeTitle
well-building-standard-v2-international-well-building-institute::A01A01 Air Quality (precondition)
well-building-standard-v2-international-well-building-institute::A02A02 Smoke-free Environment (precondition)
well-building-standard-v2-international-well-building-institute::A03A03 Ventilation Design (precondition)
well-building-standard-v2-international-well-building-institute::A04A04 Construction Pollution Management (precondition)
well-building-standard-v2-international-well-building-institute::A05A05 Enhanced Air Quality (optimization, 4 pt)
well-building-standard-v2-international-well-building-institute::A06A06 Enhanced Ventilation Design (optimization, 3 pt)
well-building-standard-v2-international-well-building-institute::A07A07 Operable Windows (optimization, 2 pt)
well-building-standard-v2-international-well-building-institute::A08A08 Air Quality Monitoring and Awareness (optimization, 2 pt)
well-building-standard-v2-international-well-building-institute::A09A09 Pollution Infiltration Management (optimization, 2 pt)
well-building-standard-v2-international-well-building-institute::A10A10 Combustion Minimization (optimization, 1 pt)
well-building-standard-v2-international-well-building-institute::A11A11 Source Separation (optimization, 1 pt)
well-building-standard-v2-international-well-building-institute::A12A12 Air Filtration (optimization, 1 pt)
well-building-standard-v2-international-well-building-institute::A13A13 Enhanced Supply Air (optimization, 3 pt)
well-building-standard-v2-international-well-building-institute::A14A14 Microbe and Mold Control (optimization, 1 pt)

Community concept – WELL Building Standard v2 (International WELL Building Institute)

21 controls
Controls in the Community concept – WELL Building Standard v2 (International WELL Building Institute) domain of WELL Building Standard v2 (International WELL Building Institute) — 21 controls
CodeTitle
well-building-standard-v2-international-well-building-institute::C01C01 Health and Well-being Promotion (precondition)
well-building-standard-v2-international-well-building-institute::C02C02 Integrative Design (precondition)
well-building-standard-v2-international-well-building-institute::C03C03 Emergency Preparedness (precondition)
well-building-standard-v2-international-well-building-institute::C04C04 Occupant Survey (precondition)
well-building-standard-v2-international-well-building-institute::C05C05 Enhanced Occupant Survey (optimization, 4 pt)
well-building-standard-v2-international-well-building-institute::C06C06 Health Services and Benefits (optimization, 5 pt)
well-building-standard-v2-international-well-building-institute::C07C07 Enhanced Health and Well-being Promotion (optimization, 2 pt)
well-building-standard-v2-international-well-building-institute::C08C08 New Parent Support (optimization, 3 pt)
well-building-standard-v2-international-well-building-institute::C09C09 New Mother Support (optimization, 3 pt)
well-building-standard-v2-international-well-building-institute::C10C10 Family Support (optimization, 3 pt)
well-building-standard-v2-international-well-building-institute::C11C11 Civic Engagement (optimization, 2 pt)
well-building-standard-v2-international-well-building-institute::C12C12 Talent Recruitment and Workforce Action Plans (optimization, 3 pt)
well-building-standard-v2-international-well-building-institute::C13C13 Accessibility and Universal Design (optimization, 4 pt)
well-building-standard-v2-international-well-building-institute::C14C14 Emergency Resources (optimization, 2 pt)
well-building-standard-v2-international-well-building-institute::C15C15 Emergency Resilience and Recovery (optimization, 4 pt)
well-building-standard-v2-international-well-building-institute::C16C16 Affordable Housing (optimization, 2 pt)
well-building-standard-v2-international-well-building-institute::C17C17 Responsible Labor Practices (optimization, 3 pt)
well-building-standard-v2-international-well-building-institute::C18C18 Support for Victims of Domestic Violence (optimization, 2 pt)
well-building-standard-v2-international-well-building-institute::C19C19 Education and Support (optimization, 2 pt)
well-building-standard-v2-international-well-building-institute::C20C20 Historical Acknowledgement (optimization, 1 pt)
well-building-standard-v2-international-well-building-institute::C21C21 Multisensory Design (optimization, 4 pt)

Innovation concept – WELL Building Standard v2 (International WELL Building Institute)

