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International WELL Building Institute, 2019
To better understand the user interaction that would take place at the WELL Conference in Scottsdale, the team researched aspects of the WELL Standard that could be integrated within the installation design. The WELL Building Standard, created by the International WELL Building Institute, “is the premier standard for buildings, interior spaces and communities seeking to implement, validate and measure features that support and advance human health and wellness” (2019). Although many concepts of the standard were relevant, the two that the installation highlights are Community and Movement.
Community
The WELL v2 concept, Community, focuses on “establishing an inclusive, integrated community through social equity, civic engagement and accessible design” (WELL 2019). With the research and engagement between the team and the students, the final structure aims to offer a flexible and inclusive space for a variety of users. Heights of surfaces and arches take into consideration the needs of people of all ages and levels of required accessibility. The structure offers a space for individuals to gather, share, and connect, coming together to form a community.
Movement
The WELL v2 concept, Movement, “promotes movement, physical activity and active living and discourages sedentary behaviors” through programmatic design (WELL 2019). The research behind this concept shows great health risks connected to high levels of inactivity, especially in adolescents and elderly individuals. Within the team’s structure, users are encouraged to sit, stand, and move freely. Mobile stools allow for reconfiguration of seating and even offer a platform for standing. The tabletop surface as well as the counter height surface offer multiple postures for sitting or standing while alone or with others. The structure supports the user need for activity, while simultaneously offering a space to rest between activities.
