WELL-AP

The WELL AP WELL-AP Exam focuses on your knowledge and understanding of the WELL Building Standard, a performance-based system that integrates design and operations strategies to advance human health and well-being in the built environment.

Here are the main points covered in the exam:

1. Understanding the WELL Building Standard:

• Purpose and scope: Know why WELL exists, its goals, and the different building types and project sizes it applies to.
• Fundamentals: Understand the WELL Building Standard's core principles, its relationship to LEED, and its impact on building design, operations, and occupant well-being.
• Features: Know the different features of the WELL Building Standard, including its concepts, strategies, and requirements.
• Focus areas: Be familiar with the ten WELL concepts, including:
  • Air
  • Water
  • Light
  • Thermal Comfort
  • Sound
  • Materials
  • Movement
  • Mind
  • Nourishment
  • Community

2. Applying WELL to Real-World Projects:

• Project types: Understand how to apply WELL to different project types, including new construction, existing building renovations, and interiors.
• Project phases: Know how WELL is implemented in each phase of a project, from pre-design to post-occupancy.
• Documentation: Be familiar with the documentation requirements, including the WELL Portfolio Review, WELL Performance Testing & Verification, and WELL Certification.
• Strategies and solutions: Understand the various strategies and solutions that can be implemented to achieve WELL certification.
• Impact assessment: Be able to evaluate the potential impacts of WELL on occupant health, well-being, and productivity.

3. WELL AP Professional Responsibilities:

• Ethical and professional conduct: Understand the ethical responsibilities of a WELL AP, including maintaining confidentiality and avoiding conflicts of interest.
• Continuing education: Be aware of the requirements for continuing education to maintain WELL AP credentialing.
• WELL community: Be familiar with the WELL community and its resources, including the WELL Building Standard documentation, online forums, and events.

The exam itself is a multiple-choice, computer-based test consisting of approximately 100 questions. It is designed to assess your ability to:

• Apply WELL concepts to real-world situations: You will be presented with scenarios and asked to identify the best course of action or the most appropriate WELL feature to address the situation.
• Interpret WELL requirements: You will need to understand the specific requirements of the WELL Building Standard and be able to apply them to a given scenario.
• Recognize key WELL concepts: You will need to be able to distinguish between different WELL features and strategies, and understand how they contribute to overall occupant well-being.

Preparing for the WELL AP Exam:

To prepare for the exam, you should review the WELL Building Standard documentation, take practice exams, and participate in training courses.

By mastering these main points and understanding their applications, you will be well-prepared to succeed on the WELL AP Exam.