This page contains instructions for assigning the following types of alternative to a feature part for WELL at scale and WELL Ratings (not including Health-Safety Rating projects created before April 18, 2023):

• Alternative adherence paths (AAPs) and equivalencies
  • Strategies that diverge from a WELL feature’s exact requirements, but meet the feature’s intent and support a similar outcome
    • Note: the instructions below apply to approved AAPs. If you have prepared a new AAP and need approval, learn how to submit an AAP or equivalency proposal.
• Crosswalks
  • Crosswalks help project teams identify the exact features of WELL that align with or are deemed equivalent to strategies found in other rating programs or certification systems (e.g. LEED, BREEAM, GRESB, etc.). You will also select this option if you use the Interiors + Base Building tool for your locations.
• Alignment tools (Health-Safety Rating | Performance Rating | Equity Rating)
  • The alignment tools allow you to leverage features achieved toward Certification or a Rating toward another milestone
• Skybridge
  • Skybridges are used to transition or upgrade from WELL v1 Certification to v2 pilot, or from v2 pilot to V2

To use one of these alternatives for a specific feature:

1. Open your WELL at scale scorecard.
2. Click the feature you’d like to use an alternative for.
3. Go to the “Verification” tab.
4. Click the “Edit options” button.
5. Scroll down to the Alternatives section and click to expand it.
6. Click the Add button next to the type of alternative you would like to use.
7. Close the “Edit options” window.