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      How Kaiterra Monitors Support WELL Feature A08: Air Quality Monitoring & Awareness

      WELL Feature A08, Air Quality Monitoring & Awareness, requires that air quality data be both consistently monitored (A08.1) and transparently displayed to building occupants (A08.2). Kaiterra devices can help you achieve full compliance.

      1. Meeting A08.1: Install Indoor Air Monitors

      A08.1 requires continuous monitoring of key air quality parameters and a method for recording this data for annual WELL compliance reporting.

      In order to be compliant with A08.1, the project must install air quality monitors that measure at least three of the following parameters in occupiable spaces in compliance with the requirements outlined in the Continuous Monitoring Protocols of the Performance Verification Guidebook:

      • PM2.5 or PM10.
      • Carbon dioxide.
      • Carbon monoxide.
      • Ozone.
      • Nitrogen dioxide.
      • Total VOCs.
      • Formaldehyde. 

      Sensor Requirements, Calibration, and Technical Specifications


      WELL requires that all indoor air quality monitors used for Feature A08 be calibrated or replaced at least once every three years. Projects must submit proof of calibration or replacement through the WELL Digital Platform to demonstrate ongoing accuracy and maintenance.

      According to the Performance Verification Guidebook, air quality measurements must be recorded at intervals no greater than 15 minutes for all parameters (with the exception of radon, which has a one-hour requirement). Kaiterra devices exceed this requirement by providing minute-by-minute data logging.

      WELL’s Performance Verification Guidebook outlines detailed requirements for sensor accuracy, resolution, and performance. While projects can review these specifications directly, WELL also recognizes that using monitors certified as RESET™ Grade B (or higher) automatically satisfies the technical standard requirement.

      How Does Kaiterra Comply with A08.1?

      Many Kaiterra monitors provide most of the parameters listed above, and are RESET™ Grade B certified, making them eligible for use under WELL A08.1. They cover the core parameters required by WELL, and their modular design makes calibration and sensor replacement straightforward.

      Below is a breakdown of each Kaiterra device model and the parameters it supports:

      Parameter / Requirement

      SE-100

      Sensedge

      SE-200A/P

      Sensedge Mini

      SE-200AW/PW

      Sensedge Mini
      for WELL

      SE-200AL/PL

      Sensedge Mini Core

      SE-300A

      Sensedge Go

      SE-300W

      Sensedge Go for WELL

      SE-300L

      Sensedge Go Core

      Measurement intervals

      ✅ Minute-by-minute readings available

      Calibration & Maintenance

      ✅ Innovative modular design that allows you to easily recalibrate devices
      by swapping out old sensors for new ones.

      WELL A08.1 Compliance

      ✅

      ✅

      ✅

      ❌
      (Missing parameters)

      ✅

      ✅

      ❌
      (Missing parameters)

      PM2.5 & PM10

      ✅

      ✅

      ✅

      ❌

      ✅

      ✅

      ❌

      Carbon dioxide (CO₂)

      ✅

      ✅

      ✅

      ✅

      ✅

      ✅

      ✅

      Carbon monoxide (CO)

      ❌

      ❌

      ✅

      ❌

      ❌

      ✅

      ❌

      Ozone (O₃)

      ❌

      ✅

      ✅

      ❌

      ❌

      ✅

      ❌

      Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂)

      ❌

      ❌

      ✅

      ❌

      ❌

      ✅

      ❌

      Total VOCs

      ✅

      ✅

      ✅

      ❌

      ✅

      ✅

      ✅

      Temperature

      ✅

      ✅

      ✅

      ✅

      ✅

      ✅

      ✅

      Relative Humidity

      ✅

      ✅

      ✅

      ✅

      ✅

      ✅

      ✅

      Formaldehyde (HCHO)*

      ❌

      ❌

      ❌

      ❌

      ❌

      ❌

      ❌

      *Note: Formaldehyde (HCHO) is listed as an eligible parameter, but it is not required to achieve WELL A08.1. Projects only need to monitor any three parameters from the approved list.

