In this article published by LD+A, Reiko Kagawa, LC, LEED AP BD+C of Sladen Feinstein Integrated Lighting and Shahrzad Abtahi, Associate IALD, LC, LEED AP ID+C, WELL AP, IES of Lightcraft provide a clean and comprehensive comparison of the LEED and WELL building standards.
The authors state:
To create a truly sustainable building, designers need to focus not only on the building and its components but also on the building’s users and needs. LEED standards, assessed during the design and construction of buildings, focus on environmental impacts. The WELL Building Standard, however, is the next generation of design objectives and specifically addresses human health and well-being.
Although the two certifications are separate, lighting is a major element to achieve both LEED and WELL points. Understanding the overlaps as well as the contradictions will promote environmental responsibility and healthy building practices.
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