How Billi Systems Contribute to WELL Building Certification in New Zealand

Designing for wellness in commercial buildings is fundamental. Across New Zealand, architects, specifiers, and facility managers are turning to performance-based frameworks like WELL, Green Star, and Homestar to guide healthier, more sustainable building outcomes.

One feature in the WELL Building Standard that deserves more attention than it typically receives is hydration. Easy, consistent access to high-quality drinking water is essential for wellbeing and for meeting specific certification criteria. WELL v2 recognises this through Feature W03, which prioritises both the accessibility and quality of water.

Billi NZ’s filtered water systems are built to support these priorities with efficiency and credibility.

How WELL v2 Shapes Hydration Expectations in Building Design

WELL v2 focuses on measurable contributions to occupant health across ten concepts, including Air, Water, Light, and Comfort. Hydration is embedded in the Water concept under Feature W03: Drinking Water Promotion.

For a building to perform under this framework, drinking water must be:

• Easily accessible within proximity to work areas
• Presented in an appealing and visible manner
• Of a quality that exceeds basic health standards

WELL also encourages systems that foster behavioural change, like increasing water consumption over sugary drinks.

Billi systems align with these intentions. Our underbench water filtration systems deliver chilled, boiling, and sparkling water instantly, making hydration both convenient and appealing. Our systems incorporate:

• 0.2 micron Fibron XC filtration for taste, odour, chlorine, and cyst removal
• Splash-free, lock-enabled boiling functions for user safety
• Compact footprints with no ventilation required, allowing more flexible placement

Why Billi NZ Supports More than Just WELL Compliance

Billi’s systems also meet broader sustainability goals recognised across certification programs like Green Star and Homestar. Our patented heat exchange technology:

• Captures and reuses waste heat
• Minimises energy consumption during operation
• Operates silently and efficiently in shared environments

Billi NZ is a Cornerstone Member of the International WELL Building Institute and participates in the “Works with WELL” program. This means product development is informed by WELL principles and directly engages with its certification framework.

For specifiers, that means confidence that the systems you include today won’t limit your certification potential tomorrow. Learn more about the features and benefits of our systems.

Real-World Impact on Workplace Hydration

Feedback from Colgate-Palmolive’s Auckland office was that when they installed Billi Quadra systems, they continued to foster a dynamic and health-conscious workplace.

While anecdotal, outcomes like these align with WELL’s purpose: to create environments where health-supporting behaviour becomes effortless.

Common Concerns Around Specifying Water Systems

Sustainability claims, service costs, and space limitations can deter some decision-makers from upgrading their hydration systems. But Billi’s product range addresses these concerns directly:

• Filter-change indicators and swing-change access for fast servicing
• Product options scaled for teams of 10 to 180 users
• Optional BilliCare service plans covering maintenance and compliance
• Product certifications that ensure performance, reliability, and environmental accountability

Designing for WELL Begins with Small, Smart Decisions

Hydration might seem like a small part of workplace design, but its impact is significant. With Billi NZ, specifying a filtered water system becomes a high-value decision, one that supports compliance, enhances user experience, and contributes to long-term building performance.

Explore the Billi NZ range today or contact our technical team to support your WELL-aligned specification.