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Research Article

A Study on the Architectural Characteristics and Improvements of WELL Certified Residential Buildings

웰빌딩 인증을 받은 주거용 건물의 건축적 특성 및 개선 방안에 관한 연구

Cherry Kim1
,
Suk-Kyung Kim2
,
Sabeen Durrani3
김 채리1
,
김 석경2
,
사빈 듀라니3
1정회원(주저자), 연세대학교 실내건축학과 석사과정
2정회원(교신저자), Ph.D., 연세대학교 실내건축학과 교수, 생활과학대학장
3정회원(공동저자), 연세대학교 실내건축학과 박사과정
Corresponding AuthorSuk-Kyung Kim, Department of Interior Architecture & Built Environment, Yonsei University, 50, Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea. E-mail: kimskyu@yonsei. ac.kr
25 February 2023. pp. 093-105
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Abstract

The purpose of this study is to identify architectural characteristics of WELL certified residential buildings and provide future suggestions. The research methodology involved conducting in-depth case studies on six WELL certified residential buildings. To conduct these case studies, a framework was established by reviewing resources provided by the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI). Major findings of this study are as follows: First, WELL certification deal with not only physical health but also mental well-being of occupants. It encourages to adopt biophilic design and provides various indoor and outdoor amenities to support occupant health. Second, WELL certification provides qualitative standards considering the relationship between spatial design and occupants’ health, including the categories of air, water, and light. However, there are some limitations that need to be addressed for future applications. First, it is necessary to categorize standards based on the function of residential buildings and provide more specific standards for each building type. Additionally, it is suggested that WELL need to provide the ways that existing buildings can be certified, as the certification currently only applies to new buildings. Lastly, post-occupancy evaluations should be conducted to examine how WELL certification affects occupants’ health.

Keywords
International WELL Building Institute
WELL Certification
Residential Building
키워드
국제 웰 빌딩 협회
웰 인증
주거용 건축
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Alc (2022). The views senior living of marion. Retrieved from https://www.assistedlivingcenter.com/facilities/ia/marion/the-views-of-marion-52302/
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International WELL Building Institute (2020). WELL building standard v1: comfort category. Retrieved from https://resources.wellcertified.com/tools/well-building-standard-v1/
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International WELL Building Institute (2020). WELL building standard v1: Fitness category. Retrieved from https://resources.wellcertified.com/tools/well-building-standard-v1/
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International WELL Building Institute (2020). WELL building standard v1: light category. Retrieved from https://resources.wellcertified.com/tools/well-building-standard-v1/
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International WELL Building Institute (2020). WELL building standard v1: mind category. Retrieved from https://resources.wellcertified.com/tools/well-building-standard-v1/
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International WELL Building Institute (2020). WELL building standard v1: nourishment category. Retrieved from https://resources.wellcertified.com/tools/well-building-standard-v1/
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International WELL Building Institute (2020). WELL building standard v1: water category. Retrieved from https://resources.wellcertified.com/tools/well-building-standard-v1/
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McGuinness, E. (2021). What is WELL certification, and why should your company cons. Retrieved from https://www.workplacetesting.com/what-is-well-certification-and-why-should-your-company-consider-it/2/5547
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Wei, X., Zou, G., & Siu, K. W. M. (2021). Influencing Factors of Residential Well-Being Under COVID-19. AHFE Conference on Human Factors in Architecture, Sustainable Urban Planning and Infrastructure, 2021, 272, 115-124. 10.1007/978-3-030-80710-8_15
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  • Publisher :The Korean Housing Association
  • Publisher(Ko) :한국주거학회
  • Journal Title :Journal of the Korean Housing Association
  • Journal Title(Ko) :한국주거학회논문집
  • Volume : 34
  • No :1
  • Pages :093-105
  • Received Date : 2022-12-05
  • Revised Date : 2022-12-18
  • Accepted Date : 2023-01-06
  • DOI :https://doi.org/10.6107/JKHA.2023.34.1.093
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