      2. Meeting A08.2: Promote Air Quality Awareness

      A08.2 focuses on making the real-time IAQ data transparent and accessible to occupants. 

      WELL requires that the data collected in A08.1 be made available as follows:

      • Physical display screens positioned at a height of 3.6–5.6 ft, with at least one display per 5,400 ft² of regularly occupied space.
      • Hosted via website or mobile application, accessible to occupants. Projects must also provide signage indicating where data can be accessed, at a density of at least one sign per 5,400 ft² of regularly occupied space.

      Air quality data presented must include one of the following:

      • Concentrations of the parameters measured.
      • Qualitative results of air quality (e.g., colored-coded levels).

      Note that air quality data must be updated at least once every 15 minutes.

      Meeting this requirement is straightforward with Kaiterra monitors. There are two established, WELL-approved approaches available:

      A. Using a Built-in Screen

      If you use the Sensedge (SE-100), the device's 7-inch full-color touchscreen displays real-time air quality readings directly on the device, fulfilling A08.2.

      • On the screen, it displays the concentration of the parameters it measures as well as the qualitative results of air indicated by color-coded levels.
      • Proof for WELL: Submit photos of the installed device with its screen displaying the data.

      B. Using Kiosk View (for Screenless Devices)

      For our screenless devices (like the Sensedge Mini or Sensedge Go), Kaiterra provides a Kiosk View. This is a unique, publicly accessible, real-time web dashboard (URL) that can display data from one to eight sensors. On the Kiosk view, both quantitative concentrations and color-coded levels are available. This is the key to meeting the visualization requirement without a dedicated sensor display. 

      (Note: Kiosks do not have to display data from all of your sensors.)

      You can implement the Kiosk View in two WELL-approved ways:

      1. Display on Existing Screens (Digital Signage)

      Project the Kiosk View onto an existing digital display in the occupied space (e.g., a wall-mounted TV or digital sign).

      • WELL Requirement: This meets the display screen option. Displays must be positioned at a height of 3.6–5.6 ft, with at least one display per 5,400 ft2 of regularly occupied space. 
      • Proof for WELL: Submit photos of the air quality data being displayed on the existing screens.

      2. QR Code Access (Web Link)

      Use any URL-to-QR code generator to turn the Kiosk View URL into a scannable QR code that occupants can access on their personal mobile devices.

      • How it works: Occupants scan the QR code, which directs their phone's web browser to the live Kiosk View dashboard. No app or login is required.
      • WELL Requirement: This meets the hosted website or phone application option, requiring signs indicating where the data may be accessed at a density of at least one sign per 5,400 ft2.
      • Recommended Best Practice: We recommend printing a unique QR code poster or sticker for the Kiosk View of each individual monitor and placing it right next to the device. This is the most occupant-friendly approach, as they can immediately see the IAQ data for their specific location. 
      • Proof for WELL: Submit photos showing the QR codes prominently displayed in the space.

      Kaiterra Device Options for A08.2 Compliance

      Device

      Display Option

      WELL A08.2 Compliance

      Notes

      Sensedge

      Built-in 7” touchscreen

      ✅

      Built-in 7” color touch screen displays real-time pollutant concentrations.

      Sensedge, Sensedge Go, or Sensedge Mini

      Kiosk View on existing monitor/TV

      ✅ 

      Project Kiosk View onto existing physical displays in occupied spaces. Supports multiple sensors. Photos of screens are required for documentation.

      Sensedge, Sensedge Go, or Sensedge Mini

      QR Code (Kiosk View URL)

      ✅ 

      Occupants scan a QR code to view real-time IAQ data via browser (no app or login required). Place QR codes near sensors or on posters.

       


      Kaiterra has supported numerous projects in achieving their WELL certification using these flexible methods. You can choose the approach that best fits your building's design and occupant engagement strategy, knowing that all methods (with screen, Kiosk on existing displays, or Kiosk via QR code) are WELL-approved for meeting A08.2.

      For more detailed instructions on setting up Kiosk View, please visit: https://support.kaiterra.com/manage-kiosk-view