What are you talking about in a WELL building

1. What makes a WELL Building

The WELL Building Standard® is a perfomance-based system for measuring, certifying, and monitoring features of the building  environment that impact human health and wellbeing, through air, water, nourishment, light, fitness, thermal comfort, sound, materials, mind. community, and innovation.

We spend approximately 90% of our time indoors and our buildings can have a profound impact on our health and well-being. WELL outlines a comprehensive approach to creating healthy spaces, leveraging design strategies, operational protocols, personnel policies and performance thresholds.

2. Are there any WELL Buildings in Iowa?

The recently constructed Views Senior Living of Marion in Marion, Iowa is the first WELL Certified Assisted Living in the USA. This 104 unit senior facility was built to the high WELL standards. Many additional  steps were taken during construction, such as specific HVAC systems, low odor resins on flooring adhesives, to certain quality building materials.

3. Why Would I Want a WELL Building?

We need to take an approach to creating healthy spaces because our bodies react to the quality of the air we breathe, the water we drink, the light we see and the sound we hear. WELL enables you to achieve evidence-based strategies that have a positive impact on human health. By improving the quality of the building to the WELL standards, you are improving the quality of life for your residents and employees. With all of the COVID-19 concerns, you want to take all the additional steps you can to minimize health issues in the buildings you own and operate.

4. Owners Statement:

Mik Pietrzak: WELL is not just a certification but a real "movement" in the design, construction and operations of the built environment providing the optimal living and working conditions for the occupants of the building. It encompasses a broad range of elements including air, water, noise, light, nutrition, exercise, brain wellness and others to holistically create an environment that truly supports the wellness of the staff, residents and visitors.  We have been very pleased with the results in terms of resident satisfaction and staff retention.   As the first Gold Certified WELL assisted living facility we are very proud to be industry leaders in this field.  

Howell Investment Finance is also very proud of financing this first in the nation WELL assisted living facility in the USA.

With proper planning and financing you can achieve your investment dreams and goals. Howell Investment Finance in Ames, IA, specializes in structuring mortgages for HUD, CMBS, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Bridge and Construction loans. Howell Investment Finance has secured more than $100 million in commercial mortgages and financed more than $140 million in properties throughout Iowa. They know the local market and can customize your investment loans to meet your unique needs. To get started, call (515) 233-8228, or visit their website for additional details on lending options.