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If you’re reading this article, you will likely be working on a WELL project and thinking about how to meet WELL’s requirements for air quality in your building. We’ve written dedicated articles about the different ways you can meet the air concept requirements, specifically performance testing and sensor data, and what to know about choosing an air quality monitor for the sensor data pathway.
While there are pros and cons to both performance testing and sensor data, continuous monitors like the Kaiterra Sensedge Go are great news for WELL projects interested in the sensor data pathway because they can completely replace performance testing — something that wasn’t possible until recently, as most continuous air quality monitors are unable to meet WELL’s air quality testing requirements.
In this article, we’ll look at how one of these monitors, the Sensedge Go, can help your project meet every air quality testing requirement for WELL, ticking the boxes for three preconditions and scoring nine optimization points at the same time.
How the Sensedge Go Meets Three WELL Preconditions
Air Concept Precondition A01: Air Quality
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A01 Requirement |
Kaiterra Sensedge Go |
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Part 1: Meet Thresholds for Particulate Matter |
Measure PM2.5 and PM10 levels with either performance testing or sensor data |
✅ Measures PM2.5 and PM10 |
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Part 2: Meet Thresholds for Inorganic Gases |
Test volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in a laboratory, or implement TVOC continuous monitoring |
✅ Continuously monitors TVOC levels |
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Part 3: Meet Thresholds for Organic Gases |
Measure CO and ozone with either performance testing or sensor data |
✅ Measures CO and ozone |
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Part 4: Meet Thresholds for Radon |
Note: This part is automatically met (no testing needed) if your building has mechanical ventilation and meets ventilation guidelines for A03 Part 1 |
N/A |
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Part 5: Measure Air Parameters |
Measure PM2.5, PM10, TVOC or VOCs, CO, and ozone at least once per year |
✅ Continuously monitors PM2.5, PM10, TVOC, CO, and ozone |
Air Concept Precondition A03: Ventilation Design
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A03 Requirement |
Kaiterra Sensedge Go |
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Part 1: Ensure Adequate Ventilation |
Option 4: Use sensor data to verify compliance with one of these thresholds:
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✅ Provides sensor data to show compliance with CO2 thresholds |
Thermal Comfort Concept Precondition T01: Thermal Performance
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T01 Requirement |
Kaiterra Sensedge Go |
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Part 1: Provide Acceptable Thermal Environment |
Option 2: The project meets Feature T06: Thermal Comfort Monitoring and uses sensor data to demonstrate parameters meet either requirement: a. One of the PMV or temperature ranges in Option 1 b. Dry bulb temperature is between 70-77 ºF for occupied hours |
✅ Meets Feature T06: Thermal Comfort Monitoring ✅ Provides sensor data to show compliance with temperature thresholds |
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Part 2: Measure Thermal Parameters |
Option 2: The project uses continuous monitoring to meet Feature T06: Thermal Comfort Monitoring |
✅ Meets Feature T06: Thermal Comfort Monitoring |
Using sensor data from the Sensedge Go to knock out three WELL preconditions at the same time is just the beginning. Just by having these monitors on the wall, WELL projects can almost automatically score nine points from five optimization features.
