DLR Group's Shona O'Dea Earns Well Accredited Professional Credential

CHICAGO - June 6, 2016 - PRLog -- DLR Group Building Performance Analyst Shona O'Dea, WELL AP, CPHC, LEED AP BD+C has earned the WELL Accredited Professional (WELL AP^TM) credential through the International WELL Building Institute^TM (IWBI^TM).

The WELL AP credential is the new, leading credential signifying advanced knowledge and specialization in the WELL Building Standard^TM (WELL). The WELL Building Standard is the first building standard to focus exclusively on the health and wellness of building occupants. WELL is an evidence and performance-based system for measuring, certifying and monitoring air, water, nourishment, light, fitness, comfort and mind. Developed using the Green Building Certification Inc. rigorous test development best practices, the WELL AP exam is designed to test a candidate's knowledge and proficiency in building wellness and the principles, practices and applications of the WELL Building Standard.

"As our industry continues on an aggressive path for energy reduction in both new construction and our existing building stock, it is imperative that we keep the health and well-being of the building occupants at the forefront of every major design decision," said DLR Group Energy Services Leader, Ruairi Barnwell.  The WELL building standard provides a formal framework for documenting these best practices to promote indoor environmental quality.

O'Dea's dedication to occupant health and well-being is an important component of DLR Group's Building Performance team, supporting the firm's pursuit of sustainable building design and operation. DLR Group is meeting the ongoing shift in priorities of the built environment to refocus on human health, productivity and well-being to achieve high-performance building design and elevating the human experience. Utilizing the WELL Building Standard^TM DLR Group is uniquely positioned to deploy design solutions to projects looking to achieve a higher level of health and wellness for its occupants.

About DLR Group

Founded as an architecture and engineering firm, DLR Group celebrates 50 years in 2016. Today, DLR Group serves clients through the integrated delivery of planning, architecture, engineering, interiors, and building optimization for new construction, renovation, and adaptive reuse. Core areas of design expertise include Civic, Courts, Detention, Energy Services, Healthcare, Higher Education, Hospitality, K-12 Education, Retail, Sports, and Workplace. Our promise is to elevate the human experience through design. This promise inspires sustainable design for a diverse group of public and private sector clients; local communities; and our planet. DLR Group fully supports the initiatives and goals of the 2030 Challenge, and is an initial signatory to the China Accord and the AIA 2030 Commitment. Visit dlrgroup.com and follow us at Twitter and LinkedIn.