International WELL Building Institute (IWBI)

As both a WELL Faculty member and a member of the IWBI Global Research Advisory, Christhina Candido is a champion of the WELL movement. We are excited to celebrate her most recent recognition: one of IWBI’s Educators of the Year! Candido is a Professor and the Director of Sustainable and Healthy Environments Lab at the University of Melbourne. She frequently publishes work related to enhancing the human experience in the built environment. We recently highlighted her inspiring work in public health alongside other influential leaders: https://ow.ly/f9lF50VmhMS #IWBIAwards #WomensHistoryMonth

#WELLFridayFeature: We are pleased to celebrate recent IWBI award winner Hongkong Land Limited for their unparalleled leadership across Asia. “Recognition through multiple 2024 IWBI Leadership Awards, including the Regional WELL Leadership Award – Asia is a testament to our unwavering commitment to creating ultra-premium integrated commercial properties that prioritise not only sustainability and innovation but also the people-centric elements of health and well-being. Hongkong Land will remain committed to elevating the customer experience across key gateway cities in Asia for generations to come.” - Kenneth Foo, Executive Director & Chief Property Management Officer, Hongkong Land. #IWBIAwards #WeAreWELL

Congratulations to JLL for achieving WELL Certification at the Gold Level for their NYC office! It’s incredibly powerful to watch JLL go above and beyond to support the health and well-being of those who pass through 330 Madison Avenue every day, as well as their many offices around the world. 🏅JLL was recently recognized with a 2024 WELL AP Impact Award for having the most WELL APs on staff globally. 

We’re proud and inspired to see so many organizations setting a high standard for the creation of people-first places. Our annual leaderboard highlights WELL at scale participants and award-winning organizations who are making waves in the market. Browse to learn which strategies in the WELL Standard are implemented the most and meet some of the leading organizations committed to applying WELL across their entire organization or portfolio. https://ow.ly/mSFz50VlHUZ

In April, we’re convening with healthy building advocates in Warsaw for an action-packed WELL Regional Summit. Register now to secure your seat at the CMS offices in Varso Tower on April 9! With exciting topics ranging from investing in health to incorporating well-being into residential design, you won’t want to miss this opportunity to be an industry leader in Poland. A special thank you to our sponsors: CMS Panasonic Milliken & Company Shaw Contract GSK Corvias Johnson Controls Lutron Electronics Kaiterra WellStat Forstå Projects Ltd Aon Sloan Excel Dryer Sanofi uHoo and Epsten Group, a Salas O'Brien Company. https://ow.ly/EYje50VkK1X #WELL2025 #WeAreWELL #WELLRise

We’re honored to celebrate over 55 organizations who are leading the way in driving market transformation toward a better future. This year’s IWBI Organizational Awards are a reflection of the global strength, power and resilience of the WELL movement. Join us in recognizing and celebrating these ambitious achievements! All in all, the organizations being honored account for more than one billion square feet of real estate engaged in the WELL program: https://ow.ly/LFQF50VjTfm #WeAreWELL #IWBIAwards

City-phile Jane Jacobs’ work in urban planning and design had a profound effect on public health. With a focus on New York City, she advocated for community-based urban planning and fought against urban renewal projects that disrupted local communities. Read more about her and the other activists, architects and artists of public health we are celebrating this month. https://ow.ly/vlEt50VjeTy #WomensHistoryMonth

Green Builder Media, LLC recently explored the three megatrends that will steer future home technology 📈 In the article, Whitney Austin Gray explains why health and well-being must be at the core of the future home innovations. “Your environment is the greatest determiner of how long you will live, so shouldn’t we design [homes] for health?” 🔗 https://ow.ly/evei50ViqWh

#WELLFridayFeature: A huge congratulations to EDGE HafenCity Hamburg in Germany for achieving WELL Core Certification at the Platinum level! With an impressively low operating carbon footprint of just 2.4 kg per sq. meter per year–well below the industry average– this development is designed for both efficiency and impact. From an atrium staircase that encourages movement to a dynamic lobby that serves as a hub for meetings, exhibitions and events, every detail is crafted to enhance well-being and community connection. Learn more: https://ow.ly/OCYG50VhGSn #WELLCore #SustainableDesign #HealthyBuildings

As the future of work evolves, so too does the role of Chief of Staff, serving as a key connector across organizations and a strategic force for the C-suite. Our own Judith Webb, APR shares her insights on why this brand of leadership is essential in driving impact for people-first organizations. Explore the rise of this critical role across industries in The Chief: https://ow.ly/C99Y50Vhkn5