You Know LEED, But Do You Know WELL?

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Greetings,

The following is a quick recap of the LEED rating system; below is information about the WELL rating information.

What is LEED?

LEED, or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is the most widely used green building rating system in the world. Available for virtually all building, community and home project types, LEED provides a framework to create healthy, highly efficient and cost-saving green buildings. LEED certification is a globally recognized symbol of sustainability achievement.

  • 2.2 million + square feet is LEED certified every day with more than 92,000 projects using LEED.
  • Flexible. LEED works for all building types anywhere. LEED is in over 165 countries and territories.
  • Sustainable. LEED buildings save energy, water, resources, generate less waste and support human health.
  • ValueLEED buildings attract tenants, cost less to operate and boost employee productivity and retention.

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WHAT IS WELL?

The WELL Building Standard® is a performance-based system for measuring, certifying, and monitoring features of the built environment that impact human health and wellbeing, through air, water, nourishment, light, fitness, comfort, and mind.

WELL is managed and administered by the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI), a public benefit corporation whose mission is to improve human health and wellbeing through the built environment.

WELL is grounded in a body of medical research that explores the connection between the buildings where we spend more than 90 percent of our time, and the health and wellness of its occupants. WELL Certified™ spaces and WELL Compliant™ core and shell developments can help create a built environment that improves the nutrition, fitness, mood, and sleep patterns.

The WELL Building Standard® is third-party certified by the Green Business Certification Incorporation (GBCI), which administers the LEED certification program and the LEED professional credentialing program.

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FRANK CUNHA III
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Myths about weight loss: Health and fitness tips from an Architect

Posted: December 23, 2012 | Author: | Filed under: Isms | Tags: , , , , , , , | 11 Comments

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I recently lost 40 lbs and went from a size 38 pants to 32.  I want to share some of my tips with my readers to help them get health and fit for 2013.

Beat the stereo-types and myths about weight loss and fitness.

Paying for it

  • Don’t believe the hype you hear!
  • It feels good to flex your “wallet” muscles but don’t waist your money on expensive gadgets
  • Buying magic pills, machines and equipment doesn’t mean it will help you lose weight
  • Your body is your best weapon
  • Don’t believe in Magic; Make it a lifestyle change

Lose weight fast

  • Don’t believe the hype you hear!
  • It takes time to lose weight – don’t rush it
  • Don’t go crazy
  • It’s OK to cheat (once in a while)
  • Don’t be ashamed to use Weightwatchers or other similar programs to help you track calories – Check out the Livestrong app
  • Don’t drink your calories – Drink water with lemon juice
  • Don’t believe in Magic; Make it a lifestyle change

Gain muscle fast

  • Don’t believe the hype you hear!
  • It takes time to gain muscle – don’t rush it
  • Don’t go crazy just “lifting weights” – try to mix it up with cardio
  • It’s OK to miss a work out (once in a while)
  • Be creative: play sports with friends or your kids, try different workouts outside the gym (hiking, beach volleyball, etc.)
  • Build lean muscle mass – It’s easier to maintain than bulk and clothes fit better
  • Don’t believe in Magic; Make it a lifestyle change

Abs in 5 minutes

  • Don’t believe the hype you hear!
  • You cannot target weight loss in your mid-section or anywhere else
  • Hit the treadmill; By doing cardio you burn fat, eventually you will hit all your problem areas over time.
  • Try this Nike Plus app to help you track your jogs/runs
  • Don’t believe in Magic; Make it a lifestyle change

You Can’t Do It

  • Don’t believe it!
  • You can do it.
  • Don’t worry about anyone else.
  • Don’t compete with others or try to look like anyone else.
  • You can become the perfect you.
  • Create reachable goals and be happy with the body that you have
  • Be healthy, fit, and happy with a realistic lifestyle (not a quick fad diet or workout plan); You only live once so make it the best you can.
  • Don’t be too hard on yourself, but don’t be a slacker either

Healthy

Have a happy and healthy new year everyone!

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Frank Cunha III
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e-mail: fcunha@fc3arch.com
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@FC3ARCHITECTURE – Architecture, Fitness and Fashion Collide at Willspace Fitness

Posted: February 19, 2012 | Author: | Filed under: Architecture, More FC3, My Firm | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Will Torres (Founder and President of WILLSPACE) is a great guy to work with.  He is in incredible shape — physically and mentally.  In his years as a trainer he has acquired many well-known athletes, supermodels, and entrepreneurs.

To see a new video of the space click here and to see the first video click here.

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To interact with Will and see his daily tips on Facebook click here and to see him prepare the stars for Fashion Week click here (with E-News & Number:Lab Clothing).

Also, here is the first video captured at Willspace where Siafa Lewis works off his food tour of Manhattan.

