International WELL Building Institute - IWBI

04/13/2026

Calling all aspiring leaders, designers, thinkers and do-ers!

Join us for a compelling conversation between two executive leaders, Rachel Hodgdon, President and CEO of IWBI and Cheryl Durst, Executive Vice President and CEO of the International Interior Design Association (IIDA). The two will sit down on Wednesday, April 29, at 12 p.m. ET to discuss the intangible skills that make us good at what we do.

Hear what Cheryl has to say about her go-to mantra, “Design makes us most human,” and pose your pressing questions about leadership in today's ever-evolving workplace.

Register now: https://ow.ly/pBFK50YH7Gy

04/10/2026

Congratulations to Quadrum Global for delivering an exceptional new workplace in London Victoria that is now WELL Certified Core Platinum!

provides 100,000+ sq ft of Grade A office space, 14,000 sq ft of communal areas and amenities including an on-site café and gym. Interwoven throughout is 13,000 sq ft of landscaped green space, including a 2,600 sq ft walled garden, terraces and a rooftop platform with panoramic city views. Its achievement of the highest level of credentials in both well-being and sustainability has already attracted quality, discerning occupiers.

The design of 11 Belgrave has always had the health and well-being of its occupants at its heart. With strategic consultancy by well-being specialist Ekkist and architecture by Eric Parry Architects, a truly holistic environment has been created, one that is welcoming, safe, accessible and inclusive.

04/10/2026

In our most recent article covering the next version of the WELL Standard, IWBI's Chief Engineer, Nathan Stodola, walks through a comprehensive summary of every change made, organized by concept and change type.

We invite you to preview the changes and share your feedback through public comment now through May 1, 2026.

Explore Nathan's comprehensive guide here: https://ow.ly/7Q6H50YGLzt

04/09/2026

Ahead of our WELL 2026 Social Sustainability Summit in Singapore next week, dive into the sustainable finance section of our Investing in Health Pays Back special report. It makes the case that health is not only central to social sustainability, but a strategic priority for investors focused on resilient returns.

Get a first glance before the summit: https://ow.ly/703250YGJwP

04/08/2026

We know through that schools want to improve building conditions, but often lack the funding to start. This $500K philanthropic grant is designed to help districts take that first step and build the foundation needed to create healthier, more efficient school facilities.

If your district is looking to improve IAQ, water and energy systems, this is a great opportunity. IWBI is proud to be an evaluator.

Learn more and apply by May 15: https://ow.ly/NNwn50YFJoS

Attune - formerly Senseware | 21st Century School Fund | Green Schools National Network

04/07/2026

Today is World Health Day, with a theme aligned to our mission: "Together for health. Stand with science."

It's thanks to science and an evolving evidence base that we can understand more about the relationship between the built environment and human health than ever before.

🧱 We know how to create spaces that enhance – rather than hinder – health and well-being.
🚰 We can measure – and then improve – the quality of our air, water and light.
📐 We can design environments that fuel our bodies, move us, keep us connected, inspire our best work and facilitate a good night's sleep.

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World Health Organization (WHO)

04/06/2026

Our buildings are a powerful place to bring climate action and human health efforts together. In a new commentary, Mauro J. Atalla and Dr. Nora Wang Esram, two members from the Global Commission on Healthy Indoor Air, highlight why indoor air quality should be central to climate strategies—and how the built environment can drive both sustainability and better health outcomes.

Cheers to the Commission for continuously elevating the role of healthier buildings as essential infrastructure for a more resilient future.

Read more: https://ow.ly/1oaZ50YECP9

Buildings can advance sustainability and human health at the same time without making tradeoffs. Mauro J. Atalla and Dr. Nora Wang Esram of the Global Commission on Healthy Indoor...

04/03/2026

We're pleased to recognize Castellum for setting the Nordic standard for WELL leadership for the past decade. They have consistently set a bold benchmark for what advancing human health and well-being looks like in buildings and within organizational strategy.

Castellum's pioneering journey recently culminated in a remarkable set of achievements at their triple WELL Certified Platinum 7stjärnan property in Malmö, Sweden. Congratulations!
https://ow.ly/pGTR50YCI8x

04/02/2026

One WELL is our vision for making the WELL journey more efficient and impactful.

Through clearer language, an integrated standard and smarter tools, we are enabling organizations to earn initial recognition while scaling toward a long-term vision for health. Following a year of in-depth conversation with the community, we've shared a first look at the next version of WELL and opened it up for public comment.

The next version of WELL is:
⚖️ Harmonized,
🔍 Clarified,
🌲 Evergreen
and 🧠 Smarter.

Tell us what you think about the one WELL vision and more. Join the discussion in the WELL Forum:
https://ow.ly/UQ9j50YCEb1

04/02/2026

Aon is in the business of making better decisions. They know the value of a good investment. That's why it is so encouraging to see their investment in both sustainability and workplace well-being strategies.

The research is clear: investment in health and well-being strategies can result in boosted job satisfaction and engagement, and lower absenteeism.

Our own Giovanna Jagger and Mona Holtkoetter had a pleasure of visiting Aon's Dublin office recently to recognize their recent accomplishments in the healthy building movement, including a WELL Platinum Certification.

Read more: https://ow.ly/AJFu50YCr97

Photo credit: Shane O’Neill from Coalesce

04/01/2026

The business case for healthy buildings is clear.

How will you leverage IWBI's special report, "Investing in Health Pays Back," to develop a health and well-being strategy that addresses your organization's and clients' needs?

Join us on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 11 a.m. ET to learn how to synthesize your stories with data on how investing in health impacts performance, presence and profit. Join IWBI's SVP of Research, Whitney Austin Gray, to discover how to create a compelling value proposition for healthy buildings.

Register now: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zPiiatFIQoqHM8nh22Bkhw #/registration

03/30/2026

Meet the WELL AP of the year!

In a world where specialization is key, Ken Fong serves as a reminder that building bridges across different industries can be a competitive advantage. Ken merges his passion for engineering, health and design to elevate his career to new heights.

"When I heard that there was this standard that combined my twin passions of design and wellness, I could barely contain myself. I read everything I could about WELL and the rest is history. I sat for my WELL AP exam in 2016 and haven’t looked back since!”