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Shaping Sustainable Places – Development and Construction of a Low-Carbon Built Environment
In this insightful episode of Shaping Sustainable Places, we delve into the evolving concept of the modern office and its crucial role in fostering employee well-being and productivity. With the backdrop of a shifting work landscape where flexibility is key, the discussion explores the New Era of Work – a paradigm that moves beyond where we work to focus on how the work environment supports our overall health and enables us to thrive.Guests in this episode:Dr Whitney Austin Gray, Senior Vice President at the International WELL Building Institute.Myrrh Caplan, Senior Vice President for Sustainability at Skanska USA Building.
In this episode of Better Buildings for Humans, host Joe Menchefski welcomes Jenna Mikus, founder of the Eudae Group, to explore the power of eudaemonic design—a transformative approach that moves beyond human-centric design to create spaces that foster true human flourishing.Jenna shares her unconventional journey from engineering and business strategy to pioneering research in sustainable design and well-being science. She dives into how adaptive comfort theory, smart building strategies, and self-determination theory shape environments that empower occupants, improve mental and physical health, and elevate daily experiences.From designing cancer centers and neurodivergent-friendly schools to advocating for pragmatic futurists in the design process, Jenna offers a fresh perspective on how architecture can truly support our best selves.This episode is a must-listen for architects, designers, and anyone passionate about creating spaces that inspire and uplift. Don't miss it!More About Jenna MikusDr Jenna Mikus is the Founder and Managing Partner of the Eudae Group, which advises clients on organizational and spatial (both physical and digital) transformational change relating to built environments curated for health and wellbeing. Her clients have included commercial office owners, operators, and tenants as well as military, government, healthcare, higher education, aged care, and more on a global scale, with particular emphasis on the US, Canada, the UK, and Australia. As an advocate for bridging industry practice with academic theory/research, Jenna is also a Visiting Fellow with QUT's Centre for Decent Work & Industry, an Honorary Fellow with the Centre for Conscious Design, a former Health Equity and current Research Advisor for the International WELL Building Institute, and a contributor to Harvard University's Human Flourishing Program's Flourishing at Work Interest Group. Jenna leverages her education across engineering, architecture, and design with her depth and breadth of work experience relating to strategy, change management, and design thinking to encourage multidisciplinary cross-pollination in theory and practice and to guide the creation/curation of intelligent, sustainable, and flourishing environments for all.CONTACT:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennamikus/?originalSubdomain=au https://x.com/jennamikus https://research.qut.edu.au/designlab/team/jenna-mikus/ Where To Find Us:https://bbfhpod.advancedglazings.com/www.advancedglazings.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/better-buildings-for-humans-podcastwww.linkedin.com/in/advanced-glazings-ltd-848b4625https://twitter.com/bbfhpodhttps://twitter.com/Solera_Daylighthttps://www.instagram.com/bbfhpod/https://www.instagram.com/advancedglazingsltdhttps://www.facebook.com/AdvancedGlazingsltd
UrbisEco Home was founded to address the surprising fact that indoor air is often 2-5 times more polluted than outdoor air, even in cities. This realization drove the founder, L. Christina Cobb, a sustainable living expert with a background in furniture, to spend over 10,000 hours researching the health and environmental impacts of home furnishings and earning certifications from the Sustainable Furnishings Council and the International WELL Building Institute. After identifying harmful materials and greenwashing in the industry, they created a comprehensive online guide and curated safe, stylish, and eco-friendly furniture for a family. UrbisEco Home now makes it easy for everyone to find truly sustainable, nontoxic, and beautiful furniture that aligns with their values.Find Christina Cobb and UrbisEco Home online:https://www.urbisecohome.com/https://www.lchristinacobb.com/https://www.instagram.com/urbisecohome/Find me online:This Sustainable Life: Solve For Nature Podcast: https://shows.acast.com/solvefornatureBlog: https://verdantgrowth.blog/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/verdantgrowthTwitter: https://twitter.com/VerdantGrowthFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/realverdantgrowthInstagram: http://instagram.com/verdant.growth or http://instagram.com/verdantgrowthofficial Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Today's podcast episode, I sit down with Yoko Kawai, Ph.D, a Yale School of Architecture lecturer and expert in designing spaces for well-being. Yoko shares with us how specific Japanese design principles are scientifically proven to enhance our well-being. This is important because as Americans, we typically spend about 90% of our time inside. How we use and travel through space can offer us mindful moments to pause and get centered. Yoko shares various nudges you can use in your space to enhance your well-being that are approachable and inexpensive. Take a listen to this episode and share your takeaways with us on Linkedin. Yoko Kawai, Ph.D and Wade Brill. Want to be the first to know when my journaling self-care book, 100 Mindful Moments to Balance & Energize comes out? Sign-up for my free newsletter here. ***** Yoko Kawai, Ph.D., pioneers "space for well-being" in workplaces, blending evidence-based strategies with Japanese spatial concepts rooted in human-centric perspectives. As a Yale School of Architecture lecturer, her research focuses on fostering mindfulness through spatial interventions. Co-founder of Mirai Work Space Alliance, she advocates for holistic well-being in modern workplaces. With expertise in the mind-space relationship, Yoko advises companies and serves on the Research Advisory at the International WELL Building Institute. Principal at Penguin Environmental Design, she integrates nature into architecture, aligning with her "People First" approach to well-being strategies.
So, water, the lifeblood of wellness, an essential yet often invisible force that shapes the health of every ecosystem, community, and individual on Earth. In a single drop, water carries the promise of life, bearing minerals and nutrients essential for cellular repair, brain function, and metabolism. Organisations are grappling with the reality that a substantial percentage of their employees may never return to the office on a full-time basis. Today's employees' attitudes are changing, placing greater emphasis on flexibility and relying more on employers to drive a culture of health and wellbeing.We talk with David Baggs is the CEO, Technical Director and co-founder of Global Green Tag, Jack Noonan is the Vice President, APAC, for the International WELL Building Institute and Daniel Walker is the Product Development and Marketing Director of Billi how accessibility to clean water can be part of this push for a new culture of health and wellbeing.This podcast was brought to you by Billi, a leading Australian manufacturer and supplier of high quality drinking water and washroom systems.
Jennifer Taranto brings more than 20 years of experience in the commercial real estate and construction industry. She joined Structure Tone in 2001, where she served as a superintendent and project manager before becoming STO Building Group's Vice President of Sustainability. She ensures that environmental, social and governance (ESG) principals are incorporated into client projects and STOBG organizational strategy. As a passionate advocate for reducing the environmental impact of the built environment, Jennifer gets involved in the early stages of design and construction to define the client's ESG goals and help the project team create an internal roadmap to achieve them. With her guidance and expertise, organizations around the world have been able to improve people's health and wellbeing while reducing the construction and operating impacts of facilities. As a founder of the non-profit, Built Environment Plus, and the current Chair of the organization's Board of Directors, Jennifer is a recognized sustainable construction leader and frequent speaker. She has been recognized by the International WELL Building Institute with their WELL AP award in 2018 and the WELL Faculty award in 2019, 2020 and 2021. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Engineering from North Carolina State University. Show Highlights Overview of the integration of green building programs such as LEED, WELL, Fitwel, and BREEAM into construction practices. Key strategies of the benefits of forming a green team, promoting ride-sharing, enforcing no-idling policies, and using electric vehicles on construction sites. The importance of green materials, prefabrication, temporary systems like LED lighting and solar power, and technologies such as drones Attention was given to reducing embodied carbon and future green construction trends, followed by a Q&A session. Discussion on the importance of LEED credentials and the growth of the green building movement. Discussion on the importance of certifications for corporate sustainability and green financing. Introduction to the top ten ways to green a construction site. The role of technology in construction, including drones and virtual meetings. the evolution of green materials and the importance of EPDs and HPDs Examples of innovative materials and construction methods being used in the industry to reduce waste. “You're going to start to see a lot of designs that are going to shift toward lower embodied carbon materials. A lot of our clients are getting savvier and asking those questions. I think the other, the pie chart that maybe you don't have, Charlie, in the deck is the fact that 49% of the embodied carbon is in the building the day that the contractor hands over the keys to the client. So half of the lifetime amount of carbon is in the building before anybody even occupies it. There's a big opportunity there in order to really ratchet those numbers.” -J Show Resource and Information Connect with Charlie Cichetti and GBES GBES is excited our membership community is growing. Consider joining our membership community as members are given access to some of the guests on the podcasts that you can ask project questions. If you are preparing for an exam, there will be more assurance that you will pass your next exam, you will be given cliff notes if you are a member, and so much more. Go to to learn more about the 4 different levels of access to this one-of-a-kind career-advancing green building community! If you truly enjoyed the show, don't forget to leave a positive rating and review on . We have prepared more episodes for the upcoming weeks, so come by again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the ! Copyright © 2024 GBES
Stephen Brown and his esteemed colleagues, Dr. Whitney Austin Gray and Angela Spangler from the International WELL Building Institute join forces in an enlightening conversation about the latest updates in WELL standards. Gain valuable insights as they draw on real-world examples from companies that have embraced WELL principles.
Angela Spangler, Senior Director of the Global Development Team at IWBI, joins Kelsey in this episode of Business Ninjas The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) is the global authority for transforming health and well-being in buildings, organizations and communities around the world. Their mission is to lead the global movement for putting people first in business decision-making and culture. Organizations everywhere—from startups to Fortune 500s—use WELL to prioritize the health and safety of their people, maximize real estate value and optimize the human and social capital performance of their business.Learn more: https://www.wellcertified.com/ -----Do you want to be interviewed for your business? Schedule time with us, and we'll create a podcast like this for your business: https://www.WriteForMe.io/-----https://www.facebook.com/writeforme.iohttps://www.instagram.com/writeforme.io/https://twitter.com/writeformeiohttps://www.linkedin.com/company/writeforme/ https://www.pinterest.com/andysteuer/Want to be interviewed on our Business Ninjas podcast? Schedule time with us now, and we'll make it happen right away! Check out WriteForMe, more than just a Content Agency! See the Faces Behind The Voices on our YouTube Channel!
