This course explores eight key factors forming the basis for furniture selection: Aesthetics, Quality, Craftsmanship, Safety, Performance, Health & Wellness, Sustainability, and Verification. Best practices surrounding construction & design, industry safety & performance standards, environmental impacts, and the importance of ergonomics ensure that choices surrounding furniture incorporate a holistic approach to occupant wellness in the built environment. The course concludes with a summary of verification tools to assist in evaluating furniture for these key selection factors.