6 controls
Controls in the Innovation concept – WELL Building Standard v2 (International WELL Building Institute) domain of WELL Building Standard v2 (International WELL Building Institute) — 6 controls
CodeTitle
well-building-standard-v2-international-well-building-institute::I01I01 Innovate WELL (optimization, 10 pt)
well-building-standard-v2-international-well-building-institute::I02I02 WELL Accredited Professional (WELL AP) (optimization, 1 pt)
well-building-standard-v2-international-well-building-institute::I03I03 Experience WELL Certification (optimization, 1 pt)
well-building-standard-v2-international-well-building-institute::I04I04 Gateways to Well-being (optimization, 1 pt)
well-building-standard-v2-international-well-building-institute::I05I05 Green Building Rating Systems (optimization, 5 pt)
well-building-standard-v2-international-well-building-institute::I06I06 Carbon Disclosure and Reduction (optimization, 10 pt)

Light concept – WELL Building Standard v2 (International WELL Building Institute)

9 controls
Controls in the Light concept – WELL Building Standard v2 (International WELL Building Institute) domain of WELL Building Standard v2 (International WELL Building Institute) — 9 controls
CodeTitle
well-building-standard-v2-international-well-building-institute::L01L01 Light Exposure (precondition)
well-building-standard-v2-international-well-building-institute::L02L02 Visual Lighting Design (precondition)
well-building-standard-v2-international-well-building-institute::L03L03 Circadian Lighting Design (optimization, 3 pt)
well-building-standard-v2-international-well-building-institute::L04L04 Electric Light Glare Control (optimization, 2 pt)
well-building-standard-v2-international-well-building-institute::L05L05 Daylight Design Strategies (optimization, 4 pt)
well-building-standard-v2-international-well-building-institute::L06L06 Daylight Simulation (optimization, 2 pt)
well-building-standard-v2-international-well-building-institute::L07L07 Visual Balance (optimization, 1 pt)
well-building-standard-v2-international-well-building-institute::L08L08 Electric Light Quality (optimization, 3 pt)
well-building-standard-v2-international-well-building-institute::L09L09 Occupant Lighting Control (optimization, 3 pt)

Materials concept – WELL Building Standard v2 (International WELL Building Institute)

13 controls
Controls in the Materials concept – WELL Building Standard v2 (International WELL Building Institute) domain of WELL Building Standard v2 (International WELL Building Institute) — 13 controls
CodeTitle
well-building-standard-v2-international-well-building-institute::X01X01 Material Restrictions (precondition)
well-building-standard-v2-international-well-building-institute::X02X02 Interior Hazardous Materials Management (precondition)
well-building-standard-v2-international-well-building-institute::X03X03 CCA and Lead Management (precondition)
well-building-standard-v2-international-well-building-institute::X04X04 Site Remediation (optimization, 1 pt)
well-building-standard-v2-international-well-building-institute::X05X05 Enhanced Material Restrictions (optimization, 2 pt)
well-building-standard-v2-international-well-building-institute::X06X06 VOC Restrictions (optimization, 4 pt)
well-building-standard-v2-international-well-building-institute::X07X07 Materials Transparency (optimization, 3 pt)
well-building-standard-v2-international-well-building-institute::X08X08 Materials Optimization (optimization, 2 pt)
well-building-standard-v2-international-well-building-institute::X09X09 Waste Management (optimization, 1 pt)
well-building-standard-v2-international-well-building-institute::X10X10 Pest Management and Pesticide Use (optimization, 1 pt)
well-building-standard-v2-international-well-building-institute::X11X11 Cleaning Products and Protocols (optimization, 2 pt)
well-building-standard-v2-international-well-building-institute::X12X12 Contact Reduction (optimization, 2 pt)
well-building-standard-v2-international-well-building-institute::X13X13 Fair Labor in Building Products (optimization, 3 pt)

Mind concept – WELL Building Standard v2 (International WELL Building Institute)

11 controls
Controls in the Mind concept – WELL Building Standard v2 (International WELL Building Institute) domain of WELL Building Standard v2 (International WELL Building Institute) — 11 controls
CodeTitle
well-building-standard-v2-international-well-building-institute::M01M01 Mental Health Promotion (precondition)
well-building-standard-v2-international-well-building-institute::M02M02 Nature and Place (precondition)
well-building-standard-v2-international-well-building-institute::M03M03 Mental Health Services (optimization, 4 pt)
well-building-standard-v2-international-well-building-institute::M04M04 Mental Health Education (optimization, 2 pt)
well-building-standard-v2-international-well-building-institute::M05M05 Stress Management (optimization, 2 pt)
well-building-standard-v2-international-well-building-institute::M06M06 Restorative Opportunities (optimization, 2 pt)
well-building-standard-v2-international-well-building-institute::M07M07 Restorative Spaces (optimization, 1 pt)
well-building-standard-v2-international-well-building-institute::M08M08 Restorative Programming (optimization, 1 pt)
well-building-standard-v2-international-well-building-institute::M09M09 Enhanced Access to Nature (optimization, 2 pt)
well-building-standard-v2-international-well-building-institute::M10M10 Tobacco Cessation (optimization, 3 pt)
well-building-standard-v2-international-well-building-institute::M11M11 Substance Use Services (optimization, 2 pt)

