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BRINGING EVIDENCE TO LIFE

Research at IWBI

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Research informs all we do. Whether we’re translating research into practice through WELL, collaborating with academia and industry to identify emerging evidence, or evaluating the performance of WELL projects through performance testing and feedback data from those in the space—research is the backbone of our organization.

By translating evidence to practice, we bring its benefits and impacts to the lives of people in places where we work, play, heal and connect with one another.

Translating research into practice

  • Global Research Agenda

    An agenda for global research on health and well-being as it intersects with buildings, communities and organizations, the Global Research Agenda (GRA) identifies current gaps and opportunities, introduces a conceptual model to drive research and defines 12 impact topics for additional research to catalyze change.

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  • Research Digests

    Our Research Digests capture the evidence behind each WELL feature. They highlight the foundational public health and building science knowledge that helps identify and prioritize features and improve understanding of how the places we create today can impact our health tomorrow.

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Investing in health
pays back.

A 2022 study in the Journal of Building and Environment finds WELL Certification boosts occupant perceived satisfaction, health, well-being and productivity.

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IWBI Research Advisory

At IWBI we understand the importance of an interdisciplinary approach to evidence, with over 7,000 external citations and counting. The IWBI Research Advisory consists of more than 20 leading academic and industry experts from around the world who advise on research trends that can shape the future of the WELL movement.

Meet our advisors

Research across IWBI

NEW LEADERSHIP PAPER

The 12 Competencies for Measuring Health & Well-being

Explore our research-based framework designed to help organizations measure and track the impact of their investments in health and well-being over time.

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Research Spotlights

Each year we highlight timely Impact Topics from our Global Research Agenda. We explore these topics through webcasts featuring expert panelists, and supporting materials such as Impact Topic briefs which expand on current evidence, policies and case studies.

Topic 1: Climate change

Learn about the latest research, tools and case studies that support a global call to action to design buildings and policies that support both human and climate health..

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WELL in Action

  • CASE STUDY

    American Journal of Health Promotion

    Designing for Health: How the Physical Environment Plays a Role in Workplace Wellness

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  • CASE STUDY

    Urban Land Institute

    The Business Case for Healthy Buildings: Insights for Early Adopters

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    CASE STUDY

    HKS’ Chicago Office

    HKS’ Chicago Office, a Living Lab, Realizes Measurable Value through Design for WELL-Being

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  • DPR Construction DC Office
    CASE STUDY

    DPR Construction DC Office

    DPR channeled the power of 'and' when building its new Washington, D.C. regional office.

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    CASE STUDY

    Building and Environment

    Ten questions concerning occupant health in buildings during normal operations and extreme events including the COVID-19 pandemic

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  • WELL CASE STUDY

    Interface, Atlanta

    As part of the WELL Certification process for its new headquarters in Midtown Atlanta’s ArtsDistrict, Interface utilized pre- and post-occupancy survey data to better gauge employee satisfaction with the workplace.

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  • WELL CASE STUDY

    NAVA Lakehouse, Denver

    Focusing on NAVA Real Estate Development’s (NAVA) Lakehouse, a for-sale mixed-use multifamily residential project in Denver, Colorado, this case study explores the successes and challenges encountered throughout the project's WELL Certification process, as well as the economic costs and benefits observed following the organization’s achievement.

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  • CASE STUDY

    EPFL Infoscience

    Occupant Satisfaction in non-WELL and WELL Certified Office Buildings

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  • CASE STUDY

    University of Melbourne - Sustainable and Healthy Environments Lab

    Four Lessons from Australian High Performance Workplaces

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  • CASE STUDY

    BCCI Construction, San Francisco

    BCCI has long been a champion of the WELL Building Standard (WELL). This case study showcases their WELL Certification journey, as well as the Delos Building Wellness Survey (BWS), and explores the key benefits of WELL through concepts and features like air quality, biophilia and strategic dining design.

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  • CASE STUDY

    Urban Land Institute

    The Business Case for Healthy Buildings: Insights for Early Adopters

    Learn more
  • hks
    CASE STUDY

    HKS’ Chicago Office

    HKS’ Chicago Office, a Living Lab, Realizes Measurable Value through Design for WELL-Being

    Learn more
  • DPR Construction DC Office
    CASE STUDY

    DPR Construction DC Office

    DPR channeled the power of 'and' when building its new Washington, D.C. regional office.