With more of us embracing the opportunity to work from home, it's leaving our workplaces underutilised as occupancy levels in the workplace drop. The impacts of this vary from workplace ot workplace depending on the design style and approach ranging from limited variety in the spaces available for employees to perform their work through to a lack of energy and “buzz' that comes from bringing people together in the space. As someone who engages with organisations daily in this delicate dance of who gets to own their desk and who doesn't, weighing up the commercial realities of leasing costs vs underutilised floor area and the opportunity to provide variety and choice to employees in where and how they work within the workplace, this is a topic of conversation that I am keen to explore. So, when today's guest Dr Jenna Mikus shared an article written by BBC on LinkedIn, questioning if the hybrid office will ever feel like home, with her view of the impact of this approach I was keen to engage her in a friendly debate on the pros and cons of the “to own a desk or not to own a desk”. Jenna shared; While this sounds ideal in theory, this Choose Your Adventure approach to daily working could backfire, as it introduces the risk of proving exhausting and therefore off-putting to workers often already overwhelmed with work obligations. Not everyone embraces change, let alone adventure...especially on a daily basis. As an advocate of creating workplaces that respond to the unique and individual needs of organisations, their teams and their people, my view is that by relinquishing individual ownership of our workpoints, we can inturn optimise our work environments to cater to a greater variety of work styles and activities, further enhancing our experience of work. Dr Jenna Mikus is the Founder and Managing Partner of the Eudae Group, which advises clients on organizational and spatial (both physical and digital) transformational change relating to built environments curated for health and wellbeing. Her clients have included commercial office owners, operators, and tenants as well as military, government, healthcare, higher education, aged care, and more on a global scale, with particular emphasis on the US, Canada, the UK, and Australia. As an advocate for bridging industry practice with academic theory/research, Jenna is also a Visiting Fellow with QUT's Centre for Decent Work & Industry, an Honorary Fellow with the Centre for Conscious Design, a former Health Equity and current Research Advisor for the International WELL Building Institute, and a contributor to Harvard University's Human Flourishing Program's Flourishing at Work Interest Group. Jenna leverages her education across engineering, architecture, and design with her depth and breadth of work experience relating to strategy, change management, and design thinking to encourage multidisciplinary cross-pollination in theory and practice and to guide the creation/curation of intelligent, sustainable, and flourishing environments for all. Jenna is well versed in supporting organisations to create environments that support us all in flourishing at work, having worked in organsiational change and recently completing her PhD focused on flourishing health and wellbeing, so I was pleased when she agreed to engage in this conversation, so that we could explore it from a few angles and see where we land. This is an interesting conversation exploring the role of workplace design on the individuals that occupy them. LINKS Get your copy of Mel's new Book “The Next Workplace; Designing Dynamic Environments that Inspire Human Potential” Connect with Jenna; LinkedIn | Website Connect with Mel; Email | Insta | LinkedIn | Website | Website | Whitepaper - The Road Map to Employee Experience
What role does the built environment play in influencing our well-being? Join STOBG's VP of Human Resources, Keith Lodge, as he interviews Lauren Moss SVP and Chief Sustainability Officer at Vornado Realty Trust, Dr. Whitney Austin Gray, SVP at the International Well Building Institute, IWBI, and Jennifer Taranto, VP of Sustainability at STOBG about the connection between the built environment and mental health.
With degrees in design, gerontology, environmental psychology, and community planning, Esther Greenhouse brings a unique perspective to housing and communities. Learn about Silver to Gold's Enabling Design Approach that eases the staffing crisis by creating environments that support independence and allow people of all ages to flourish. About Esther Esther Greenhouse, CEO of Silver to Gold Strategic Consulting, is a strategist and environmental gerontologist bringing a unique constellation of experience and expertise in design, gerontology, environmental psychology, and planning, to help organizations and communities excel at meeting the needs of those 50+ and enable them to THRIVE! Her unique Enabling Design Approach informed AARP International's Equity by Design initiative, as well as the design of the nation's first elder-focused Emergency Room at the request of Dr. Bill Thomas. Esther co-authored the American Planning Association's Aging in Community Policy Guide, is an industry scholar for the Cornell Institute for Healthy Futures and served as the Strategic Director for one of the nation's first Age-Friendly Centers for Excellence. The International Well Building Institute has appointed Esther to their newly formed Investing for Health Advisory. For 10 years she was the primary caregiver for her mother. Key Takeaways Environments impact the functioning and well-being of older adults, for better or worse. An optimal fit between the person and environment allows the highest level of independence. “Environmental press” (poor fit) pushes people to an artificially lower level of functioning that causes “forced frailty” and is costly to society. Status quo environments are designed for a small subset of the population—the average height male between the ages of 20 and 40. We design for the highest physical cognitive and sensory abilities; everybody else has to adapt. In 2010 we had approximately seven potential caregivers for every older adult. By 2050, it will be less than three. Enabling Design leverages the built environment to reduce demand for long-term care.
Shaping Sustainable Places – Development and Construction of a Low-Carbon Built Environment
The Covid-19 pandemic forced a radical shift in our understanding of what a healthy workplace is. Now, as we adapt to the new normal of flexible work, we have an opportunity to shape a more sustainable future for the work environment that prioritizes employee health and wellness.This episode features Dr. Whitney Austin Gray, Senior Vice President at International WELL Building Institute, Ewelina Kałużna, Head of Strategic Workplace Solutions Advisory CEE at Skanska and Managing Director at Business Link, and Theres Söderlund Lakso, Head of Internal Communications, Business Area Cloud Software & Services at Ericsson. Together, they're creating a work environment where people want to be, one that incorporates social, environmental and urban sustainability.- Whitney describes the impact of poor working environments on mental and physical health, and some workplace best practices for mitigating those negative effects.- Ewelina discusses the changing habits and expectations of employees in a post-pandemic world, and how employers can cater to those needs through smart design, for a workplace where employees want to be.- Theres expands on specific initiatives her organization is taking to lean into the new future of sustainable workplaces.Listen and subscribe to the podcast.Learn more at Foresight.Skanska is providing this podcast as a public service. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by Skanska. The views expressed by guests and hosts are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by Skanska employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the view of Skanska or any of its officials. While Skanska endeavors to keep the information up to date and correct, Skanska makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the podcast or the information, products or services mentioned in the podcast for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk.#ShapingSustainablePlaces #RemoteWork #InclusiveDesign #HealthyWorkplaces #WorkLifeBalance #HybridWork
Leading with tenacity and purpose and demonstrating clinical excellence is the trademarked brand of my next guest Dr. Yele Aluko. He has a laser-sharp focus to withstand the daily struggles of a career cardiologist and medical consultant. Dr. Aluko has an impeccable preparation, education, and clinical intelligence legacy.Yele Aluko MD, MBA is Chief Medical Officer in EY Americas Health Advisory practice. He advises health system C-suite and senior executives on strategy and business operations and provides insight into megatrends confronting the health industry. He is a proven physician executive and corporate leader with an astute understanding of strategy that develops competitive advantage for healthcare organizations. As Director of the EY Center for Health Equity, he leads EY teams in designing customized strategies, solutions, and competency building for health sector value chain participants seeking to achieve Health Equity. Before joining EY in October 2016, he practiced cardiovascular medicine for 25 years at Novant Health. In this southeast regional integrated healthcare system, he led enterprise clinical integration strategy, operations management, and care delivery within the heart and vascular service line across the fifteen-hospital health system footprint. He obtained his MBA from Wake Forest University School of Business, Interventional Cardiology Fellowship from the University of Massachusetts Medical Center, Invasive Cardiology Fellowship from Cornell University Medical Center, General Cardiology Fellowship, and an Internal Medicine Residency from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia University. He obtained his Doctor of Medicine from the College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Nigeria. He is certified by the American and Canadian Boards of Internal Medicine and the American Boards of Cardiovascular Medicine and Interventional Cardiology. He is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC), and the Society for Cardiac Angiography and Interventions (FSCAI). He is an Advisory Board member at Harvard Business Review, Honeywell Healthcare Solutions, and Children's National Hospital and is co-chair of the Health Equity Advisory Board at the International Well Building Institute.Let us Welcome Dr Yele Aluko to the Follow The Brand Podcast Where We are Building a 5 STARF Brand That You Can Follow!
In this episode, Dr. Matthew Trowbridge, chief medical officer, International WELL Building Institute, tells host Therese Fitzgerald that health and wellness in the built environment is "the next big thing" in ESG reporting for investors.
Matthew Trowbridge, chief medical officer at the International WELL Building Institute, joins the program to talk about the technologies and design protocols required to promote tenant and public health. Where do the weaknesses lie? How do real estate operators strengthen building performance, indoor and out? What do investors get in return for investments in the health in the built environment? We discuss. (09/2022)
Matthew Trowbridge, chief medical officer at the International WELL Building Institute, joins the program to talk about the technologies and design protocols required to promote tenant and public health. Where do the weaknesses lie? How do real estate operators strengthen building performance, indoor and out? What do investors get in return for investments in the health in the built environment? We discuss. (09/2022)
In this episode of The ESG Experience, guest host Anne Landgraf, a consultant at Conservice ESG, was joined by Minjia Yang and Kelly Worden from the International WELL Building Institute to examine ESG risks and opportunities, specifically those surrounding health & wellbeing and human & social capital, as well as industry trends & emerging regulations.
Join Jack Noonan Vice President APAC for the International Well Building Institute as we explore the changing definition of both High-Performance Buildings and Sustainability, and the key to measuring this for the benefit of owner, tenants and communities as a whole.
