TD Bank is the first organization in the world to register a retail bank project in the United States for WELL Certification – Pilot Program
America’s Most Convenient Bank.
BETHESDA, Md., April 14, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — OnApril 15, TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank®, will open the first retail bank location in the United States targeting WELL Certification – Pilot Program, focused on human health and well-being.
The Well Standard
The WELL Building Standard™ (WELL) is the first protocol of its kind. Moreover to focus exclusively on enhancing people’s health and wellness. All through the design and operation of a building. WELL focuses on integrating specific design elements. For that’s technologies and conditions into the architecture. In addition to the operation of a space. Especially with the goal of enhancing the health and well-being of occupants.
WELL is grounded in evidence-based medical research. Things that demonstrate the connection between buildings. Especially where we spend more than 90 percent of our time – and occupants’ health and wellness. WELL also focuses on seven categories of building performance.
For that’s:
- air
- water
- nourishment
- light
- fitness
- comfort
- and mind.
In Bethesda, TD Bank is pursuing both WELL and LEED certification. These complementary programs further the sustainable building movement and demonstrate a commitment to doing what is best for the planet and the community. By implementing WELL retail standard, TD Bank is making health and wellness a priority in their green building design and operation.
The New Store
It’s located at 7628 Old Georgetown Road incorporates more than 65 WELL and LEED features, including:
Standards
Enhanced filtration and cleaning protocols to improve indoor air quality. For it makes it easier for customers and employees to concentrate Paints. In addition to finishes and cleaning products. Those therefore selected with low environmental impact on indoor air quality.
In addition to a water purification system that eliminates typical contaminants and sediment levels found even in drinking water. Those that meets EPA standards.
Additional Measures
Access to daylight, glare control on the windows, and lighting systems. Things that support the body’s natural circadian rhythm. Also psychological health and improve alertness throughout the day. A green roof, which also helps reduce the distribution of dust and dirt throughout the surrounding area. This also diminishes the production of smog. It also lessens greenhouse gas emissions.A living wall of flowering Virginia Creeper ivy mitigates our impact on the public storm sewer by holding and slowly releasing storm water from our green roof.
“When we designed the store, we focused on ways to reduce stress and increase productivity for employees while enhancing the customer experience,” saidMartha MacInnis, Design Director, Enterprise Real Estate, TD Bank. “Our numerous WELL features – in addition to our exterior green wall and roof – will deliver a unique customer experience that demonstrates our commitment to sustainability.”
Grand Opening Celebrations Scheduled for Saturday, April 16
To celebrate the bank’s newest retail location inBethesda, TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank®, will host a grand opening celebration onSaturday, April 16, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at 7628 Old Georgetown Road (at Woodmont Avenue).
Entire families – including pets – are invited to participate in the grand opening celebration, which is free and open to the public.
Local charities will be on hand for an official ribbon cutting ceremony at 12:00 noon:
Bethesda Arts and Entertainment District
The Bethesda Arts & Entertainment District aims to create and implement arts and entertainment projects that contribute to the artistic, cultural and economic growth of downtown Bethesda.Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rescue Squad
The Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rescue Squad provides state of the art emergency medical, fire, and rescue services to the Bethesda-Chevy Chase area and surrounding Maryland communities.
Founded in 1937 as a one-ambulance department operating out of a tiny garage in Upper Northwest Washington, D.C., it has evolved into one of the best-trained, best-equipped rescue squads in the nation. Bethesda Green
Bethesda Green focuses on creating a greener, more vibrant community. The organization is creating a ground-breaking model of collaboration to address the many challenges facing the community and serves as a hub with a mission to promote sustainable living practices, build a healthy economy and reduce collective impact on the environment.
In addition, TD Bank will continue the celebration with a second grand opening event in Bethesda that day, at 8101 Wisconsin Avenue (between Highland and Maple Avenues) from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
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