Somfy Systems has recently announced that the company has attained the Works with Well trademark for its Motors and Controls in Motorized Windows Shades. Announced back in September 2023, the Works with WELL trademark is meant to signify a product’s alignment with at least one of the health strategies outlined in the WELL Building Standard (WELL).
Following this news, Somfy also announced it will be joining the IWBI as a manufacturer member.
Driven by the global demand for healthier places and healthier organizations that support people to thrive, WELL adoption has grown exponentially since its launch in 2014. As of March 2024, WELL strategies have been used in 5 billion square-feet of spaces, supporting the health and well-being of an estimated 17 million people in more than 36,000 locations spanning over 120 countries.
The International Well Building Institute (IWBI) also recently launched the WELL for residential program with a small pilot program of 25 participating builders.
Following third-party certification, Somfy’s motors for window shades were found to align with four health strategies which include:
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- L05.2 Daylight Design
- X05.1 Select Compliant Interior Furnishings
- X06.2 Restrict VOC Emissions from Furniture, Architectural and Interior Products
- X07.2 Select Products with Enhanced Ingredient Disclosure.
IWBI granted the license to Somfy Systems to use the Works with WELL trademark after Somfy applied to IWBI and underwent a third-party document review to confirm that Motors and Controls for Motorized Window Shades met the requirements for the license required by IWBI.
“This designation is a testament to [Somfy’s] dedication to providing products and solutions that not only meet but exceed the highest standards of performance and efficiency,” said Ty Saville, VP of Commercial Specification, Partnerships and Lobbying at Somfy North America.
“This accomplishment would not have been possible without the collective effort and expertise of our team,”
It is worth noting that using products labeled ‘Works with WELL’ does not guarantee that a project will achieve WELL certification. Instead, the Works with Well trademark is mean to represent a marker for products that align the same health and wellness values upheld by the WELL standard.
For more information on Somfy’s Works with WELL trademark products, readers are instructed to visit the Works with WELL directory.
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