WELL-AP WELL Exam Lab Questions

The color rendering index (CRI) is a measure of a light source's ability to reveal the colors of various objects faithfully in comparison with a natural light source. Electric lights with a high CRI are effective in improving the perception of space by ensuring that colors are seen more accurately and vibrantly. This can have a significant impact on the aesthetics of the environment, as well as on the well-being and productivity of the occupants, making high CRI lighting a preferred choice in design according to the WELL Building Standard.

WELL Feature M09 emphasizes providing access to nature, including water features. The proximity to the riverfront park with a clear river view directly supports meeting the requirements of this feature.

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• WELL v2, Mind Concept, Feature M09: Enhanced Access to Nature: Outlines the requirements for promoting access to nature, including natural water features and views of nature. 

According to the WELL v2™ feature W01: Fundamental Water Quality, the project must conduct an environmental site assessment to identify any potential sources of water contamination on or near the site, such as fuel stations, automotive repair shops, landfills, or industrial facilities1. An environmental site assessment is a systematic process of evaluating the environmental conditions of a property, which may include historical research, site inspection, sampling, testing, and risk assessment2. Hiring an experienced professional to perform an environmental site assessment is a recommended strategy to ensure the safety and quality of the water supply for the project. Option B is incorrect, as engaging the local community may not provide sufficient or reliable information about the historical use of the site or the potential contaminants present. Option C is incorrect, as inspecting the site may not reveal the extent or nature of the contamination, which may be hidden or dispersed in the soil, groundwater, or air. Option D is incorrect, as determining if the site is a recognized Brownfield or has a similar designation may not be sufficient to identify the specific contaminants or risks associated with the site, and may not be applicable in some regions or jurisdictions.

References: = Standard | WELL V2 - Feature W01: Fundamental Water Quality Environmental Site Assessment - Wikipedia

According to Feature L06: Daylight Simulation, part 1 of the WELL Core requirements, the project team must conduct daylight simulation calculations to ensure indoor daylight exposure for occupants1. One of the metrics used to evaluate daylight exposure is spatial daylight autonomy (sDA300,50%), which measures the percentage of floor area that receives at least 300 lux [28 fc] of daylight for at least 50% of operating hours each year2. To increase the sDA300,50% value, the project team can specify window glazing with higher Visible Transmittance (Tvis), which is the fraction of visible light that passes through a glazing material3. Higher Tvis values mean more daylight can enter the space and reach the work surfaces, thus improving the daylight simulation result. The other options are not likely to help meet the daylight simulation requirement, as they either do not affect the amount of daylight entering the space (A and B) or reduce the floor area that needs to meet the requirement (D).

References: = Standard | WELL V2, Daylight modeling | WELL Standard, Using daylight modelling to verify compliance with the WELL Building Standard