Movement concept – WELL Building Standard v2 (International WELL Building Institute)

11 controls
Controls in the Movement concept – WELL Building Standard v2 (International WELL Building Institute) domain of WELL Building Standard v2 (International WELL Building Institute) — 11 controls
CodeTitle
well-building-standard-v2-international-well-building-institute::V01V01 Active Buildings and Communities (precondition)
well-building-standard-v2-international-well-building-institute::V02V02 Ergonomic Workstation Design (precondition)
well-building-standard-v2-international-well-building-institute::V03V03 Circulation Network (optimization, 3 pt)
well-building-standard-v2-international-well-building-institute::V04V04 Facilities for Active Occupants (optimization, 3 pt)
well-building-standard-v2-international-well-building-institute::V05V05 Site Planning and Selection (optimization, 4 pt)
well-building-standard-v2-international-well-building-institute::V06V06 Physical Activity Opportunities (optimization, 2 pt)
well-building-standard-v2-international-well-building-institute::V07V07 Active Furnishings (optimization, 2 pt)
well-building-standard-v2-international-well-building-institute::V08V08 Physical Activity Spaces and Equipment (optimization, 2 pt)
well-building-standard-v2-international-well-building-institute::V09V09 Physical Activity Promotion (optimization, 1 pt)
well-building-standard-v2-international-well-building-institute::V10V10 Self-monitoring (optimization, 1 pt)
well-building-standard-v2-international-well-building-institute::V11V11 Ergonomics Programming (optimization, 3 pt)

Nourishment concept – WELL Building Standard v2 (International WELL Building Institute)

14 controls
Controls in the Nourishment concept – WELL Building Standard v2 (International WELL Building Institute) domain of WELL Building Standard v2 (International WELL Building Institute) — 14 controls
CodeTitle
well-building-standard-v2-international-well-building-institute::N01N01 Fruits and Vegetables (precondition)
well-building-standard-v2-international-well-building-institute::N02N02 Nutritional Transparency (precondition)
well-building-standard-v2-international-well-building-institute::N03N03 Refined Ingredients (optimization, 2 pt)
well-building-standard-v2-international-well-building-institute::N04N04 Food Advertising (optimization, 1 pt)
well-building-standard-v2-international-well-building-institute::N05N05 Artificial Ingredients (optimization, 1 pt)
well-building-standard-v2-international-well-building-institute::N06N06 Portion Sizes (optimization, 1 pt)
well-building-standard-v2-international-well-building-institute::N07N07 Nutrition Education (optimization, 1 pt)
well-building-standard-v2-international-well-building-institute::N08N08 Mindful Eating (optimization, 2 pt)
well-building-standard-v2-international-well-building-institute::N09N09 Special Diets (optimization, 2 pt)
well-building-standard-v2-international-well-building-institute::N10N10 Food Preparation (optimization, 1 pt)
well-building-standard-v2-international-well-building-institute::N11N11 Responsible Food Sourcing (optimization, 1 pt)
well-building-standard-v2-international-well-building-institute::N12N12 Food Production (optimization, 2 pt)
well-building-standard-v2-international-well-building-institute::N13N13 Local Food Environment (optimization, 1 pt)
well-building-standard-v2-international-well-building-institute::N14N14 Red and Processed Meats (optimization, 1 pt)

Sound concept – WELL Building Standard v2 (International WELL Building Institute)