Jennifer Berthelot-Jelovic is a LEED Fellow with extensive experience with IWBI's WELL Building Standard as one of the first Provisional WELL APs, WELL APs, and WELL Faculty in the world. Jen has worked on various WELL Pilots|Projects in almost every typology. Jen is currently overseeing many firsts in WELL, LEED, Net Zero|Carbon Neutral|Net Positive projects in the country and world. Jen also has extensive experience with USGBC's various LEED rating systems. In her previous roles at Shangri-La; Jen was instrumental in securing the world's 1st LEED Platinum NC certification for an aviation facility, Hangar 25 in Burbank, CA. Hangar 25 was named “Greenest Aviation Facility In the World” and was Net Zero|Net Positive in 2008. Jen also orchestrated the LEED Platinum certification of Citadel Environmental Services under LEED CI. This was the 1st LEED Platinum CI office space in the Tri-City (Glendale/Pasadena/Burbank) area and Net Zero Energy in 2010. One of Jen's most renowned projects is Step Up On Vine, an adaptive reuse Platinum certified LEED Homes Multi-family, permanent supportive housing project for chronically homeless, mentally ill individuals in Hollywood, CA. Jen was a Peer Reviewer for WELL v1 thru v2, a member of the IWBI Covid-19 and other Respiratory Infections Task Force, and has the unique experience of being a Consultant to both Delos and IWBI. Jen had worked with WELL in various phases on projects globally. Jen's participation in the WELL Portfolio Pilot Program resulted in co-facilitating IWBI's Portfolio Provider Trainings globally. Jen has also been an active member of at least five WELL Advisories. Jen has been a reviewer for USGBC's Greenbuild program multiple times, an item|form reviewer for the WELL AP Exam Maintenance, and a Specs Reviewer for the WELL AP v2 Exam. Jen has provided tours of hundreds of LEED|WELL registered|certified projects nationally for international and domestic Owners, Developers, Design|Build teams, Consultants, Innovators, Fortune 500 Companies, and more. Jennifer has also provided hundreds of Sustainability|Wellness presentations globally for hundreds of organizations. Jen has been interviewed|published in articles and publications over the past 15 years. Jen is also a content contributor, reviewer and on-screen SME for the WELL Learning Library (WLL); a comprehensive solution for WELL v2 education and survey requirements. Jen has been a 1st through final round Greenbuild education program Reviewer multiple times, a Global Health & Wellness Summit Advisory Board Member and LEED Fellow Evaluation Committee member since receiving the designation. Show Highlights From movie sets to LEED Fellow, Jen's story on how to turn your passion into a successful career and business. The value of credentials to be an asset in your career, shape your commitment and reflect your work. WELL's measurable impact on taking care of people in a meaningful way. A SustainAble Production is the global WELL experts. Their portfolio benchmarking plays to zero and for organizations at scale. Jen shares partnerships for ESG strategies the market and clients are demanding. The International Well Building Institute has a WELL equity rating coming out that includes what's important holistically for sustainability. Ideas for the innovators who want to help people move in healthy ways to drive sustainability forward. “I travel the world teaching WELL, and we even teach it to a lot of our competitors. Again, our dear friends, we want everyone to succeed. We want the movement to succeed. The more people that get it right, the more healthier people we will have in the world living longer, more vibrant lives.” -Jennifer Berthelot-Jelovic Get the episode transcript here!! Jennifer Berthelot-Jelovic's Show Resource and Information LinkedIn Instagram A SustainAble Production The Little Prince Connect with Charlie Cichetti and GBES Charlie on LinkedIn Green Building Educational Services GBES on Twitter Connect on LinkedIn Like on Facebook Google+ GBES Pinterest Pins GBES on Instagram GBES is excited our membership community is growing. Consider joining our membership community as members are given access to some of the guests on the podcasts that you can ask project questions. If you are preparing for an exam, there will be more assurance that you will pass your next exam, you will be given cliff notes if you are a member, and so much more. Go to www.gbes.com/join to learn more about the 4 different levels of access to this one-of-a-kind career-advancing green building community! If you truly enjoyed the show, don't forget to leave a positive rating and review on iTunes. We have prepared more episodes for the upcoming weeks, so come by again next week! Thank you for tuning in to the Green Building Matters Podcast! Copyright © 2022 GBES
Dr. Matt Trowbridge with the International WELL Building Institute joins host Michael Bull to discuss strategies for making built space healthier and attracting talent back to the office, benefits of the WELL process, and future trends in office wellness. Brought to you by: Bull Realty - https://www.bullrealty.com/ Commercial Agent Success Strategies - https://www.commercialagentsuccess.com/ Buxton - https://www.buxtonco.com/
When we're talking about wellness, it makes sense to start the discussion where we spend most of our time: indoors. Despite how our modern society is structured, it's important to remember that until recent history, humankind spent most of its time outside—not contained within four walls and a roof. Today humans spend roughly 90% of their time indoors and the pandemic has been a harsh reminder of how important the quality of indoor air is to our health and wellbeling. The Global Wellness Institute's 2018 report, https://globalwellnessinstitute.org/industry-research/wellness-real-estate-communities-research/ (Build Well to Live Well), is the first research to size and analyze the global and regional wellness lifestyle real estate and communities market Then in 2020 GWI's White Paper, https://globalwellnessinstitute.org/industry-research/resetting-the-world-with-wellness/ (Resetting the World With Wellness: Healthy Built Environments for Healthy People), describes how our unhealthy built environment can cause both chronic and infectious diseases like COVID-19, and it elaborates the roles that communities, businesses and governments can play in building healthier homes and communities for healthier people This week's guest is Paul Scialla – the founder and CEO of Delos living, one of the world's premiere wellness real estate companies. We'll hear how Paul's passion for researching how to better the lived environment actually helped fuel a movement. Meeting at the intersection of technology, real estate, sustainability, medicine, research, altruism, and design, Paul will also elaborate on biophilic design – or incorporating aspects of the natural world into our indoor environments, Wellness real estate is all about complementing both LEED certification and WELL certification which focus more on the environmental impact that buildings have and taking things a step further with a people-first approach to building. After spending 18 years on Wall Street—ten of them as a partner at Goldman Sachs—his interest in sustainability and altruistic capitalism led him to found Delos and later start the International WELL Building Institute. So much of what he learned on Wall Street informs what he does now, taking an approach of mathematics and evidence to the wellness paradigm. Delos has been merging health sciences with building sciences for over a decade, much of that research that had never been done before. They also took their hard-earned research, with over five years and over 100 million dollars of capital invested into it, and published it all for free. Today the company has projects that span every income level, from affordable housing to senior living centers to public school systems. We discuss why Paul's passion and curiosity have led him to become an authority in the wellness and sustainability movements, what tools Delos provides to accomplish their wellness goals, the difficulty in finding the best products in air filtration, and the possibilities of creating clean environments in your own homes. To learn more, visit Delos' site at https://delos.com/ (Delos.com). Resources: https://delos.com (delos.com) https://www.wellcertified.com/ (wellcertified.com) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-scialla/ (linkedin.com/in/paul-scialla) https://globalwellnessinstitute.org/industry-research/wellness-real-estate-communities-research/ (2018 Build Well to Live Well: Wellness Lifestyle Real Estate & Communities) https://globalwellnessinstitute.org/industry-research/resetting-the-world-with-wellness/ (2020 Resetting the World with Wellness White Paper Series) Hosted by https://www.swellpublicrelations.com (Kim Marshall).
In the latest episode of ESG Matters I interview Dr. Matthew Trowbridge from International WELL Building Institute (IWBI). Dr. Trowbridge discusses his path from medicine to wellness, as well as how businesses can incorporate wellness metrics into their decision making process. The end result being a stronger, and healthier, people with improved quality of life.
Organizations everywhere – from startups to Fortune 500s – use WELL to prioritize the health and safety of their people, maximize real estate value and optimize the human and social capital performance of their business.
We spend 90% of our lives inside buildings. Our places, and spaces, have a greater bearing on our state of health than our access to healthcare, our lifestyle, our behaviours, and our genetics combined. The built environment has never been so important. Join the conversation with Jason Hartke Executive Vice President of External Affairs for the International WELL Building Institute, to find out the transformational role buildings of today are making for the workplaces, communities, and cities of tomorrow.
Sabine Ehm, Locatee, is joined by Victor Maningo, VP of Global Market Development Asia Pacific at the International WELL Building Institute. He explains the 10 dimensions of well building design and how these can help organizations focus on people & planet initiatives.
Clean Talk - The State of Infection Control w/ Brad Whitchurch
In this week's episode of the Clean Talk Podcast, Mark Erba, Senior Director of Global Market Development at International WELL Building Institute, joins us to discuss the key building blocks of health!Mark Erba discusses topics including: His professional background, His role with IWBI, What Drives His Passion for Transformation, The importance of the WELL Building Certification, The WELL Health Safety Rating, and much more!Don't miss out! Hear the discussion today!Be a Member of Our Community: https://cleantalk.onlineFind Out More Information: https://cleantalk.tvLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/seal...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SealShieldTwitter: https://twitter.com/SealShieldInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sealshield/
Victor Maningo is VP Global Market Development Asia Pacific at the International WELL Building Institute. He explains the 10 dimensions of well building design and how these can help organizations focus on people & planet initiatives.
Angela Spangler from the International WELL Building Institute joins the show. As a Senior Director of Global Market Development, Angela leads IWBI's global market development strategy across emerging sectors, helping organizations understand that human health has a profound impact on all performance indicators: productivity, engagement, resilience. On this episode, Angela and I discuss:The impact healthy buildings have on productivity The evolution of the WELL certification across different industriesWELL's response to the pandemicLEED & WELL certifications coexistingQuestions? Reach out to Angela directly - Angela.Spangler@wellcertified.com
In this episode, I interview Rachel Hodgdon, CEO of the International Well Building Institute (IWBI). IWBI is leading the global movement to transform our buildings and communities in ways that help people thrive. Rachel not only lives up to this mission externally, but inside her own team and her own life she is finding new ways to thrive. Today, Rachel shares her journey towards resilience and how discovering your own strengths can lead to a healthier, happier, and more productive you.Follow The Resilience Lab: On InstagramOn LinkedInThe Resilience Lab is an Imagine a Place Production.
We're welcoming a doctor onto the show for the first time in CRE Podcast history. Matthew Trowbridge is the Chief Medical Officer of the International WELL Building Institute and Associate Professor at the University of Virginia School of Medicine. Melissa Jacobs, Senior Director of ESG at First Capital REIT, joins us as well. Matthew and... The post WELL Buildings and Investment with Matthew Trowbridge of IWBI and Melissa Jacobs of First Capital appeared first on Commercial Real Estate Podcast.