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Frank Cunha III
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e-mail: fcunha@fc3arch.com
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@2BFitLori – Motivation Exposé #Fitness #WeightLoss #Motivation #Inspiration

Posted: December 17, 2011 | Author: | Filed under: More FC3 | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

I recently had the pleasure of interviewing one of my Instagram friends, Lori Ross, who has inspired countless of men and women to start losing the weight, stay in shape, and begin a healthy lifestyle. I Love My Architect is primarily about Art & Architecture and sometimes we take a side trip to document some cool photo gear, poetry, or other interests. Once I read Lori’s posts on Instagram and saw her transformation I wanted to share her journey with you all. Over the past 12 months I have lost 20 or so pounds and recently started working out. It isn’t easy but once you start and see the results it’s hard to stop. Looking back at old photos or checking the waist line on your old pants is a great way to stay motivated. I hope this expose inspires you to Start or Keep Going.

1) Lori, thanks for agreeing to do this. I know it must be difficult to talk about at times, but I wanted to share your success story with the world. Can you tell us about your journey?

LR: My journey started long before I ever even knew it existed. It started in my mind. Food became my drug of choice to silence all the thoughts and feelings I couldn’t handle throughout my life. This journey has been about finding myself and who I really am. I let myself finally feel what I had been supressing all my life through food. I decided to take back the control over my own mind, left my job of 14 years to finally make myself a priority. I reached out, hired a trainer, started eating right, laughed, cried, fought my way back, and here I am, not even a full year later….down 100 pounds!

2) Wow, that is amazing! At what point did you realize that you HAD to make a change in your life and how did you find the WILL and DESIRE to change your habits?
LR: I’ve yoyo’d my entire life, once weighing in at 289 pounds. Tried many many times to lose the weight, dropping about 50 pounds and putting it right back on. Never knowing why, until finally, I reached the deepest darkest place that was consuming my life, consuming my mind and my health. Depression was taking over. I wasn’t living, I was merely existing, slowly killing myself with food. I remember just wanting the pain to end, the pain in my mind. Finally realizing that no one could make the change except me. I, myself, had to become MY priority, or I would live in this pain forever. The WILL and DESIRE have to come from within. I finally gave myself permission to Love ME!

3) What do you want to tell people when they see these 10-minute abs videos, diet books and fad diets ads online and on television?
LR: If you don’t love yourself and have the right mindset, it won’t matter what FAD you accept into your life, it won’t take hold and last. You have to be willing to put yourself first. Believe me, I’ve tried almost everything, thinking that I was willing to try anything just to be thin, when in fact, I first needed to love myself. There’s no easy fix, if you aren’t willing to make a permanent change in your mind and how you see yourself, nothing will become consistent. I’ve always said, consistency is key, and it is, consistently loving yourself, consistently checking your mindset, consistently feeding your mind with positive thinking.

4) How do you stay motivated to keep going?
LR: My motivation has finally come from knowing my own self-worth. Believing in my strength and ability to love myself unconditionally. There can be no other motivation as powerful as that. Once you know you are worth more, you will have more. Nothing will be greater than keeping the balance in your life that allows yourself to become free and self determined to keep that feeling internally. I often look back at where I was, just to remember where I don’t want to return to. This is what keeps me going! I AM WORTH IT!

5) Since you like to pause and look back to see where you don’t want to be again, have you considered starting a blog to help motivate others by sharing how you have overcome your greatest challenges. How has this reflection helped you.
LR: I have considered starting a blog, or facebook page in order to help others. I am currently writing a book to detail my own journey. I have much knowledge and information I want to share with the world. My passion now lies in passing along this information and motivating others to make the change. I know it’s difficult, I’ve been there and I intend to help others any way I can. Reflecting on all of this brings me to tears. It’s actually a very emotional subject for me, but that’s what makes me so passionate about it. It’s a personal journey that I understand, and can bring to people. Reflecting on the past makes me stay the course, focused, determined to be the best me I can be. Reflecting on the present, I am confident, strong and self determined now and nothing will get in my way.

6) Where can our readers find out more about you and see your transformation?
How has social media impacted your life?
LR: I currently am on the Instagram App and Path App as the user name, Lori Pic. I am on Twitter as LoriMom, yes, I have 3 kids. Since Instagram and posting my journey on there, it has shown me what an impact the social media can make on others and helping to bring others to health/fitness and happiness. That’s why now, I intend to start a Blog, possibly a facebook page, and as I stated earlier I’m writing a book I hope to publish. The Social Media has given me a certain amount of strength as well. When people are motivated by your accomplishments, it drives you to want to do your best. All of my followers have been nothing short of wonderful and part of my journey. You would be surprised how some of them have helped me.

7) What’s the next stop on your journey?
LR: The next step for me right now at this very moment is to stay focused! Always Love myself! I’m currently training for a photoshoot once I hit my goal; (which is very soon). I am also studying to become a personal trainer. I am going to keep working on my book and getting it published. This journey will never be over for me, but I’m in control now, not the food. Fitness will forever be a part of my life. I’ve never felt this good….not ever!
Thank you Frank for being a part of my journey and for this opportunity to ‘Detour’ on your Blog! I hope I can help anyone out there who is struggling as I once was…..
Thanks again,
Much Love,
Lori

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