International WELL Building Institute - IWBI

10/09/2026

This year's theme for on October 10 is "Lived experiences heard: real voices, real change. Our WELL community is home to many mental health advocates, who are often willing to share their own lived experiences for the greater good.

Danielle Zender, a 2026 WELL Mind Advisor and the 2025 WELL Forum Influencer recipient, recently shared how she uses her WELL AP to advocate for mental well-being and more.

Read her story here: https://resources.wellcertified.com/articles/telling-the-well-ap-story-danielle-zender/

How do you support your own mental well-being? Share your lived experience below. 🧠 🌱 👇

10/09/2026

: ALG earns its rings!

A&L Goodbody LLP's Dublin headquarters recently achieved WELL Platinum Certification—the highest level of achievement in WELL.

Their redeveloped space pairs cutting-edge sustainable technology with ergonomic, health-first design to build an environment where employees can truly thrive.

We're pleased to congratulate ALG on this major milestone. We can't wait to see where their WELL journey goes from here!

Read more about the news: https://ow.ly/cfis50ZWoGO

10/08/2026

Now announcing: Our WELL 2027 Global Event Series. Curated for leaders, advocates and innovators creating healthier spaces for people everywhere, next year's summits will feature dynamic sessions about the intersection of health, technology and business strategy.

We’re opening the doors for partners, hosts and thought leaders to shape upcoming programming and place their brand at the center of the healthy building movement.

Browse our event series: https://ow.ly/LR0X50ZW21L

Explore partnership opportunities: https://ow.ly/41nf50ZW21K

10/01/2026

Now open: IWBI's 2027 Advisory applications!

This year, we're recruiting new advisors for all ten WELL Concept Advisories as well as our Sustainable Finance Advisory. If you are passionate about shaping the future of the WELL Standard or positioning human health as a primary driver of sustainable finance strategy, we encourage you to apply by November 13.

Join the next cohort of our healthy building advisors.

Start your application today: https://ow.ly/2LMT50ZTAHq

09/24/2026

"Healthy air is the entry point. Health is the purpose."

This morning at the United Nations, our President and CEO Rachel Hodgdon called for health-first schools at an event exploring one of the most overlooked levers in children's health and learning: the quality of the air they breathe while they learn.

Watch and read: https://ow.ly/L7l250ZR4mP

United Nations

09/22/2026

Just a year after launching at the UN General Assembly, the Global Commission on Healthy Indoor Air is debuting its signature deliverable: The Global Framework for Action.

Developed by over 200 global experts across 40+ countries, this ambitious roadmap provides a coordinated strategy to make healthy indoor environments the norm for everyone, everywhere.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/ZRjF50ZQihW

To hear remarks from IWBI President and CEO Rachel Hodgdon and IWBI Executive Chairman Rick Fedrizzi, join our livestream later today (6:30 p.m. ET): https://ow.ly/EHkO50ZQihX

09/18/2026

Back-to-school season is here for many! 📕 ✏️ 🎒 📐

As University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Engineering students return, they’re stepping into the recently WELL Gold Certified Kiewit Hall, a space designed specifically for their well-being and learning.

Strategies they prioritized to ensure that students and staff are well taken care of throughout the school year include:
🏫 Keeping contaminants out using specialized entryways, flooring and ventilation.
🏫 Encouraging movement through thoughtfully designed stairs, hallways and furniture.
🏫 Supporting circadian rhythms by equitably distributing natural daylight and outdoor views.

Research shows strategies that prioritize well-being throughout the school day can boost cognitive function and overall performance. 📊 🧠

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

09/18/2026

On Wednesday, we'll be joining fellow leaders at the intersection of strategy, capital and innovation. IWBI President and CEO Rachel Hodgdon is featured in the lineup for Finn Partners' 2026 Climate & Sustainability Leadership Forum.

Tune in on September 23 at 11 a.m. ET, where Rachel will join Gil Bashe, Global Chair of Health at FINN Partners, to discuss how buildings can mitigate the public health crises brought on by climate change.
https://1businessworld.com/event/climate-change-is-a-health-crisis-buildings-can-be-part-of-the-cure-rachel-hodgdon-gil-bashe/

One Business World

09/17/2026

Our PTAgent training is now on-demand!

Just like our regular virtual trainings offered throughout the year, you can expect this course to guide you through conducting on-site performance tests toward WELL Certification. With self-guided learning materials, attendees can learn at their own pace and on their own time.

Attendees can still expect opportunities to connect with IWBI and fellow aspiring agents from around the world who are participating in the program in the WELL Forum.

By the end of the course, attendees will understand how to complete on-site testing for WELL projects and enable their organizations to meet the minimum requirements to become a Performance Testing Provider (PTProvider).

Learn more about this opportunity and join today!
https://ow.ly/mfC950ZOQNp

09/16/2026

Today's air impacts tomorrow's leaders.

During Climate Week, join IWBI’s own President and CEO Rachel Hodgdon during the 81st UN General Assembly for Healthy Indoor Air in Schools, a high-level side event exploring how clean air elevates public health, education, biosecurity and climate resilience.

📅 Thursday, September 24, 2026 | 8:00–9:30 AM EDT
📍 UN Headquarters, NYC & Livestream
⚠️ Register by September 17
👉 airclub.org/unga-2026