ENHANCE WELL-BEING
FGM creates environments that promote safety, learning, productivity and healthy play– we design for the well-being of the many and varied stakeholders who use your buildings. The health and well-building of the people who use a building is paramount and can be addressed in varied ways including spatial and thermal strategies, color palettes and design finishes as well as furniture ergonomics.
7 WELL BUILDING CONCEPTS
The WELL Building Standard consists of features across the seven concepts that comprehensively address not only the design and operations of buildings, but also how they impact and influence human behaviors related to health and well-being.
Projects
Furniture and finish selections reduced amounts of volatile chemicals and improved indoor air quality.
Prolonged sitting – an unhealthy habit - can be avoided with adjustable height desks in faculty offices.
Workstations reduce eye strain by including low-glare and intentional brightness contrast features.
NU Kresge
Communicating stair use improves cardiorespiratory fitness and encourages social interaction.
Vibrant murals at major stair landings express culture and spirit, creating a positive impact on mood.
Natural light is available in all learning and work spaces, improving mood, alertness, and overall health.
Wheaton College Meyer Science Center
Material and finish selections minimize exposure to known or suspected health hazards such as flame retardants and phthalates.
Water bottle fillers located every 100 feet on each floor to encourage proper hydration.
Building designed to meet accessibility standards and employs universal design principles in many of the labs.