Are we ready for a new building rating system?

I had the opportunity yesterday to participate in a Zoom call offered by the International Well Building Institute (IBWI) to learn more about the rollout of the WELL Health-Safety Rating for Facility Operations and Management.

In general, as a Registered Architect, I am a fan of building rating systems because:

1. they provide a common standard of care;

2. they form a backbone of communication between trades and professions;

3. they hold the public in a place of greater awareness of often-unseen sys...