IWBI unveils major global milestones in advancing health, well-being

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 2 -- The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI), the global authority on how we can use our buildings and communities to advance the health and well-being of the people inside, has announced that WELL projects have now crossed the 1.5 billion square foot mark across more than 80 countries.

The milestone is evidence of accelerating global adoption and tremendous growth from less than a year ago, when WELL projects surpassed 500 million square feet in nearly 60 countries, according to a statement.

In June 2020, IWBI launched the WELL Health-Safety Rating, leveraging its existing expertise and feedback from the 600-member IWBI Taskforce on COVID-19.

Drawing on a subset of features from the WELL Building Standard (WELL), the WELL Health-Safety Rating is an evidence-based, third-party verified rating for all new and existing buildings and space types that is focused on operational policies, maintenance protocols, emergency plans and stakeholder engagement strategies.

This is to help organisations prioritise the health and safety of their staff, visitors and stakeholders, and get back to business during these pandemic times.

More than 8,500 facilities have enrolled in the WELL Health-Safety Rating to date, including iconic buildings like Yankee Stadium and the Empire State Building; global financial service organisations like JPMorgan Chase; and, hotel leaders like Aimbridge Hospitality.

WELL APs and WELL Faculty are an active and growing community that brings education about WELL to colleagues and clients worldwide, with over 16,000 individuals having registered for or achieved the WELL AP credential and have helped IWBI quickly respond to rising demand.

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