Tori Shepherd from the International WELL Building Institute talks about the massive shift to healthy built environments and actionable steps companies can take to ensure they are providing healthy workplaces for employees to return to. _________________________ Want to thrive in the world of work? You've come to the right place. We help workers and organizations understand and prepare for the #FutureOfWork Let's stay in touch
Joining this podcast episode is Angela Spangler , education, government and healthcare sector lead at the International Well Building Institute and Markus Bernhardt, chief commercial officer at Obrizum and former head teacher. Welcome back to the well-being economy podcast. In this series, we're discussing the future of education and how a better built learning environment can improve the well-being of pupils, students, teachers, and support staff.
Today we've got two fascinating guests who will give us a great look at the changes transpiring in commercial real estate: Paul Scialla and Brandon Crombeen. Paul is the Founder of both Delos and the International WELL Building Institute, while Brandon is the President of Delos Canada. Paul and Brandon explain the WELL building standard,... The post Healthy Buildings with Paul Scialla and Brandon Crombeen of Delos appeared first on Commercial Real Estate Podcast.
Sports and entertainment venues were among the first places to close their doors during the pandemic and often the last ones to open up. During that time many researched and learned ways to minimize the spread of the virus and outfitted their facilities to protect employees and patrons. The time-tested mantra that “the show must go on” never rang truer than it does today – with a goal to get people who work in the sports and entertainment sector back on the job, and bring people together to enjoy their favorite pastimes once more.In this episode, Melanie Koch, director of commercial at the International WELL Building Institute, shares what she learned as she partnered with different venues over the last couple of years and how her organization is helping facilities prepare and communicate the steps they have taken.
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced companies and building owners to consider the air quality in their buildings. While the virus might not always be prevalent, air quality is now a top-of-mind issue and a major factor when it comes to occupant health and wellness. Because of this, building owners will have to improve factors such as ventilation.On this episode of IAQ IQ: Indoor Air Quality and You, Host Tyler Kern discussed building ratings and certifications with Nick Agopian, VP of Sales and Marketing at RenewAire, and Sarah Nugent, Sustainability Director at Steven Winter Associates. Steven Winter Associates provides research, consulting and advisory services to improve commercial, residential and multi-family-built environments for private and public sector clients. Nugent touched on three programs that set the standards and guidelines for building ratings and certifications: the Fitwel Viral Response Module from the Center for Active Design, GSA and the CDC; the IWBI WELL Health Safety Rating at International WELL Building Institute; and the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program from the U.S Green Building Council (USGBC).These three programs were created because of the vacuum and new focus on occupant health and wellness, according to Nugent. The pandemic has caused a heightened focus on lingering air particles in indoor facilities. The worst air compounds, like viral diseases, cannot be detected by human senses. Agopian believes the world needs to become more resilient. “There's a lot of reevaluation, and when we look at minimum code, what does that mean? And if we maintain it, now we definitely have to entertain higher performing buildings that offer us a little more than whatever minimum code was,” said Agopian.When it comes to indoor air quality standards, customers will likely start choosing a place to visit, rent, etc. based on these certifications. One distinguishing factor will be ventilation standards—buildings can display their WELL Health Safety Rating to indicate how far above standard their facility is ventilated. According to Nugent, Steven Winters Associates emphasizes upgrading systems to increase ventilation efficiency, especially in older buildings. Listen to hear more about building rating systems and certifications created during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced companies and building owners to consider the air quality in their buildings. While the virus might not always be prevalent, air quality is now a top-of-mind issue and a major factor when it comes to occupant health and wellness. Because of this, building owners will have to improve factors such as ventilation.On this episode of IAQ IQ: Indoor Air Quality and You, Host Tyler Kern discussed building ratings and certifications with Nick Agopian, VP of Sales and Marketing at RenewAire, and Sarah Nugent, Sustainability Director at Steven Winter Associates. Steven Winter Associates provides research, consulting and advisory services to improve commercial, residential and multi-family-built environments for private and public sector clients. Nugent touched on three programs that set the standards and guidelines for building ratings and certifications: the Fitwel Viral Response Module from the Center for Active Design, GSA and the CDC; the IWBI WELL Health Safety Rating at International WELL Building Institute; and the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program from the U.S Green Building Council (USGBC).These three programs were created because of the vacuum and new focus on occupant health and wellness, according to Nugent. The pandemic has caused a heightened focus on lingering air particles in indoor facilities. The worst air compounds, like viral diseases, cannot be detected by human senses. Agopian believes the world needs to become more resilient. “There's a lot of reevaluation, and when we look at minimum code, what does that mean? And if we maintain it, now we definitely have to entertain higher performing buildings that offer us a little more than whatever minimum code was,” said Agopian.When it comes to indoor air quality standards, customers will likely start choosing a place to visit, rent, etc. based on these certifications. One distinguishing factor will be ventilation standards—buildings can display their WELL Health Safety Rating to indicate how far above standard their facility is ventilated. According to Nugent, Steven Winters Associates emphasizes upgrading systems to increase ventilation efficiency, especially in older buildings. Listen to hear more about building rating systems and certifications created during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Another wonderful conversation with Mark Ainley. He provides the perfect primer into Feng Shui. It's more than a design philosophy or superstition - it's a beautiful way of thinking about our environment and how it effects our lives. Check out Sense Of Space: mark@senseofspace.com www.senseofspace.com Instagram: sense_of_space Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ContemporaryFengShuiWithMarkAinley Mark Ainley has worked as a Contemporary Feng Shui Consultant since 2001. Focusing on both the practical and aesthetic qualities of living and work spaces, Ainley applies both the philosophical and pragmatic tenets of this historical form of environmental alignment to help create spaces that support those who live and work there. Since 2003, Mark has taught extensively in Japan, where he has trained dozens of consultants and released two DVD sets. He has been profiled in Hong Kong's exclusive Elite Homes magazine and in other publications worldwide, and continues to consult with both professional and residential clients around the globe. He has additionally been certified as a WELL Accredited Professional through the International WELL Building Institute's standard of science-based building construction and management protocols. Ainley is also internationally recognized as one of the foremost experts on the history of piano recordings, working as a lecturer, writer, and researcher in the field of historical recordings and performance practice.
A false alarm at Findlay's Ball Metal plant caused some anxious moments over the weekend... Hancock County Sheriff Michael Heldman discusses the training and collaboration involved in preparing for an active shooter alert (at 14:48) --- The State of Our Schools 2021... are taxpayers getting enough bang for the buck when it comes to the construction of modern education facilities? Insights from a new report by the International WELL Building Institute (at 23:26) --- What's Happening: The 'Real Money, Real World' student financial literacy program returns to area schools this fall... details on this and other programs of the Hancock County OSU Extension (at 43:52)
Guest Gayathri Unnikrishnan of the International Well Building Institute shares her insights on WELL certification, including: The history and evolution of WELL certification How WELL certification differs from other building certifications such as LEEDHow WELL v2 provides a customizable roadmap for different facilities to tailor their approach to occupant wellnessWhat health equity is, and how certifications such as WELL can help drive itHow the WELL Building program impacts building occupants even when they are working from home
It's August 2021 and there's no clear end in sight for the COVID-19 pandemic, thanks, of course, to the Delta variant. The Centers for Disease Control in the U.S. has had to change its advisory a few times this year. Its most current advice: If you're in an area with high infection rates, wear a mask everywhere, whether you're vaccinated or not. If your area hasn't been affected much by the Delta variant, you should still be wearing a mask indoors, whether you're vaccinated or not. It's all about air—whether you are indoors or outside. So what should we do for clean air? First, we all intuitively know now that indoor air is riskier, generally speaking, than outdoor air. Because of the way we build commercial buildings now in the United States, inside air invariably goes through an HVAC system, which is basically recirculated air that isn't immediately exchanged with the air outside. The system was built this way to recirculate heating or cooling—but of course it also recirculates germs. Our reporter Audrey Gray sits down with Nathan Stodola, chief engineer at the International WELL Building Institute, and Josh Greenfield, director of high performance design at HDR, to talk about how thoughtful design can help cool things off and keep us safe. Next, you've likely heard a lot about engineered and technological solutions for clean air but, as you now know, they invariably require energy and many times they're just a band-aid fix. So should we turn to nature? Should we be thinking about bigger changes, fundamentally shifting the way we design buildings and their connection to natural systems like plants, soil, and micro-organisms? To answer that, reporter Akiva Blander speaks with Brent Bucknam of Hyphae Design Laboratory. Resources: - After 2020, Designing For Indoor Air Quality Will Never Be the Same: metropolismag.com/architecture/designing-for-indoor-air-quality/ Connect with Metropolis: metropolismag.com Instagram: @metropolismag Facebook: facebook.com/MetropolisMag/ Deep Green is a production of SANDOW Design Group.
