International WELL Building Institute - IWBI

12/15/2025

We believe that progress happens when people come together.

This year, our expanded WELL 2025 Global Events Series featured 25 Summits around the world. Thousands of attendees committed to driving change by showing up to learn, connect and celebrate.

We could not have done this without the generous support of our Global Event Sponsors.

Thank you, Panasonic, Milliken & Company, Shaw Contract, Daikin U.S. Corporation, GSK, Corvias, Johnson Controls, Lutron Electronics, Kaiterra, WellStat, Aon, CBRE, R.Evolution, Sloan, Sanofi, Excel Dryer, uHoo, Epsten Group, a Salas O'Brien Company.

There is still more work to do to solidify the adoption of people-first places. Help us continue this momentum and join us at our upcoming NYC WELL Summit on January 29: https://events.wellcertified.com/WELL2026/

Tag someone you hope to see at a 2026 WELL Summit! 👋

12/15/2025

Get comfortable during a fireside chat between our own President & CEO Rachel Hodgdon and Dr. Joseph G. Allen, Harvard University professor and director of the Healthy Buildings Program, as they unpack the future of health, well-being and the built environment.

This and more at our WELL Flag Summit in NYC. 🏙️ Join us for a day of connection, celebration and education on Thursday, January 29, hosted at 3 Times Square in partnership with Rudin.

Explore the agenda and grab your ticket today!
https://ow.ly/BgwI50XJVWx

Strengthen your understanding of WELL and forge local connections with experts in your area.

12/12/2025

: Across global markets, investors, regulators and companies are seeking clearer, more credible ways to demonstrate progress on social sustainability. IWBI’s Sustainability Leader Profiles highlight organizations that are shaping this emerging landscape — pairing ambition with measurable action. These profiles feature international organizations, real estate companies, financial institutions and public-sector partners that are integrating people-centered strategies into their core business, investment and financing practices.

In our first published profile, we spotlight the UN Global Compact Network USA and how it connects American businesses to the wider UN system—helping it align with the 10 Principles of the UN Global Compact and the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to turn universal values into corporate action.

📄 Download the full profile:.
https://resources.wellcertified.com/resources/tools/iwbi-sustainable-finance-leader-profiles

12/12/2025

Why Wall Street is betting on healthy buildings–and why you should, too.

The recent episode of the Air Quality Matters podcast unpacks the compelling business case for healthy buildings, with the latest research right from us.

Watch it here: https://ow.ly/tHpO50XHVJL

Dive into our Investing in Health Pays Back Special Report for more detail: https://ow.ly/6ayh50XHVJM

Research shows companies that invest in health strategies can benefit from enhanced performance and increased financial returns.

12/10/2025

Today, IWBI leadership (President & CEO Rachel Hodgdon and EVP Jason Hartke) joined partners from 21st Century School Fund, the National Council on School Facilities and Allied for Progress to meet with Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) and his team. As a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee and long-time education champion, Senator Reed is a key figure in our joint briefing calling for urgent federal action to close the massive funding gap for America’s public school facilities.

The Reality: 60 millions of students, teachers, administrators and support staff are walking into buildings—many over 40 years old—plagued by failing HVAC, leaky roofs, and inadequate learning environments. This puts basic health, safety, and education standards at risk.

This meeting is a crucial prelude to the release of the 2025 State of Our School Funding Report this month. Stay tuned: We are committed to making every school building a healthier and resilient place to learn and grow.

12/09/2025

“The WELL AP credential isn’t just about technical knowledge—it’s about opening doors to influence culture, policy, and ultimately, people’s well-being.”

As the winner of IWBI’s 2024 Emerging Market Award, Ryan Nagal has proved he builds with purpose.

Read about his approach to designing impactful spaces across Southeast Asia: https://ow.ly/OOIB50XGARH

12/08/2025

Europe has been a leading force in advancing health and well-being in the residential sector, with several of the world’s first WELL Residence certifications and precertifications.

Check out our recent webcast on this topic and read more for lessons from WELL for residential projects in the EMEA region on how they're reshaping homes into healthier, more resilient spaces.

View the webcast on-demand: https://ow.ly/nI1H50XCY3k

Read more: https://ow.ly/wUGv50XCY3f

12/05/2025

: Congratulations to the University of Florida Student Health Care Center on achieving WELL Certification at the Platinum level!

“Because of the project-specific scope of being the Student Health Care Center, it really was a no-brainer for our upper management and leadership to embrace this—it directly supports our mission of providing excellent health care services for our students and staff,” shared Dustin Stephany, Sustainable Building Coordinator with UF Planning, Design and Construction.

The project prioritizes health through abundant daylight, biophilic design and circadian lighting, along with access to nature via a rooftop garden and green space. Sound-masking technology improves patient privacy, while advanced HVAC systems support everyday care as well as infectious disease preparedness.

Designed with long-term resilience in mind, the facility also allows for up to 50% future expansion, ensuring it can continue to serve the UF community for years to come.

👉 Read more about the project:

Learn about well, leed, university of florida, sustainability and related trends for building operations success

12/04/2025

What is WELL? Ken Fong and Pratik Shah break it down in 10 seconds or less!

Listen to the two WELL Accredited Professionals (WELL APs) explain how WELL is transforming spaces worldwide.

If you like what you hear, consider joining Ken and Pratik as a WELL AP and use code WELLAP25 to save on exam registration: https://www.wellcertified.com/well-ap/

Already a WELL AP? Keep your credential active — renew now and save 20% with code RENEWWELLAP20.

12/03/2025

On this International Day of Persons with Disabilities, take a moment to hear how advocates like Nyle Di Marco are marking their commitments to advance social progress through implementing the United Nations Disability Inclusion Strategy.

https://ow.ly/U6aS50XBvqh

The International Day of Disabled Persons aims to promote the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities in all spheres of society and development.

11/28/2025

Starting now, you can save 20% on your journey with WELL — whether you're earning the WELL AP for the first time or renewing your credential to stay part of a global movement.

WELL is powered by the people who bring it to life. As a WELL AP, you help shape healthier spaces for millions. Staying active in this community means:
✨ Demonstrating your commitment to health, well-being and human-centered design
✨ Staying connected to 28,000+ peers worldwide
✨ Strengthening your professional edge as organizations prioritize healthier environments

Ready to take the next step?
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Your leadership moves this work forward—we’re excited to see where you take it.

11/26/2025

Featured in Barron’s: Employers are making strategic investments in buildings that actively support health, comfort and performance.

Companies like Sanofi, Excel Dryer and COOKFOX illustrate the growing focus on creating healthy workplaces and the potential benefits for employee engagement and retention.

Organizations across sectors are treating workplace health as a top priority, using evidence-based strategies to create environments where people can thrive. 🐝

Read more:

Companies are building workplaces with clean air, restaurants, even farmers markets to entice reluctant employees.