International WELL Building Institute (IWBI)

Join IWBI President & CEO Rachel Hodgdon on April 16, at noon EDT, when she kicks off the new IWBI WELL Executive webcast series with an up-close conversation with Dr. Richard Carmona, 17th Surgeon General of the United States and chair of IWBI’s Governance Council. Rachel will take listeners on a journey through Dr. Carmona’s long career of service that began in Harlem at age 12 when he was tasked with caring for his three younger siblings while his mother worked nights. Over the next 60 years, he has held leadership positions in police and fire departments, medicine and government service, emergency preparedness and trauma care, correctional health and public health. At every stop, how he takes care of those he leads and those he serves is illuminating, and he notes taking care of himself is part of his success. Leadership roles come with high-stakes choices, he says, but the values and characteristics of real leaders don’t change over time. At age 75, Dr. Carmona continues to lead around the globe, influencing a wide span of incredible endeavors. Tune in to IWBI’s April 16th podcast to find out more! Register now: https://ow.ly/1osj50VuNCE This series is proudly sponsored by Daikin Applied Americas, leading innovation in heating, air conditioning and ventilation technology for over 100 years, whose generous support makes this interview possible. #WELLExecutive #DrRichardCarmona #ExecutiveLeadership #HealthLeadership Daikin America, Inc Daikin Comfort

#WELLFridayFeature: Okland Construction's headquarters in Salt Lake City is the first project in Utah to achieve WELL Certification at the Gold level! The new Okland office reflects the company’s deep commitment to its craft, community and employees. In collaboration with WRNS Studio, the project integrates thoughtful design elements, including self-performed, poured-in-place concrete, shou sugi ban wood siding, and an efficient VRF mechanical system. Designed to enhance employee interaction and connection to the city’s landscape, the space maximizes natural views, an open planning concept, and diverse areas for collaboration and rejuvenation. https://ow.ly/OnXA50Vubfw

Join us for a day of connection, celebration and education at the inaugural WELL Regional Summit in Charlotte on April 30. Learn how to bring your health and well-being strategy to life–and how your strategy can translate into tangible, long-term success. Don’t miss out! Secure your spot in Charlotte today. https://ow.ly/hKti50VsqOR

COVID-19 turned what was once an abstract concern into an urgent, inescapable reality: our built environments were no longer passive backdrops to daily life—they had become central to how we actively protect our well-being. Five years on, find out how far we've come, and how far we have left to go: https://lnkd.in/eHSq2kWw Rachel Hodgdon Whitney Austin Gray Jack Noonan

Organizations play a vital role in the well-being of their people–especially when it comes to supporting women’s health. A recent article from Make a Difference Media tackles why women’s health in the workplace is so important and sheds light on key issues. From promoting health literacy to providing new mother support, WELL incorporates various evidence-based strategies that can support health in the workplace. https://ow.ly/ORN450VqPtE

Sometimes putting people first looks a lot like knocking down pins! 🎳 Our EMEA Team spent quality time together earlier this month, reconnecting and "striking" up conversation. As a global, flexible work team, IWBI promotes opportunities to connect with colleagues and drive well-being. How do you promote community well-being at work? Chat with us in the comments!

#WELLFridayFeature: Lendlease was an early adopter of WELL at scale, revolutionizing health and well-being initiatives across its vast workplace portfolio. As an IWBI Award Winner, Lendlease is creating environments that significantly enhance occupant health, productivity and satisfaction, setting a benchmark for the real estate industry. Lendlease’s commitment to improved performance has yielded remarkable results, including nine WELL Platinum certifications, two WELL Gold certifications and additional achievements to date. Congratulations on your award and many WELL achievements, Lendlease! #IWBIAwards

Michelle A. Williams, SM, ScD, is a renowned epidemiologist, an award-winning educator, and a widely recognized academic leader. Her professional track record includes renowned academic institutions such as the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Stanford University’s School of Medicine. Williams is also a champion of the International Healthy Building Accord, an initiative launched at last year’s WELL Conference. Read more about what makes Williams a public health powerhouse: https://ow.ly/k0Jj50Vo93s #WomensHistoryMonth #PublicHealth

Clare Cooper Marcus is an exemplary figure in environmental psychology and architecture, focused on the relationship between the built environment and well-being. Much of her work focuses on the public health benefits of green spaces, natural light and the integration of nature into residential and public buildings. “Research has shown that if people have certain conditions and then have access to nature, they may call for fewer pain killers. That’s certainly significant.” We share more on her work in our article celebrating public health powerhouses: https://ow.ly/HzsY50Vo8Ta #WomensHistoryMonth #PublicHealth

Connection, leadership, celebration. Flash back to our #WELL2025 Singapore Summit, spotlighting the power well-being wields to change the world—and those who are changing it. Thanks to co-host and sponsor CapitaLand for capturing these memorable moments! #WeAreWELL