    Learn more
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    CASE STUDY

    Building and Environment

    Ten questions concerning occupant health in buildings during normal operations and extreme events including the COVID-19 pandemic

    Learn more
  • WELL CASE STUDY

    Interface, Atlanta

    As part of the WELL Certification process for its new headquarters in Midtown Atlanta’s ArtsDistrict, Interface utilized pre- and post-occupancy survey data to better gauge employee satisfaction with the workplace.

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  • WELL CASE STUDY

    NAVA Lakehouse, Denver

    Focusing on NAVA Real Estate Development’s (NAVA) Lakehouse, a for-sale mixed-use multifamily residential project in Denver, Colorado, this case study explores the successes and challenges encountered throughout the project's WELL Certification process, as well as the economic costs and benefits observed following the organization’s achievement.

    Download now
  • CASE STUDY

    EPFL Infoscience

    Occupant Satisfaction in non-WELL and WELL Certified Office Buildings

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  • CASE STUDY

    University of Melbourne - Sustainable and Healthy Environments Lab

    Four Lessons from Australian High Performance Workplaces

    Learn more
  • CASE STUDY

    BCCI Construction, San Francisco

    BCCI has long been a champion of the WELL Building Standard (WELL). This case study showcases their WELL Certification journey, as well as the Delos Building Wellness Survey (BWS), and explores the key benefits of WELL through concepts and features like air quality, biophilia and strategic dining design.

    DOWNLOAD NOW
  • CASE STUDY

    American Journal of Health Promotion

    Designing for Health: How the Physical Environment Plays a Role in Workplace Wellness

    Learn more
  • CASE STUDY

    Urban Land Institute

    The Business Case for Healthy Buildings: Insights for Early Adopters

    Learn more
  • hks
    CASE STUDY

    HKS’ Chicago Office

    HKS’ Chicago Office, a Living Lab, Realizes Measurable Value through Design for WELL-Being

    Learn more
  • DPR Construction DC Office
    CASE STUDY

    DPR Construction DC Office

    DPR channeled the power of 'and' when building its new Washington, D.C. regional office.

    Learn more
  • \
    CASE STUDY

    Building and Environment

    Ten questions concerning occupant health in buildings during normal operations and extreme events including the COVID-19 pandemic

    Learn more
  • WELL CASE STUDY

    Interface, Atlanta

    As part of the WELL Certification process for its new headquarters in Midtown Atlanta’s ArtsDistrict, Interface utilized pre- and post-occupancy survey data to better gauge employee satisfaction with the workplace.

    Download now
  • WELL CASE STUDY

    NAVA Lakehouse, Denver

    Focusing on NAVA Real Estate Development’s (NAVA) Lakehouse, a for-sale mixed-use multifamily residential project in Denver, Colorado, this case study explores the successes and challenges encountered throughout the project's WELL Certification process, as well as the economic costs and benefits observed following the organization’s achievement.

    Download now
  • CASE STUDY

    EPFL Infoscience

    Occupant Satisfaction in non-WELL and WELL Certified Office Buildings

    Learn more
  • CASE STUDY

    University of Melbourne - Sustainable and Healthy Environments Lab

    Four Lessons from Australian High Performance Workplaces

    Learn more
  • CASE STUDY

    BCCI Construction, San Francisco

    BCCI has long been a champion of the WELL Building Standard (WELL). This case study showcases their WELL Certification journey, as well as the Delos Building Wellness Survey (BWS), and explores the key benefits of WELL through concepts and features like air quality, biophilia and strategic dining design.

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WELL Project Profiles

IWBI regularly profiles projects that achieve WELL Certification or a WELL rating across a variety of industries and sectors. To learn more about their journeys and the impact of WELL, please visit the following link:

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The Role of Research on Climate Change, Human Health and the Built Environment


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The Return Occupancy and Beyond Survey Results





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Keeping the Workplace and Facilities Management Conversation Moving


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