“For healthcare grade disinfection, the EPA has certain requirements….that you test against, and those lab reports, we showed 100% kill in one minute, which is actually really impressive, because most toxic products they use in hospitals for disinfectants take 10 minutes, have to be reapplied multiple times to stay wet for 10 minutes, and only have a 95% kill rate and still be approved by the EPA for healthcare grade disinfection.” Rayne Guest on Green Connections Radio podcast As we return to work and school, what can we do to feel safe from covid-19, including the new variants? There are no 100% guarantees, but the EPA has said that the disinfectant we're talking about today is 100% effective against covid, and it's fast and environmentally-friendly. There are no plastic jugs either, and no toxins going into the water supply. Listen to this fascinating interview with the woman behind this new disinfectant, Rayne Guest, CEO and Founder of R-Water by Green Connections Radio host Joan Michelson and find out how it works, how it's tested and how it compares to others out there, even in use in hospitals. (This episode is a replay as we prepare for the launch of our new name and website, coming very soon!) You'll hear: How their disinfectant works and why it's 100% effective, according to the EPA. Why hospitals prefer to use it, keeping their staffs safer and reducing ancillary infections. Why it's actually a device that makes the disinfectant in your own place, vs. being shipped in. Her entrepreneurial journey and the power of paying attention and networking. Plus career advice especially for women with an entrepreneurial bent…. and more. “People should really take this time while they have more time to explore what really makes them tick. Because passionate people in the world make it turn and we need more of them out there…Do good by doing good, positive impact all the way around, socially, economically, environmentally, we need as many of you out there as we can get.” Rayne Guest on Green Connections Radio podcast Read my Forbes blog about it too. You'll also want to listen to: Rachel Gutter, President, International WELL-Building Institute, on standards for building safety Olivia Martin, data analyst, USAFacts.org on making sense of government data, including on COVID-19 and on the environment. Kay Gebhardt, Senior Scientist, Seventh Generation, on the science of developing environmentally sound and effective cleaning products. Tina Kirby, Insurance Innovators, on getting the business interruption insurance coverage you deserve in a crisis like this. Subscribe to our newsletter to receive our podcasts, blog, events and special coaching offers.. Thanks for subscribing on Apple Podcasts or iHeartRadio and leaving us a review! Reach us on Twitter @joanmichelson
You've probably heard of sick building syndrome. But what if we could make our buildings healthier, improving staff happiness with an impact-to-bottomline outcome and even reverse incidence of chronic illness? It sounds a little too good to be true until we look at the science a little closer. And it's even more important now in the era of COVID-19.Ken Fong is an award-winning acoustics specialist and a health and wellness coach based in Australia. Passionate about amplifying the impact of people and organisations through public health, he leads the Healthy Buildings & Communities work at Arup Melbourne and is currently leveraging the Healthy Buildings Frameworks for the property sector. Ken is also part of a COVID-19 task force for The International WELL Building Institute.Quotes From Episode“For a long time, we haven't paid much attention to how our environment affects our personal health. When the sick building syndrome came to public consciousness, we realised the spaces that we occupy are making us sick around the chemicals being used in construction, the ventilation quality, lack of sunlight, poor acoustic design, or areas that didn't foster social connections. Healthy buildings are our attempt to make spaces that promote better health in people.”“Wellness is going to be a key theme moving forward in the post COVID-19 recovery phase, especially for the hospitality industry. Apart from all the traditional metrics on shifting customer satisfaction scores, you have to look after your own staff better. And how do you look after them? Provide them with better space, services, and programs that upshift their health, productivity, and happiness.”-Ken FongDon't miss:- The connection between healthy buildings and public health outcomes - How travel trade and hospitality businesses can benefit from healthy buildings- The “90%” point of view that should matter for health and business - Frameworks of a WELL building standard- Health and wellness as a key marketing differentiator- How our perception of sound affects our productivity- How to incorporate sound mapping and circadian lighting to improve health- Why investing in healthy buildings makes financial senseKen's recommendations:Healthy Buildings: How Indoor Spaces Drive Performance and ProductivityWELL Certified | International WELL Building InstituteConnect with Ken:LinkedInConnect with Adelaine:Email: uponarrivalpodcast@gmail.com
Our inimitable trio of Kay Sargent, Chris Pyke and Kay Killmann return, in a conversation facilitated by Ann Marie Aguilar, Senior Vice President of EMEA at the International WELL Building Institute. This discussion delves into their opinions regarding the acceleration of the wellbeing economy, the attitudes of the consumer and how we can transform existing buildings and innovate for buildings of the future.
This week Chefs Chris and Juice speak with Pauline Souza of WRNS Studios. Pauline Souza is an architect with 37 years of experience in the industry, Partner, K-12 sector lead and the Director of Sustainability at WRNS Studio, a 180-person firm in four cities. Some notable projects include a straw bale visitor center for the USFS, The Microsoft Campus in Silicon Valley which just received a AIA COTE Top Ten Award, the first nationally certified Net Zero Library in the country - Stevens Library and Sonoma Academy Janet Durgin Guild and Commons –LEED Platinum, and the first project to be awarded BOTH Zero Carbon and Petal Certification by the International Living Future Institute. It is the first Zero Carbon Certification in California and includes an all-electric kitchen with induction equipment. Pauline has served as a Sustainability Advisor to the Hawaii Department of Education for 5 years from 2013 helping to drive sustainability through their 256 existing school campuses, has worked with the USGBC's Center for Green Schools as a co-chair, is a founder of the Bay Area Sustainable Leaders in Architecture group, and worked with International Living Future Institute Water Congress, She is currently working with the William Worthen Foundation on Decarbonization tools and playbooks and is on the Nourishment Advisory Group of the International Well Building Institute . An active advocate, she recognizes the importance of, and is grateful for, the collaboration with these groups towards positive change. Pauline is a LEED Fellow, AIA Fellow, LFA, WELL AP and was recognized as an LBC Hero in 2014 Notable Projects WRNS has worked on: Sonoma Academy Janet Durgins Guild and Commons · https://www.wrnsstudio.com/project/sonoma-academy-janet-durgin-guild-commons/ (https://www.wrnsstudio.com/project/sonoma-academy-janet-durgin-guild-commons/) · https://www.wrnsstudio.com/sonoma-academy-janet-durgin-guild-commons-a-story-of-community-sustainability-and-place/ (https://www.wrnsstudio.com/sonoma-academy-janet-durgin-guild-commons-a-story-of-community-sustainability-and-place/) · https://www.aia.org/showcases/183606-sonoma-academys-janet-durgin-guild--commons (https://www.aia.org/showcases/183606-sonoma-academys-janet-durgin-guild--commons) Microsoft Silicon Valley · https://www.wrnsstudio.com/project/microsoft-silicon-valley/ (https://www.wrnsstudio.com/project/microsoft-silicon-valley/) · https://www.aia.org/showcases/6388159-microsoft-silicon-valley-campus (https://www.aia.org/showcases/6388159-microsoft-silicon-valley-campus) Sacred Heart Stevens Net-Zero Library · https://www.wrnsstudio.com/project/sacred-heart-schools-stevens-net-zero-library/ (https://www.wrnsstudio.com/project/sacred-heart-schools-stevens-net-zero-library/) · https://www.wrnsstudio.com/sacred-heart-stevens-net-zero-library-first-in-the-u-s-to-achieve-net-zero-energy-building-certification/ (https://www.wrnsstudio.com/sacred-heart-stevens-net-zero-library-first-in-the-u-s-to-achieve-net-zero-energy-building-certification/) Socials: Instagram: @wrnsstudio | https://www.instagram.com/wrnsstudio (https://www.instagram.com/wrnsstudio) Facebook: @wrnsstudio | https://www.facebook.com/WRNSStudio/ (https://www.facebook.com/WRNSStudio/) Linkedin: @wrnsstudio | https://www.linkedin.com/company/wrns-studio (https://www.linkedin.com/company/wrns-studio) Twitter: @wrnsstudio | https://twitter.com/wrnsstudio (https://twitter.com/wrnsstudio) Sustainable Overload is a product of Forward Dining Solutions LLC. and brought to you by RX Music “healing the world with sound”. This podcast is made possible because of listeners like you. Your...
Welcome to this week's episode of The Authority Podcast: Plumbing & Mechanical. As we have all season long, we're going to continue our conversation of plumbing resiliency. On today's talk, we're going to focus on the overlap between water efficiency and well-being with Rodolfo Perez, Senior Director, Standard Development, for the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI), and Dan Cole, Senior Director of Technical Services at the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO).Rodolfo Perez leads the Water and Materials concepts on the Standard Development team at IWBI. Before joining the International WELL Building Institute, Perez worked for the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene after a career in startups, bringing nanoparticle based technologies from lab experiments to prototypes. He holds MS and PhD degrees in Environmental Engineering from the University of Wisconsin, Madison and undergraduate degrees in Industrial and Chemical Engineering and Aesthetics from the Catholic university of Chile. To learn more about IWBI, visit www.wellcertified.com.Daniel Cole is the Senior Director of Technical Services at IAPMO.He was a licensed journeyman plumber in the state of Illinois and is currently a member of the American Society of Plumbing Engineers. He received the ASPE scientific achievement award in 2018. He has published several articles on Hunter's Curve and the fixture unit methodology. His research focus is on the plumbing investigations performed at the National Bureau of Standards, now NIST, with a particular interest in the work of Roy B. Hunter. He also has a focus on promoting water efficiency standards for the built environment. To learn more about IAPMO, visit www.iapmo.org.
For many Americans, the gradual reopening of the country means more time out of doors, the slow return to gyms, and the chance to take a good look at how we’ve been treating our bodies during the many months we’ve spent, for the most part, indoors. But why weren’t we examining our indoor environments this way before the pandemic? This week’s guest, Paul Scialla, is the Italian American Founder and CEO of Delos Wellness Solutions, and he has made it his mission to help merge physical health with building science. According to Paul, Americans spend approximately 90 percent of their lives indoors, which can wreak havoc on our bodies, so he has developed a variety of wellness-based products for the buildings that encase so much of our daily lives. We’ll discuss Paul’s Italian American upbringing in suburban New Jersey, and how his family background and professional experiences on Wall Street helped lead him down the path to wellness advocacy. In true Italian American Podcast style, we also talk about the Italian aversion to air conditioning and how the famed “Mediterranean Diet” might just owe as much to the rural lifestyles of its subjects as it does to the food they eat. We’ll explore Paul’s early career on Wall Street, how he evolved from a financier to a wellness revolutionary, his landmark agreement with the Vatican, and how the company’s commitment to wellness for all has drawn support from some of the most famous names in science, business, government, and entertainment… all done in the name of providing wellness solutions to as many people as possible. If you’re a believer in the power of place to affect our lives, you won’t want to miss this very timely episode! For more information about Paul Scialla and his work with Delos, visit www.delos.com. To learn more about the International Well Building Institute, visit www.wellhealthsafety.com, and to discover the WELL Health Safety Rating program, visit www.wellcertified.com.