9 controls
Controls in the Sound concept – WELL Building Standard v2 (International WELL Building Institute) domain of WELL Building Standard v2 (International WELL Building Institute) — 9 controls
CodeTitle
well-building-standard-v2-international-well-building-institute::S01S01 Sound Mapping (precondition)
well-building-standard-v2-international-well-building-institute::S02S02 Maximum Noise Levels (optimization, 3 pt)
well-building-standard-v2-international-well-building-institute::S03S03 Sound Barriers (optimization, 3 pt)
well-building-standard-v2-international-well-building-institute::S04S04 Reverberation Time (optimization, 2 pt)
well-building-standard-v2-international-well-building-institute::S05S05 Sound Reducing Surfaces (optimization, 2 pt)
well-building-standard-v2-international-well-building-institute::S06S06 Minimum Background Sound (optimization, 2 pt)
well-building-standard-v2-international-well-building-institute::S07S07 Impact Noise Management (optimization, 3 pt)
well-building-standard-v2-international-well-building-institute::S08S08 Enhanced Audio Devices (optimization, 2 pt)
well-building-standard-v2-international-well-building-institute::S09S09 Hearing Health Conservation (optimization, 1 pt)

Thermal Comfort concept – WELL Building Standard v2 (International WELL Building Institute)

9 controls
Controls in the Thermal Comfort concept – WELL Building Standard v2 (International WELL Building Institute) domain of WELL Building Standard v2 (International WELL Building Institute) — 9 controls
CodeTitle
well-building-standard-v2-international-well-building-institute::T01T01 Thermal Performance (precondition)
well-building-standard-v2-international-well-building-institute::T02T02 Verified Thermal Comfort (optimization, 3 pt)
well-building-standard-v2-international-well-building-institute::T03T03 Thermal Zoning (optimization, 2 pt)
well-building-standard-v2-international-well-building-institute::T04T04 Individual Thermal Control (optimization, 3 pt)
well-building-standard-v2-international-well-building-institute::T05T05 Radiant Thermal Comfort (optimization, 2 pt)
well-building-standard-v2-international-well-building-institute::T06T06 Thermal Comfort Monitoring (optimization, 1 pt)
well-building-standard-v2-international-well-building-institute::T07T07 Humidity Control (optimization, 1 pt)
well-building-standard-v2-international-well-building-institute::T08T08 Enhanced Operable Windows (optimization, 1 pt)
well-building-standard-v2-international-well-building-institute::T09T09 Outdoor Thermal Comfort (optimization, 3 pt)

Water concept – WELL Building Standard v2 (International WELL Building Institute)

9 controls
Controls in the Water concept – WELL Building Standard v2 (International WELL Building Institute) domain of WELL Building Standard v2 (International WELL Building Institute) — 9 controls
CodeTitle
well-building-standard-v2-international-well-building-institute::W01W01 Water Quality Indicators (precondition)
well-building-standard-v2-international-well-building-institute::W02W02 Drinking Water Quality (precondition)
well-building-standard-v2-international-well-building-institute::W03W03 Basic Water Management (precondition)
well-building-standard-v2-international-well-building-institute::W04W04 Enhanced Water Quality (optimization, 1 pt)
well-building-standard-v2-international-well-building-institute::W05W05 Drinking Water Quality Management (optimization, 3 pt)
well-building-standard-v2-international-well-building-institute::W06W06 Drinking Water Promotion (optimization, 1 pt)
well-building-standard-v2-international-well-building-institute::W07W07 Moisture Management (optimization, 3 pt)
well-building-standard-v2-international-well-building-institute::W08W08 Hygiene Support (optimization, 4 pt)
well-building-standard-v2-international-well-building-institute::W09W09 Onsite Non-potable Water Reuse (optimization, 2 pt)

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WELL Building Standard v2 (International WELL Building Institute) is a compliance framework from International with 11 domains and 126 controls. The WELL Building Standard v2 (IWBI, Q2 2025 version): a performance-based rating system for health and well-being in buildings and organisations, verified by GBCI with on-site performance testing. Ten concepts (Air, Water, Nourishment, Light, Movement, Thermal Comfort, Sound, Materials, Mind, Community) plus Innovation, with 24 mandatory preconditions (such as air and water quality thresholds, ventilation, smoke-free rules, Legionella management, light exposure, ergonomic workstations, thermal performance, acoustic mapping, hazardous material restrictions, mental health promotion, emergency preparedness and an annual occupant survey) and about 100 optimizations scored toward Bronze (40), Silver (50), Gold (60) or Platinum (80) of 110 points. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

What does WELL Building Standard v2 (International WELL Building Institute) actually require?

WELL Building Standard v2 (International WELL Building Institute) has 126 controls organised across 11 domains. The largest domains are Community concept – WELL Building Standard v2 (International WELL Building Institute) (21 controls), Air concept – WELL Building Standard v2 (International WELL Building Institute) (14 controls), Nourishment concept – WELL Building Standard v2 (International WELL Building Institute) (14 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.

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