WELL Building Standard

The internationally recognized certification system for spaces that promote health, well-being, and performance. We support WELL certification from strategy through to performance verification.

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WELL Building Standard

The system at a glance

Certifications
Silver · Gold · Platinum
Application areas
Leased spaces and interiors, new builds and existing properties; WELL Core, WELL Residential, and WELL at Scale.
System Provider
International WELL Building Institute (IWBI).
Validity
3 years; re-certification required thereafter.
Gesundheit und Wohlbefinden als nachweisbare Qualität

Health and well-being as a measurable quality

WELL evaluates indoor environmental quality—such as air, water, light, acoustics, and thermal comfort—as well as operational processes and employee benefits. Depending on the project, WELL Core, WELL Residential, or WELL at Scale may be applicable. The certification combines documentation with on-site performance verification.

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When WELL is worth it

Owner-occupiers

WELL makes health, comfort, and employer attractiveness a verifiable part of your workplace strategy.

Companies with people and ESG strategies

The standard addresses the social dimension – from spatial quality to processes concerning health and well-being.

Project Development and Existing Properties

WELL can differentiate high-quality spaces, especially for users with high demands on their work environment.
Wann ein anderes System besser passt

When another system is a better fit

If the primary goal is to verify energy demand, carbon footprint, or life-cycle costs, DGNB or LEED are often more suitable. WELL additionally requires standards for indoor environmental quality, operations, and user amenities.

The path to WELL certification

Project check

User needs, location, and suitable WELL application

Strategy

Goals, measures, and guidelines

Measures

Implementation and documentation

Certificate

Measurements, verification, and documentation until award

Duration

Until submission

after completion of the fit-out and occupancy of the spaces (excluding WELL Core)
 
4–6 weeks

Review until certification

after submission to the IWBI
 
approx. 3–4 months

What we handle

Auditing throughout the entire WELL process (WELL AP)
Performance testing with our own WELL Performance Testing Agents
Simulations and measurements for air, water, light, acoustics, and comfort
User surveys and guidelines for operations and personnel
Tenders for artificial lighting, acoustics, furniture, and signage
WELL at Scale and portfolio support as a WELL Enterprise Provider

We are proud of our clients

Südkreuz Berlin

Berlin
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ca. 30.000
QM GFA
WELL Platin
System

Lighthouse I Tabakquartier

Am Tabakquartier, Bremen
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approx. 4,100
QM GFA
DGNB Silver+ QNG Plus
System

Glückaufhaus

Rüttenscheider Str. 2, Essen
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approx. 21,700
QM GFA
LEED O+M
System

Skyper Frankfurt

Taunusanlage 1 60329 Frankfurt am Main
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approx. 80,000
QM GFA
LEED v4.1 O+M, ARC Score Version 3.0
System

Kastor

Platz d. Einheit 1, 60327 Frankfurt am Main
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approx. 29,000
QM GFA
LEED O+M
System

Kaufmannshaus

Bleichenbrücke 10, Hamburg
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approx. 30,500
QM GFA
LEED O+M
System

Upper West

Kantstrasse 164, Berlin
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approx. 59,700
QM GFA
LEED O+M
System

Upper Zeil, Frankfurt

Zeil 112-114, Frankfurt
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approx. 19,000
QM GFA
LEED O+M
System

Deutschlandhaus Hamburg

Valentinskamp Hamburg
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approx. 27,500
QM GFA
LEED BD+C: CS
System

SAP Potsdam

Nedlitzer Straße, Potsdam
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approx. 57,500
QM GFA
LEED NC v2009
System

Enerparc Hamburg

HafenCity (Kirchenpauerstraße 26)
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9,575.96
QM GFA
HafenCity Ecolabel, version 3.0
System

Opus 84 Hamburg

Baakenhafen District BF 84 Hamburg
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approx. 27,500
QM GFA
HafenCity Eco-Label, version 3.0
System

Ipanema Hamburg

Überseering Hamburg
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approx. 21,000
QM GFA
DGNB NBV15
System

Fuhle 101 Hamburg

Fuhlsbüttler Straße Hamburg
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approx. 28,600
QM GFA
DGNB MIX15
System

Infinity Office Düsseldorf

Schwannstraße Düsseldorf
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approx. 23,000
QM GFA
DGNB NBV15.2
System

Hermes Bluefield

Heilbronn, Mainz, Augsburg, Berlin-Southwest, Halle, Hamburg, Münster, Osnabrück
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approx. 10,700 / 12,700
QM GFA
DGNB NLO15
System

Schönhauser Tor, Berlin

Torstraße 49, Berlin
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approx. 18,800
QM GFA
BREEAM In-Use
System

PEER I Tabakquartier

Am Tabakquartier, Bremen
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approx. 2070
QM GFA
DGNB Silver + QNG Plus
System

LUX I Tabakquartier

Am Tabakquartier, Bremen
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approx. 2,070
QM GFA
DGNB Silver QNG Plus
System

Spreepalais am Dom, Berlin

Anna-Louisa-Karsch-Strasse 2, Berlin
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approx. 25,000
QM GFA
BREEAM In-Use
System

ALVA I Tabakquartier

Am Tabakquartier, Bremen
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approx. 2,900
QM GFA
DGNB New Construction + QNG
System

Tabakquartier

Am Tabakquartier, Bremen
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approx. 193,000
QM GFA
DGNB Silver + QNG Plus
System

W2 Campus

Schockenriedstraße 39A-C, 70565 Stuttgart
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BS 1+2: approx. 28,000, BS3: approx. 17,400, BS4: approx. 23,700
QM GFA
LEED Platinum
System

SUN Munich

Munich
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31,905
QM GFA
DGNB New Construction
System

DMK Airport City Bremen

Bremen
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approx. 21,533
QM GFA
DGNB New Construction
System

Seestern

Am Seestern 1, Düsseldorf
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approx. 69,800
QM GFA
BREEAM In-Use
System

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the certificate valid?

Three years. This is followed by re-certification through a renewed audit of the standards or continuous monitoring with annual assessments.

What role does performance testing play?

On-site measurements verify whether the established WELL requirements are met. The certificate will not be issued without performance verification. We explain our measurement services on the WELL PT page.

Which projects is WELL suitable for?

WELL can be applied to new construction, existing buildings, tenant improvements, and interior spaces. WELL Core addresses the base building, while WELL at Scale is designed for multiple locations and portfolios.