Simon Gosling: "I'm really pleased to be able to let you know that I've been accepted to be one of the advisories to the Well Building Institute on their Home and their Sound Advisories, which is great because the work that we're doing at Quiet Mark very much aligned with improving well-being in the built-in environment."Soundbites#1 Simon Gosling's Inner Motivational Drive - The 3 S's:Sex Pistols, Star Wars and Space Invaders. (07:50)#2 Quiet Mark: The Quiet Revolution! (13:51)#3 How Quiet Mark Certifies Products. (19:11)#4 The Growing Demand for Quiet: Consumers are Desperately Looking for Quieter Appliances To Eliminate Background Noise During The Work-From-Home Area. (25:25)#5 Noise Pollution: The Invisible Pollutant That Kills Millions every Year. (29:08)#6 Can Electric Vehicle Silence Decrease Heart Health and Noise Pollution? (38:03) #7 Covid-19: Noise Pollution (Air Travel, Road Traffic and Construction) Fell with 50% as Lockdown Ringed in Sound of Silence. (42:51) #8 International Well Building Institute: Developing Buildings with People's Health and Wellness at the Center of Design. (55:03) #9 Acoustics Academy: Best Practices on How Brand Leaders and Architects can Work with Product and Sound Design. (01:01:15)#10 Sounds that Evoked Positive and Negative Memory for Simon Gosling. (01:04:58)Host:
“The Covid-19 pandemic has created the biggest shock to the global energy system since at least World War II…Renewables are the only energy source that will grow in 2020.” David Turk, International Energy Agency Testifying on Capitol Hill June 2020 A key component of President Biden’s infrastructure plan is addressing our energy needs and doing so in a way that does not continue to hurt the planet or public health. We are acutely aware of the massive impact the pandemic had on the energy sector – with oil going literally to below zero dollars per barrel for the first time – and are also acutely aware of our economy’s dependence on energy of some kind. So, how do we move forward to address this conundrum? Listen to this fascinating discussion with Lisa Jacobson, president of the Business Council for Sustainable Energy (BCSE) on Green Connections Radio podcast on how a silver lining in this crisis may be the critical clean energy innovation coming out of it, including millions of new, high-skilled jobs. You’ll hear: How clean energy is a bright spot in this crisis, even as it takes a hit economically. Why this pandemic-economic crisis is driving much-needed clean energy innovation and infrastructure. Creative, bipartisan legislation that could ramp up these changes and help us keep the clean air and water we’ve seen during this pandemic. Steps you can take in your own world today – including voting for candidates across government in every election, including the presidency, who support clean energy and the environment. Plus, important career advice from a woman proving that you can make a difference and do well at the same time…. and more. “Go for it! Do your research on organizations, share your passion and be persistent. (Renewable energies) are the growth sectors.” Lisa Jacobson on Green Connections Radio podcast Read my article on these issues in Forbes here too. You’ll also want to listen to: Katie Mehnert, CEO of Pink Petro, organization of women in energy. Lynn Abramson, Clean Energy Business Network (a division of BCSE) on small business and energy needs and policy. Rachel Gutter, President of the International Well Building Institute, on questions to ask before you go back into your workplace. Michelle Wyman, Executive Director of National Council of Science and the Environment on how to talk to policymakers about science to keep science in policy decisions. Subscribe to our newsletter to receive our podcasts, blog, events and special coaching offers.. Thanks for subscribing on Apple Podcasts or iHeartRadio and leaving us a review! Reach us on Twitter @joanmichelson
We speak with Dr Claire Bird, former Chair for the Indoor Air Quality Association of Australia (IAQAA) and current Managing Director/Hygienist @ Litmas in Brisbane. Through Litmas, Dr Bird focus is on Building Fitness through Knowledge from several decades of study and working in Science in the Academic and Commercial environments. (Simply means, Claire has worked both in the field and the laboratory) given Claire, a great advantage helping her understands not only the scientific language but the remediation language and building science relevant for successful practices. Claire is also a part of the International Well Building Institute. Dr Brad Prezant of Prezant Environmental, a current educator consultant specialising in ventilation and the physics of air movement along with being involved in many papers for the AIHA (American Industrial Hygiene Association) among others is based in Melbourne. Brad has a Master of Science in Public Health, is a Certified Industrial Hygienist and Certified Occupational Hygienist and a Certified Air Quality Professional among his distinctive professional education. Brad was the chief editor of the Recognition Valuation of Control Indoor Mould (The Green Book) in 2007. Discussion topic · Welcome to the Podcast, an introduction, and the pathway to get to this point in time. · The building envelop. · Introduction of Litmas and the difference of the laboratory. · Introduction of Prezant Environmental and the difference brought to the industry. · Networking with others and professionals. · Contamination through infiltration. · Air quality, testing, remediation. · Residual asbestos. · The question: Can you identify if the mould is from this event? · Ventilation, cleaning, COVID cleaning and testing. This week we catch up with the Industry Advisor: Claire Bird Business: Litmas Web: www.litmas.com.au Email: Claire.bird@litmas.com.au Ph: (07) 5641-2232 Industry Advisor: Brad Prezant Business: Prezant Environmental Web: https://prezenv.com/ Email: bprezant@gmail.com Ph: 0422 851 607
"Fuel cells create electricity by stripping electrons from hydrogen atoms; the hydrogen then bonds to oxygen to create water, while the electrons power the electric motor. The result is an electric vehicle that is fueled with hydrogen from a pump rather than electrons drawn from the nation's electrical power grid." Car & Driver magazine A key part of President Biden’s ambitious infrastructure bill is incentives to increase the adoption and use of alternative fuel vehicles. Some of those car and truck options run on hydrogen fuel cells, and they need infrastructure too. These are what I call “the other electric vehicles,” because they run on electricity but not on batteries like your neighbor’s Tesla. So, what are they and how do they work? Listen to Jackie Birdsall, Senior Engineer of these vehicles at Toyota, explain how they work and give great career advice, with Green Connections Radio host Joan Michelson. You'll hear: How hydrogen fuel cell vehicles work Where the infrastructure is for hydrogen fuel cell vehicles and when refueling will be more available. What these EVs cost and how to get government tax incentives for buying them. Why hydrogen fuel cells vehicles travel more miles than battery-powered EVs, and charge faster. And, important career advice, including how Toyota is empowering women specifically. “Open yourself to all kinds of opportunities and say ‘yes’ to them and it will help you find your passion and …step out of your comfort zone.” Jackie Birdsall on Green Connections Radio podcast You’ll also want to listen to: Bonnie Datta, Siemens, expert on electric vehicle regulatory issues. Shirley Meng, PhD., UC San Diego, electric vehicle battery research & development. Rachel Gutter, President of the International Well Building Institute, on questions to ask before you go back into your workplace. Michelle Wyman, Executive Director of National Council of Science and the Environment on how to talk to policymakers about science to keep science in policy decisions. Subscribe to our newsletter to receive our podcasts, blog, events and special coaching offers.. Thanks for subscribing on Apple Podcasts or iHeartRadio and leaving us a review! Reach us on Twitter @joanmichelson
انعقد لقاء حواري بين سعادة الدكتور منصور العور، رئيس جامعة حمدان بن محمد الذكية، وبول شيالا، الرئيس التنفيذي لشركة "ديلوس" ومؤسس "معهد ويل الدولي للأبنية" وراشيل هودجدون، الرئيس والرئيس التنفيذي لـ "معهد ويل الدولي للأبنية"، وتيخا سيليم، نائب رئيس شركة "ديلوس" لقسم تطوير الاعمال و الاسواق العالمية، بعد حصول جامعة حمدان بن محمد الذكية على تصنيف "ويل للصحة والسلامة (WELL)"، وذلك للحديث عن هذا الإنجاز المتميز وأهميته في خلق بيئة تعليمية آمنة.حيث أعرب سعادة الدكتور منصور العور أن هذا الإنجاز نتاج المساعي السبّاقة التي تقودها الجامعة، ويعد معلماً رئيسياً يمثل التزامًا برؤية وتوجيهات قيادة دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة الرشيدة، في الارتقاء بجودة الحياة.وقد أشاد بول شيالا بجامعة حمدان بن محمد الذكية وإرسائها معايير جديدة كلياً للتميز حين وضعت سلامة وصحة دارسيها وأعضاء الهيئة التدريسية والإدارية والزوار في أولى أولوياتها، وسط الأزمة الصحية غير المسبوقة.كما أبرزت راتشيل هودجدون دور جامعة حمدان بن محمد الذكية كأول جامعة في منطقة الشرق الأوسط بحصولها على تصنيف "ويل للصحة والسلامة" (WELL Health-Safety)، وذلك لاتباعها سياسات وممارسات تهدف إلى فتح أبوابها مرة أخرى بثقة أمام دارسيهاوالحصول على فرصة استثنائية للتواجد ضمن بيئة تعليمية آمنة.وقال تيخا أن جامعة حمدان بن محمد الذكية تمركزت كمؤسسة رائدة من خلال المبادرة بتطبيق جميع معايير الصحة والسلامة التابعة لمبناها، وذلك لضمان سلامة جميع زوار الحرم الجامعي بما فيهم الدارسين وأعضاء الهيئة التدريسية والموظفين.. In a moderated discussion held with Dr. Mansoor Al Awar, Chancellor of #HBMSU, Paul Scialla, CEO of Delos and Founder of the International WELL Building Institute, and Rachel Hodgdon “IWBI” President and CEO, Tekha Selim, Vice President, Global Market Development at Delos, participants talked about HBMSU achieving the WELL Health-Safety Rating and praised this unprecedented accomplishment for creating a safe learning environment.Dr. Mansoor Al Awar stated that this achievement is a major milestone aligned with the vision and directives of the wise leadership of the #UAE in elevating the quality of life.Paul Scialla commented by saying that amid this public health crisis, HBMSU raised the bar for universities worldwide and became an example in putting the safety of its learners, faculty, staff and visitors as a top priority.Rachel Hodgdon highlighted HBMSU role as the first university in the Middle East to achieve the WELL Health-Safety Rating, coupled with policies and practices aimed at reopening its doors confidently and providing an exceptional, safe learning environment. Tekha added HBMSU has positioned itself as a pioneer and leader in the healthy building movement by activating its own building to ensure health and safety for its students, faculty, staff and really everyone who visits the university's campus. .#جامعة_حمدان #دبي #دارسين #التعلم_عن_بعد #التعليم_الذكي #الامارات #صحة #سلامة#HBMSU #UAE #Dubai #SmartLearning #Education #Innovation #Health #Safety
Today, we're talking about offices and the workplace. For many organizations, this month marks a full year since they closed traditional offices in response to the pandemic. While technological advances have always presented a looming promise of work-from-anywhere, the actual practice this past year has shown that working from home non-stop can be isolating and lonely, draining with non-stop video calls and emails, and a true pain-in-the-neck…as well as back and hips, without the proper desk set-up.Yet, at the same time, we've proved we can be productive, maybe even more so, with the freedoms afforded by this arrangement and the lack of commutes. With vaccines rolling out, there is a rising expectation offices will re-open. As they do, the big question is, what will they look like? To quote Chuck Runyon, co-founder of Anytime Fitness and CEO of Self-Esteem Brands, we weren't really that healthy before the pandemic. We can't go back to what we were.So, does this present an opportunity for a great reset? Will we see workplaces as more than a destination to work at our desks? With us today are two people who bring a unique view to the world of workplace design.Jennifer Stukenberg is a principal at BWBR and a workplace strategist who has spent a significant portion of her career working on designs for healthcare. An interior designer, she has bridged the gap between workplace and healthcare design to find the influences in each that can benefit the other. She is also an accredited professional through the International WELL Building Institute that advocates for approaches to buildings, organizations, and communities to promote the health and well-being of people. Tina Fisher is both a certified interior designer and a LEED accredited professional in interior design and construction. A design leader at BWBR, like Jennifer, her background spans both health care and workplace environments, studying the complex needs of organizations and their stakeholders to shape environments that are energizing and engaging as well as efficient. Hosted by James Lockwood.
