User Roles

System Design Terminology

Organization - an organization refers to the company, which can have multiple Sites within the organization. This is a top-level of editing floor a WellCube system development 

Site - an organization can have multiple office locations, these are referring to the ‘Sites’ that belong to the organization. Sites can be thought of as a physical address. 

Space - Spaces are used to help place devices and associate them with a geographic location within a Site. Spaces also provide valuable spatial information to optimize the performance of the WellCube system. Spaces are flexible and can be nested within each other (ex: Floor 5, East Wing, Conference Room Alpha).

Within Spaces, there are different layers possible. 

• Top Level spaces are the highest level of space within a site. Other spaces may be nested within these top level spaces. Top level spaces can also be called “parent spaces” if they have subspaces, or childspaces nested under them 
• Subspaces or childspaces are nested in under the top level or parent space. 

Device - A Purifier/Sensor that is associated with a Space and can be assigned into a Group for functionality (automations/scheduling). Devices must be applied to a Space within a Site. Devices may be “unassigned” or assigned only to their top most space 

Air Quality Terms 

• Auto-remediation: 
  • WellCube purifiers automatically remediate the air quality in a space, based on the data received from WellCube sensors, in unit and in-ecosystem. 
  • In the auto mode setting, the fan speeds automatically adjust based on the real time air quality readings. As the air quality improves, the fan speed may decrease. If the air quality worsens, the fan speed will increase. Leave your device in auto mode for optimal filter life.
• Hyper localized:
  • WellCube’s design enables purification where the people are. The devices are located in close proximity to people in both open and enclosed spaces, in order to provide purification in localized environments. An HVAC system, or even large floor purifiers, often fail to capture particulate matter and other airborne contaminants because they aren’t close enough to the source that’s generating the pollutants. 
  • WellCube has been studied in comparison with HVAC systems and floor-units and has been shown to be more effective at removing pollutants.  
• Total Volatile Organic Compounds (TVOCs):
  • Volatile organic compounds are chemicals that get emitted from products like building materials, maintenance equipment and cleaning products in a process known as “off-gassing.” Exposure to certain VOCs may have negative health effects, such as eye, nose and throat irritation, headaches, loss of coordination and nausea. In extreme circumstances, prolonged exposure at high concentrations may damage the liver, kidneys and central nervous system.
• Particulate Matter (PM1, PM2.5, PM10):
  • • WellCube can detect small airborne particles, also known as particulate matter or PM. Particulate matter in the air can come from wildfires, traffic, general pollution, pollen and other allergens, aerosols and cooking. There are many types of particulate matter, named by the size of the particles they represent (PM2.5, PM10, PM1). 
    • Particulate matter in the air can cause asthmatic reactions, wheezing and sneezing. Very small particulate matter can get into the bloodstream and cause inflammation and chronic disease. 
    • Being able to sense and monitor levels of particulate matter in the air ensures WellCube’s ability to appropriately remediate air quality.
    • Dander is organic material that comes from humans, pets, and other organisms. PM levels take into account the volume of dust in the air. 
• Carbon Dioxide (CO2): 
  • • CO2 sensors are available in the Air+ and Sense+ models. Having a CO2 sensor also enables AQI measuring; without a CO2 sensor, the product cannot measure AQI.  
    • Occupancy proxy – when CO2 levels are elevated, it’s a good indicator that a space is occupied. 
    • CO2 data can help buildings better understand the efficacy of their ventilation systems:
      • Indoor CO2 levels may be used as a proxy for occupancy and therefore may help building owners/managers identify underutilized spaces that are over-ventilated. These insights can help you decrease energy costs.
      • Some buildings can be over-ventilated and therefore use too much energy because the spaces aren’t ventilated based on occupancy.
    • CO2 is a good indicator of the availability of fresh air in an indoor space and whether or not a sufficient amount of outdoor air is delivered by the HVAC system. The more CO2 there is in a space, the poorer the indoor air quality. 
      • • Frequent, long-lasting instances of high CO2 levels can indicate insufficient ventilation in a space.
    • Productivity – high CO2 levels may mean that occupants are not performing at their best, since CO2 levels can impact cognitive function and therefore productivity. 
    • Risk of transmission – high CO2 levels indicate insufficient ventilation rates and the potential for increased risk of airborne infection transmission. 
      • Indoor CO2 measurements may be used as an indicator of airborne transmission risk.
      • Consistently high levels of CO2 indicate low outdoor air ventilation rates, meaning that the air indoors isn’t being sufficiently refreshed with outdoor air. This lack of adequate ventilation could pose an increased risk of airborne infection transmission. 
  • Air Quality Index (AQI): 
    • Air quality index is a score used to determine the overall air quality in a space. The score includes measurements of particulate matter (PM10, PM2.5, and PM1), carbon dioxide (CO2), and total volatile organic compounds (TVOCs). 

IEQ Terminology 

• Temperature
  • Temperature offers insights into employee comfort in a given space. 
  • Measuring and tracking temperature can offer insights into how well the building’s mechanical systems are working. 
  • Measuring temperature, in conjunction with occupancy and other factors, can help identify energy saving opportunities.
• Humidity
  • Helps building owners and operators understand the potential for mold risk as well as keep a pulse on occupant comfort levels. 
  • Indoor humidity monitoring can help diagnose humidity control problems in the building which may help prevent mold growth.
  • Adverse health impacts for occupants might exist if the building has mold issues as a result of high humidity and other factors. Mold and mold spores adversely impact indoor air quality and have been associated with a variety of negative health effects. 
• Occupancy (people counting) Data
  • Occupancy data can be a useful tool for employees, facilities managers and commercial real estate (CRE) professionals alike.
    • Occupancy data helps employees make real-time decisions about where to work and where to host meetings. 
    • Occupancy data helps facilities managers and CRE professionals evaluate their spaces as they consider new and innovative ways to change their office layouts and use-cases. 
    • Occupancy data is a great tool in helping offices achieve energy savings by better understanding which spaces are busy at different times, and can be used to control various devices like artificial light and HVAC systems.
• Light Quality 
  • Illuminance (lux) levels and correlated color temperature (CCT) measurements can help employers ensure that their lightning is optimally configured for employee productivity and circadian health. 
  • Measuring lux levels and flicker percentage can help optimize visual environments by providing the data needed to reduce glare and understand insufficient illumination or light flickering. When employees work in suboptimal visual environments, they may experience headaches and fatigue.
  • Facilities managers can use lux level measurements, paired with other WellCube data points, to identify energy savings opportunities, like dimming or adjusting lighting levels to correspond with natural light availability and/or occupancy. 
  • Facilities managers may be able to use light quality data to help ensure building code compliance for illumination and safety. 
• Noise Levels
  • Measuring and showing noise level data can help employees choose which spaces to work in based on their tasks for the day. 
  • Noise levels can be used to delineate focus, collaborative and other zone types to help employees maximize their use of physical space when they're in the office. 
  • Noise levels offer insights into the acoustic comfort of employees in a space.
  • ​​Noise levels can be used to identify environments that may impact employee performance. 
• Mold risk 
  • Mold grows in warm, damp spaces. Molds are a type of fungi. Mold can negatively impact air quality when they release spores into the air, because those spores cause allergies and asthma flare ups.