Which statement best describes the AAP in WELL projects?

• A. A standard energy assessment
• B. No cost alternative
• C. An energy audit
• D. An alternative solution for meeting the intent of a WELL feature requirement, with fees; MUST MEET INTENT OF FEATURE.

Answer: (D)

The concept being tested is that an Alternative Adherence Path (AAP) in WELL lets a project use a different approach to achieve a feature’s health and wellbeing outcome, rather than following the prescribed method, with formal review and fees. An AAP requires documenting how the alternative meets the feature’s intent and submitting it for approval; if approved, the project is deemed to comply through the alternative solution. This is distinct from a standard energy assessment or an energy audit, and it emphasizes meeting the same outcome while allowing flexibility, subject to payment of the review/approval fees and successful validation that the intent is truly met.