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We believe that people's health and wellness should be at the center of design. That’s why we’re working with industry professionals in real estate, building and medical science, human resources, design and sustainability, finance and technology to address the intersection between health and the built environment. IWBI is collaborating with industry leaders to drive public awareness and advance healthy buildings globally. Through shared research, continuing education, streamlined initiatives, and alignments with leading building standards, our relationships with organizations across the globe are moving health and well-being to the forefront of the sustainable building conversation and creating healthier spaces for people to live, work and play.

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Driven by Demand for People-first Places, WELL Uptake Soars Across Asia-Pacific
The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) announced exponential growth of WELL programs across Asia-Pacific as COVID-19 continues to elevate the importance of health, safety and well-being in buildings, communities and organizations.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

A Year to Celebrate: 2021 IWBI Awards
Individuals and organizations from around the globe are leading the charge to revolutionize the impact our buildings, organizations and communities have on health, equity and quality of life. At IWBI, we celebrate and recognize it.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Momentum Behind WELL Grows Exponentially
The International WELL Building Institute announced that it has crossed the three billion square-foot mark of spaces enrolled in WELL.

Health & Healthcare

The IWBI Special Report Chapter Series: “Affordable Housing is Fundamental to Health Equity”
The ability to find stable and secure housing is a fundamental freedom, enshrined by the United Nations in its Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Now, the COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the vital need for every person to have a home.

Health & Healthcare

The IWBI Special Report Chapter Series: “A European Experiment: Independence and Interdependence”
The European Union works as interdependent countries in terms of travel and trade, and each maintains autonomy over its public health protocols. In fact, treaties among EU member states often prohibit “interference” with each other’s health systems.

Health & Healthcare

The IWBI Special Report Chapter Series: “Architects and Designers are Becoming Agents of Public Health (Again)”
In September 2021, IWBI released an in-depth report that lays out research approaches and specific operational strategies as the world continues to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and prepares for acute health threats into the future.

Health & Healthcare

Annual Funding Gap for Making the Nation's Public School Buildings Safer, Healthier and Fit for Learning Balloons to $85 Billion

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

IWBI's WELL Building Standard Recognized for 100 Percent Alignment With the U.S. General Services Administration
The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) is the only organization to attain 100 percent alignment across the federal government’s health and wellness requirements outlined in the new health guidelines contained in the recently updated Guiding Principles for Sustainable Federal Buildings.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Shaw Recognizes More Organizations Putting People at the Heart of Sustainability
This week, Shaw unveils our second slate of organizations to be honored by our 2020 sustain[HUMAN]ability® Leadership Recognition Program.

Health & Healthcare

Technology and Health Converge in Toronto
Toronto has firmly established itself as one of the most desirable modern cities in North America to live in and it’s clear to see why. As the city experiences a renaissance and booming real estate market, it has placed technology and health at the forefront.
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