To begin Season 4, we’re going to be doing a best of series for the next 4 weeks. Today, we’ll be looking at the best moments in Timber Talks so far, on the topics of sustainability and wellness. In this episode you’ll hear from: Davina Rooney the CEO at GBCA on keeping on target mitigating global warming risks Ken Morrison the CEO of The Property Council Aus on the forward trajectory of the construction code to improve base standard construction quality for emissions reductions Andrew Waugh, founder WTA on the impact of material choices Ulrich Dangel Associate Professor at the University of Texas and author of A Turning Point In Timber Construction, on sustainable forest management Stephen Mitchell a Principal Consultant at Thinkstep on the end of life options for timber Kate Nason an Environmental Designer at Atelier Ten on Prefabrication and Passivhaus Jack Noonan VP at the International Well Building Institute on the impact of architecture on health Marie-France Stendahlf, Head Of Business Development at White Architecture Canada on using architecture as medicine Caroline Pidcock, Director at Pidcock Designs on material connection to nature in the biophilic design framework Links to WoodSolutions EPDs and Biophilic Design research: https://www.woodsolutions.com.au/articles/environmental-product-declarations https://www.woodsolutions.com.au/wood-at-work If you’ve got any feedback on the show you can find me on Linkedin: httpwww.linkedin.com/in/adamjoneswoodsolutions/?originalSubdomain=au
When it comes to the wellness conversation, perhaps no one is better suited to talk about its relationship to the built environment than our newest advisory board member, Jessica Cooper. In this episode, Jessica discusses how her work at the International WELL Building Institute is helping to impact change at a massive scale and where she sees the trend headed in the years to come. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/iandsdesign/support
Dr. Whitney Austin Gray is Senior VP of Research at the International Well Building Institute and an adjunct professor at the Georgetown School of Urban and Regional Planning and the School of Nursing and Health Studies. Whitney was captivated early on in her studies by the notion that buildings can promote health, productivity, and wellness, which inspired her to create a career path that combines public health and design. This cross pollination is more important than ever right now, when we can see so clearly how buildings and climate change are impacting health.
To watch the full video, please click here:http://www.solvecast.com/articles/detail/15258-sustainable-design-resilience-planning-with-ariane-laxoWe speak to Ariane Laxo, Sustainability Director and associate Vice President of design firm HGA. Our discussion today covers the intersection between sustainable initiatives and the world of architecture and design. To Ariane, addressing the climate crisis is of paramount importance. She says that from a scientific standpoint “we know that the next ten years are critical to counteract climate change.”So what can architecture and design do to proactively face down this crisis? And what actually constitutes a sustainable built environment? Ariane poses these questions to herself at each design juncture. To her, a sustainable building comes down to one encompassing question: “How can we design in ways that help people thrive and don’t negatively impact human health?”To address these questions, Ariane first outlines her industry’s overall carbon impact. The building industry itself produces a huge amount of global CO2 emissions, in fact, according to Ariane, about 28 percent yearly. Construction materials are another 11 percent on top of that. Including transportation industries (which are closely tied to the built environment), about half of global CO2 emissions originate in Ariane’s industry. So, these things considered, how has the architecture and design industry gone about solving for a decrease in carbon output? Ariane points to a number of global initiatives beyond her own organization. Architecture 2030 has spearheaded change by proposing a goal of net zero emissions for participating architecture firms by the year 2030. She also mentions the International Living Future Institute and their Living Building Challenge, as well as the International WELL Building Institute as leaders in industry sustainability initiatives. She says that though there is competition in the industry, that when it comes to sustainability there exists a desire to share knowledge and information to help everybody solve for sustainability.Ariane says any truly sustainable approach must be a comprehensive strategy, taking into account the ways in which the built environment impacts not just those who dwell within those environments, but must reach all the way to those who initially create construction materials. Too often these materials can cause chemical harm (from “chemicals of concern” in industry lingo) in the creation process, so sustainable thinking aims to put human health at the forefront, from materials to finished product. In short, “human health is non-negotiable.”HGA’s end-goal is for each project to incorporate “regenerative design,” which Ariane describes as “projects [that aim to] give more back than we take.” Presently such an outcome isn’t yet feasible with each project, but HGA is on course to get closer to this aim as time goes on. For HGA and Ariane, what solving for climate change in architecture really boils down to is a reduction in carbon. But for Ariane personally, she asks herself this question: “How can I help educate and inspire the people who have the power to make decisions, to make these choices for this collective good? … How can we help folks see that their decisions have this huge ripple effect?” Ultimately, Ariane conceptualizes her work as “solving for changing minds even more so than just solving for climate change.”
IWBI, featured on Fast Company's World's Most Innovative Companies List, is the leading global movement to transform our buildings and communities in ways that help people thrive. Stephen Brown, VP Global Market Development discusses the health and wellness movement and how IWBI is addressing the current environment. Spoiler alert, they are very busy.
IWBI, featured on Fast Company's World's Most Innovative Companies List, is the leading global movement to transform our buildings and communities in ways that help people thrive. Stephen Brown, VP Global Market Development discusses the health and wellness movement and how IWBI is addressing the current environment. Spoiler alert, they are very busy.
Rachel Gutter is CEO/President of the International Well Building Institute. Her journey is full of persistence and passion, but she points to the benefits of “wandering until you find what makes your heart sing.” We talked about IWBI’s Health Safety Rating for buildings and the opportunity that exists to demonstrate the ROI related to wellbeing in ESG ratings. And we talked about the public’s role in market transformation. A public newly attuned to health is ready to demand verifiably healthy spaces, which can drive change (even in sectors previously agnostic on sustainability).
Mei leads the Access and Inclusive Environments team in Arup, specializing in accessibility and inclusion within the built environment. Mei assesses the compatibility of the design in relation to relevant design guidance, regulations and best practice. This includes looking at trends and changing demographics, to consider the impact of current design on future populations, accommodating good design with regard to the lifespan of the building and futureproofing for changes in need.Mei-Yee Man OramMei has been involved in work both nationally and internationally, and has also been involved in the writing of standards and policies, actively shaping the world of accessibility. Mei is passionate about inclusion in design, and the implications that this has on health and wellbeing, sense of belonging, and opportunity. She is currently working with the International WELL Building Institute as an advisor on their Community feature, challenging the way that buildings are designed to optimize use for all regardless of personal circumstances or identity.
Special guests, John Milne and Andrew Haslam join the podcast to discuss healthcare and the future value of real estate and where it's all going during the pandemonium caused by the COVID pandemic. Furthermore, they discuss the cannibalizing of retail by Amazon and Walmart as well as the future outlook for office space. John Milne is an experienced healthcare executive and the first physician certified as a WELL AP by the International Well Building Institute, with a robust history of leading large scale strategic initiatives focused on new market growth, including the design, development, and implementation of new healthcare facilities with cultural integration of advanced technologies. As Senior Vice President for Real Estate Strategy and Operations at Providence, he's accountable for the management of a $16 billion real estate portfolio, including 51 acute-care hospitals, across 8 western states. Andrew Haslam is the Vice President, Real Estate Strategy at Providence. An accomplished healthcare executive with proven success in corporate strategy, real estate, construction, development, design, and planning oversight. Haslam is determined to create innovative care delivery models supported by wellness-focused built environment strategies.
Dr. Steve Fields from the Culture and Heritage Museums discussing the new Ice Age in the Carolinas webinars; Dr. Benjamin Singer from Northwestern Medicine discusses how the flu season will play out amid the COVID 19 pandemic; Rachel Gutter, the president of the International Well Building Institute on new training for teachers who are headed back to the classroom during the continuing pandemic; Author Wendy Holden with a new historical fiction novel, "The Royal Governess."
Dr. Steve Fields from the Culture and Heritage Museums discussing the new Ice Age in the Carolinas webinars; Dr. Benjamin Singer from Northwestern Medicine discusses how the flu season will play out amid the COVID 19 pandemic; Rachel Gutter, the president of the International Well Building Institute on new training for teachers who are headed back to the classroom during the continuing pandemic; Author Wendy Holden with a new historical fiction novel, "The Royal Governess."
Dr. Steve Fields from the Culture and Heritage Museums discussing the new Ice Age in the Carolinas webinars; Dr. Benjamin Singer from Northwestern Medicine discusses how the flu season will play out amid the COVID 19 pandemic; Rachel Gutter, the president of the International Well Building Institute on new training for teachers who are headed back to the classroom during the continuing pandemic; Author Wendy Holden with a new historical fiction novel, "The Royal Governess."
