WELL for residential
A new standard of living
The WELL for residential certification program is a verified framework to create healthier, more resilient homes.
The only global certification
for healthier homes
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WELL for residential is the first and only holistic, third-party verified certification program to exclusively address health and well-being in all residence types, including single-family homes and units in multifamily buildings.
Informed by the WELL Building Standard, this certification program equips developers, builders, operators, architects and designers with more than 100 strategies to improve residents’ well-being and foster healthier environments at home. WELL for residential is open for pilot enrollment.
Improve air and water quality
Use better, safer building materials
Promote safety and privacy
Encourage healthier eating habits
Boost activity and daily movement
Provide good lighting and optimize sleep
Elevate in-home accessibility
Optimize productivity and energy
Market Demand
The demand for health is at your front door
As the residential real estate market continues to evolve, homebuyers and renters are calling for homes that prioritize their well-being.
Establish resident confidence and trust with the WELL Residence seal.
The WELL for residential difference
Recent studies have shown
SEAL
A more resilient residence
The WELL Residence seal illustrates your home has been third-party verified to meet the highest standards for health and well-being.
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EARLY ADOPTERS
Meet the pilot participants of WELL for residential
Leading organizations have already committed nearly 30,000 residences to the pilot.
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ADVISORY
Creating the
blueprint for health
IWBI convened more than 100 advisors – alongside 20 builder and developer groups – to design a certification program that would meet the needs of the residential real estate industry.
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“We are proud to be an early adopter of the innovative WELL for residential program for our first two projects because it reaffirms our commitment to building high quality, sustainable and healthy housing at scale.”
Andrew Staniforth
CEO, Assembly OSM
pricing
Two options to consider.
Flexible packages for all project types and sizes.
SINGLE ENROLLMENT
$0.08* per sq ft
*Starting at $8,000 and capped at $98,000
What’s included
Program enrollment
One documentation review
Dedicated coaching support
Digital marketing materials and guidelines
Considerations
Enrollment fees are captured at the onset and are valid for three years.
Program fees are captured at time of documentation submission.
Submit for interim precertification review (an incremental design milestone) for $0.05 /square foot. Fees can be credited towards program fees.
All dwelling units must*:
Be in the same building or community
Pursue the same WELL strategies
Submit for review at the same time
Prepay program fees at time of enrollment to save 10%.
Extend your enrollment by one year for an additional $1,000.
Qualifying sectors and emerging markets save 25%.
IWBI Cornerstone and Keystone members save an additional 5% and 15%, respectively.
Contact us for more information about special pricing considerations in mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan.
* Units in different buildings or communities, units that are pursuing different strategies, and units submitting for review at different times must be enrolled separately.
annual subscription
| Number of locations | Annual cost |
| Up to 50 | $30,000 |
| Up to 100 | $65,000 |
| Up to 200 | $112,500 |
| Up to 300 | $190,000 |
| Up to 400 | $225,000 |
| 401 – 10,000 | Cap of $250,000 |
What’s included
Program enrollment
Two documentation reviews per year (may include dwelling units that are pursuing up to five different sets of WELL strategies)
Interim precertification reviews (an incremental design milestone)
Dedicated coaching support
Digital marketing materials and guidelines
One printed seal per unit, up to 1,600 seals per subscription year (shipping and custom fees are not included)*
Considerations
Recurring annual subscription
Pricing is based on the number of locations subscribed. Use the following conversion ratios when calculating anticipated subscription fees:
For multifamily buildings, 1 building is equivalent to 1 location.
For single family homes, 20 homes are equivalent to 1 location.
Contact us for more information about special pricing considerations in mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan.
* Shipping is not included as part of your complimentary seal order. International orders may also be subject to customs fees. Domestic orders (USA): $9.95; International orders: $24.95.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED
Where can I download the WELL for residential program?
The WELL for residential program materials can be downloaded here.
Does this apply to existing residences as well as new construction?
Yes. WELL for residential applies to new and existing single-family homes and units in a multifamily building.
Is WELL for residential open for enrollment?
Yes, WELL for residential is open for pilot enrollment. Complete the form to get started and a member of our team will be in touch about next steps.
Is WELL for residential the same thing as the WELL Building Standard?
WELL for residential is informed by the WELL Building Standard and organized across the same 10 concepts, but contains novel features and processes specific to residential.
Is WELL for residential a certification?
Yes, WELL for residential is a certification program and the achievement is a certified WELL Residence.
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