International WELL Building Institute (IWBI)

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!”

Our own Ann Marie Aguilar, Head of EMEA, and Kelly Worden, MPH, VP, Social Sustainability, joined the Social Value Portal (SVP) team on a recent webinar to discuss common objectives in the real estate industry. With the recent launch of SVP's Real Estate Wellbeing Calculator and IWBI's WELL Real Estate Rating, its now easier and more impactful than ever to implement and scale health strategies across an entire real estate portfolio. Read their blog to learn how these new tools and ratings are enhancing well-being in the built environment: https://ow.ly/focN50YARXC #SocialValuePortal #RealEstate #WeAreWELL

At the The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, visitors can marvel at over 42,000 pieces of fine art lining its walls. But the museum's commitment to people goes beyond just the masterpieces on display: It recently achieved WELL Certification at the Silver Level, marking its commitment to the health and well-being of its visitors. "While building features play a vital role, the Nelson-Atkins museum’s pursuit of WELL Certification placed an equal emphasis on its commitment to employees and the surrounding communities." Read more about today's #WELLFridayFeature: https://ow.ly/848950YzLRk #Art #Museums #WeAreWELL

🖥️ Explore the next version of WELL 📅 Wednesday, April 8 at 12 p.m. ET Join IWBI's Chief Product Officer, Jessica Cooper, and Vice President, Standard Development and Movement Concept Lead, Vienna Williams, for a walkthrough of the updated and integrated WELL Standard. They will explore how the thoughtfully refined structure and language of the standard make it simpler to understand, implement and scale across global teams and markets Dive into the enhancements, understand the rationale behind them and learn more about how you can share your feedback during the public comment period Register now: https://ow.ly/5WT750YyjXy #OneWELL #WeAreWELL #Webcast

We highly recommend you read Mikaela Lewandowski's latest piece via BranchPattern, an Enterprise Provider and WELL Keystone member. The article highlights the importance of moving beyond just the walking pad or the standing desk. While these are great strategies to incorporate movement into daily routines, spaces can be reimagined through layout and other building features in order to better incentivize movement. WELL adopts a systems-thinking approach to physical activity, using environmental design, policies and programs to ensure that movement opportunities are integrated into the fabric of our daily routines, buildings and communities. #Movement #WeAreWELL #HealthyBuildings #Design

Can you guess the commonly overlooked factors that are sapping productivity and costing the global economy billions? Each year in the U.S., economic losses mount due to: 💤  Poor sleep, costing $411 Billion.  🙋  Presenteeism, costing $150 Billion.  🤧  Common respiratory illnesses, resulting in a loss of 121 Million workdays. The solution lies in the evidence that we’ve compiled in our special report, Investing in Health Pays Back: Health and well-being strategies can help organizations maintain a healthier, more productive workforce, resulting in better business returns and even more global economic value.  Look for even more evidence in our special report. Download the free resource today: https://lnkd.in/ejYXt_cd #HealthPaysBack #WeAreWELL

What's new with WELL? This next version of the WELL Standard incorporates a refreshed layout, updated hierarchy and new terminology. While the structure and language of the standard have been thoughtfully reimagined, the strategies and requirements you know have remained largely intact IWBI's Chief Product Officer, Jessica Cooper, outlines what you can expect from the debut of our updated and integrated WELL Standard. Read her article here: https://ow.ly/jmkf50Yy63P #OneWELL #WeAreWELL

Is the state of our schools an overlooked health crisis? At a recent webcast, a cohort of experts explored how the growing $90 billion public school infrastructure gap is raising alarms about the condition of school facilities, and their impact on the health of millions of students, educators and administrators. Read more: https://ow.ly/uJAr50YxMKN Jason Hartke | Whitney Austin Gray | Mary Filardo | 21st Century School Fund | Kenny Mendez | Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America | Dr. Serene Almomen | Attune (formerly Senseware) | John Reeder | Healthy Schools Network | Tyler Smith | Johnson Controls

Communities everywhere are facing mounting challenges across the built environment, solidifying the need for coordinated innovation. The 14th Annual Building Innovation Conference will bring together leaders from government, research and across the industry to strengthen community planning and infrastructure through future-focused practices. Join IWBI's Kimberly Lewis Inkumsah at the National Institute of Building Sciences's annual event on May 19-20 at The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner in McLean, VA. Use code IWBI20 to save 20%. 🎟️ Learn more and register today: https://lnkd.in/eiwRkpmN #NationalInstituteOfBuildingSciences #BuildingInnovation 

#WELLFridayFeaure: As part of the Works with WELL catalog, Pow Food | BCorp, Nutrition-led Catering helps create spaces that prioritize health and well-being. 👏 As the first catering company globally to achieve the Works with WELL designation, we're excited to see Pow Food lead a shift in food services that puts nourishment and well-being in the spotlight! Learn more about Works with WELL: https://lnkd.in/eP5vJbdW Visit Pow Food in the Works with WELL directory: https://lnkd.in/eKZYYayX