How the Sensedge Go Earns Nine WELL Optimization Points
3 Points for Air Concept Feature A05: Enhanced Air Quality
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A05 Requirement |
Kaiterra Sensedge Go |
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Part 1: Meet Enhanced Thresholds for Particulate Matter (2 points) |
Use performance testing or sensor data to verify compliance with these thresholds: Tier 1:
Tier 2:
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✅ Provides sensor data to show compliance with PM2.5 and PM10 thresholds |
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Part 3: Meet Enhanced Thresholds for Inorganic Gases (1 point) |
Use performance testing or sensor data to verify compliance with these thresholds:
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✅ Provides sensor data to show compliance with CO and NO2 thresholds |
2 Points for Air Concept Feature A06: Enhanced Ventilation Design
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A06 Requirement |
Kaiterra Sensedge Go |
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Part 1: Increase Outdoor Air Supply (2 points) |
Option 4: Use sensor data to verify compliance with one of these thresholds: a. CO2 is at 750 ppm or less b. CO2 is no more than 350 ppm above outdoor levels |
✅ Provides sensor data to show compliance with CO2 thresholds |
2 Points for Air Concept Feature A08: Air Quality Monitoring and Awareness
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A08 Requirement |
Kaiterra Sensedge Go |
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Part 1: Install Indoor Air Monitors (1 point) |
Sensors must measure at least three of the following parameters in occupiable spaces, with proof of annual sensor calibration: PM2.5, CO2, CO, Ozone, NO2, TVOC, Formaldehyde |
✅ Measures PM2.5, CO2, CO, ozone, NO2, and TVOC, with annual calibrations completed via sensor replacements |
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Part 2: Promote Air Quality Awareness (1 point) |
The air quality data from Part 1 must be presented on either a display screen or a website/phone application The data must include either: a. Concentrations of parameters measured b. Qualitative results of air quality The data must be updated at least once every 15 minutes |
✅ Automatically uploads air quality data to the Kaiterra dashboard in real time, which can be easily presented to occupants on display screens or online |
1 Point for Thermal Comfort Concept Feature T06: Thermal Comfort Monitoring
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T06 Requirement |
Kaiterra Sensedge Go |
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Part 1: Monitor Thermal Environment (1 point) |
Continuously monitor dry-bulb temperature and relative humidity in occupiable spaces, with data presented on either a display screen or a website/phone application The data must be updated at least once every 15 minutes |
✅ Continuously monitors dry-bulb temperature and relative humidity ✅ Automatically uploads thermal comfort data to the Kaiterra dashboard in real time, which can be easily presented to occupants on display screens or online |
1 Point for Thermal Comfort Concept Feature T07: Humidity Control
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T07 Requirement |
Kaiterra Sensedge Go |
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Part 1: Manage Relative Humidity (1 point) |
Option 3: Use sensor data to verify compliance with these requirements:
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✅ Meets Feature T06: Thermal Comfort Monitoring ✅ Provides sensor data to show compliance with relative humidity thresholds |
Maximize Your Return on WELL Points With the Sensedge Go
To recap, the Kaiterra Sensedge Go is the only indoor air quality (IAQ) monitor that completely removes the need for performance testing for air by continuously monitoring all of the parameters that the air concept requires. Moreover, you’re guaranteed to get a major return on investment — with just one solution, you can tick the boxes for three preconditions and score nine optimization points:
| WELL Feature | Parameter | Kaiterra Sensedge Go |
| A01, A05 | PM2.5 | ✅ |
| A01, A05 | PM10 | ✅ |
| A01 | TVOC | ✅ |
| A01, A05 | CO | ✅ |
| A01 | Ozone | ✅ |
| A03, A06 | CO2 | ✅ |
| A05 | NO2 | ✅ |
| T01, T06 | Temperature | ✅ |
| T06, T07 | Relative Humidity | ✅ |
Scoring nine points with one solution not only helps you maximize your time and budget, but it will also give your overall WELL score a major boost. These nine points can almost push your score to the next level, whether it’s Silver to Gold or Gold to Platinum.
Getting a 9:1 return on WELL points isn’t the only advantage of the Sensedge Go — your project will also benefit from:
- Wireless, peel-and-stick installation that can be completed within seconds
- A wireless connection to the gateway requiring no special configuration
- An ultra long-range gateway that penetrates 3-5 floors and hosts 100 sensors each
- The longest battery life on the market — up to eight years through Adaptive Sampling™
- Our modular sensor design that makes annual calibrations simple and cost-effective
- Easy data submission to the IWBI through the Kaiterra dashboard
Altogether, the Sensedge Go can substantially lower your total cost of ownership — from faster installation and set-up to fewer gateways and battery replacements. For an in-depth comparison of how the Sensedge Go compares to other IAQ monitors on the market for WELL, read this article.
If you’re interested in learning more about how the Sensedge Go can benefit your current or upcoming WELL project, reach out today to connect with a WELL AP on the Kaiterra team!