Episode 8 - "Leveraging Ergonomics: Improve Employee Productivity, Satisfaction & Overall Wellbeing " with Kirsty Angerer. Kirsty is the founder of the Travelling Ergonomist - which is an ergonomic consulting company aimed at helping businesses enhance people's health and optimise systems performance through strategic ergonomic programs. For those uninitiated to the world of Ergonomics, Kirsty is the perfect candidate to take you on this journey as she is a Member of the Chartered Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors, an advisor to the International WELL Building Institute for Movement of the human body and is also the host of the very popular Travelling Ergonomist Podcast with invaluable insights from Industry Leaders in Ergonomics, Workplace and Health. This episode is really helpful for anyone who sits or works at a desk and wants to know what height and distance they should be at to protect their spine as Kirsty gave us a live demonstration on how best to sit to protect yourself. We also dig far deeper into who needs ergonomics, at what stage it should be considered and how a strategy is implemented and monitored across a business or property. With your hosts, Adam Hinds and Jordan Relfe from LifeProven Wellbeing Property Consultancy. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/builtforlife/message
Angela Spangler, MS, WELL Faculty, AEP is Education and Healthcare sector lead at the International Well Building Institute. She is also a WELL Faculty and Associate Ergonomics Professional. In July 2020, Mike Petrusky hosted a live webinar broadcast called “Maintaining Workplace Health Through Office Design and Pandemic Preparation” where Angela discussed the WELL Building Standard™, the leading tool for advancing public health and well-being in buildings globally. Mike asked Angela about how WELL building design, operations, and policies can help workplace leaders prevent the spread of infectious disease, prepare for impact, increase resiliency, and support recovery from global health challenges like the one we’re experiencing now. Connect with Angela on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelaspangler/ Learn more about the WELL Health Safety Rating: https://www.wellcertified.com/health-safety Discover COVID-19 Strategies from WELL: https://resources.wellcertified.com/tools/strategies-from-the-well-building-standard-to-support-in-the-fight-against-covid-19/ Watch the full webinar video with Angela and Mike: https://www.iofficecorp.com/webinar-download-maintaining-workplace-health-through-office-design-and-pandemic-preparation Register for future “Workplace Innovator Interactive” livestreams: https://www.iofficecorp.com/live-webinar-2020-weekly-livestream Discover free resources and explore past interviews at: https://www.workplaceinnovator.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/ Share your thoughts with Mike via email: podcast@iOFFICECORP.com
Digital Savages proudly presents the new episode of 'Challenging the Status Quo' podcast with Vivian Acquah, a Workplace Wellness Advocate, and she does this at Viva la Vive, International WELL Building Institute. But also through her podcast Go2Thrive! 'Treat everyone as you would like to be treated, not only in the workplace but in general!'
“For healthcare grade disinfection, the EPA has certain requirements….that you test against, and those lab reports, we showed 100% kill in one minute, which is actually really impressive, because most toxic products they use in hospitals for disinfectants take 10 minutes, have to be reapplied multiple times to stay wet for 10 minutes, and only have a 95% kill rate and still be approved by the EPA for healthcare grade disinfection.” Rayne Guest on Green Connections Radio podcast How do you know your office or school or facility is truly free of COVID-19? There are no 100% guarantees, but listen up for an environmentally-friendly disinfectant that the EPA says is 100% effective in one minute. It doesn’t even come in plastic jugs, so there’s no waste or contaminated containers going into landfill or the water supply. Find out how it works, how it’s tested and how it compares to others out there, even in use in hospitals by listening to this enlightening and informative interview with Rayne Guest, CEO and Founder of R-Water, which makes this disinfectant, and Green Connections Radio host Joan Michelson. You’ll hear: How their disinfectant works and why it’s 100% effective, according to the EPA. Why hospitals prefer to use it, keeping their staffs safer and reducing ancillary infections. Why it’s actually a device that makes the disinfectant in your own place, vs. being shipped in. Her entrepreneurial journey and the power of paying attention and networking. Plus career advice especially for women with an entrepreneurial bent…. and more. “People should really take this time while they have more time to explore what really makes them tick. Because passionate people in the world make it turn and we need more of them out there…Do good by doing good, positive impact all the way around, socially, economically, environmentally, we need as many of you out there as we can get.” Rayne Guest on Green Connections Radio podcast Read my Forbes blog about it too. You’ll also want to listen to: Rachel Gutter, President, International WELL-Building Institute, on standards for building safety Olivia Martin, data analyst, USAFacts.org, on making sense of government data, including on COVID-19 and on the environment. Kay Gebhardt, Senior Scientist, Seventh Generation, on the science of developing environmentally sound and effective cleaning products. Tina Kirby, Insurance Innovators, on getting the business interruption insurance coverage you deserve in a crisis like this. Subscribe to our newsletter to receive our podcasts, blog, events and special coaching offers.. Thanks for subscribing on Apple Podcasts or iHeartRadio and leaving us a review! Reach us on Twitter @joanmichelson
"Fuel cells create electricity by stripping electrons from hydrogen atoms; the hydrogen then bonds to oxygen to create water, while the electrons power the electric motor. The result is an electric vehicle that is fueled with hydrogen from a pump rather than electrons drawn from the nation's electrical power grid." Car & Driver magazine There are many voices talking about how we need to rebuild the post-pandemic economy to also make us more resilient to the ravages of climate change. Ramping up adoption of electric vehicles is always in those conversations, especially battery-powered ones. But not there are hydrogen fuel cell EVs too. Listen to Jackie Birdsall, Senior Engineer of these vehicles at Toyota explain how they work and much more, with Green Connections Radio host Joan Michelson. You'll hear: You'll hear: How hydrogen fuel cell vehicles work Where the infrastructure is for hydrogen fuel cell vehicles and when refueling will be more available. What these EVs cost and how to get government tax incentives for buying them. Why hydrogen fuel cells vehicles travel more miles than battery-powered EVs, and charge faster. And, important career advice, including how Toyota is empowering women specifically. “Open yourself to all kinds of opportunities and say ‘yes’ to them and it will help you find your passion and …step out of your comfort zone.” Jackie Birdsall on Green Connections Radio podcast You’ll also want to listen to: Katie Mehnert, CEO of Pink Petro, organization of women in energy. Lynn Abramson, Clean Energy Business Network (a division of BCSE) on small business and energy needs and policy. Rachel Gutter, President of the International Well Building Institute, on questions to ask before you go back into your workplace. Michelle Wyman, Executive Director of National Council of Science and the Environment on how to talk to policymakers about science to keep science in policy decisions. Subscribe to our newsletter to receive our podcasts, blog, events and special coaching offers.. Thanks for subscribing on Apple Podcasts or iHeartRadio and leaving us a review! Reach us on Twitter @joanmichelson
“The Covid-19 pandemic has created the biggest shock to the global energy system since at least World War II…Renewables are the only energy source that will grow in 2020.” David Turk, International Energy Agency Testifying on Capitol Hill June 2020 We could not get through this pandemic – or run our national or global economies – without energy. Literally. Energy kept hospitals taking care of patients, kept essential services like grocery stores and pharmacies open, kept first responders equipped to respond and transport patients to medical care and communities. Yet, the energy sector is reeling under the weight of this pandemic, with travel at a complete standstill and offices and businesses shuttered. Yet, clean energy is a bright spot, even though it’s also lost 600,000 jobs in this crisis. Listen to this fascinating discussion with Lisa Jacobson, president of the Business Council for Sustainable Energy (BCSE) on Green Connections Radio podcast on how a silver lining in this crisis may be the critical clean energy innovation coming out of it. You’ll hear: How clean energy is a bright spot in this crisis, even as it takes a hit economically. Why this pandemic-economic crisis is driving much-needed clean energy innovation and infrastructure. Creative, bipartisan legislation that could ramp up these changes and help us keep the clean air and water we’ve seen during this pandemic. Steps you can take in your own world today – including voting for candidates across government in every election, including the presidency, who support clean energy and the environment. Plus, important career advice from a woman proving that you can make a difference and do well at the same time…. and more. “Go for it! Do your research on organizations, share your passion and be persistent. (Renewable energies) are the growth sectors.” Lisa Jacobson on Green Connections Radio podcast Read my article on these issues in Forbes here too. You’ll also want to listen to: Katie Mehnert, CEO of Pink Petro, organization of women in energy. Lynn Abramson, Clean Energy Business Network (a division of BCSE) on small business and energy needs and policy. Rachel Gutter, President of the International Well Building Institute, on questions to ask before you go back into your workplace. Michelle Wyman, Executive Director of National Council of Science and the Environment on how to talk to policymakers about science to keep science in policy decisions. Subscribe to our newsletter to receive our podcasts, blog, events and special coaching offers.. Thanks for subscribing on Apple Podcasts or iHeartRadio and leaving us a review! Reach us on Twitter @joanmichelson
“These are historical metrics for perspective—whether they mark positive, negative, or neutral changes for land, energy, and air (or any other part of American life) in the US is up to you.” USAFacts.org State of the Earth report 2020 From government funding allocations to cities and states, or even to schools and communities, to how healthcare is administered and paid for, to how clean our air and water is, to how accountable police, gun owners, courts or immigration officials really are – and especially today in the midst of a pandemic – our lives literally depend upon the accuracy of this data. But try to make sense of it! Enter former CEO Steve Ballmer’s new USAFacts.org website to the rescue. Listen to my enlightening interview with Olivia Martin, a data analyst at USAFacts.org, to learn about their collection and analysis processes. You’ll hear: How USAFacts.org collects this information and keeps it up to date. Why making sense of all this data from local, state and federal sources across the entire U.S. government required a lot of reconciling it against scientific data, reformatting and data analysis just to fill in the gaps. How USAFacts developed its State of the Earth report on “the nation’s air, land conservation and energy production” while an anti-science, anti-environment administration is in office. How you can use this data – including to inform your vote. Plus, insightful career advice from an old soul in a young lady…. and more. “Don’t let barriers stand in your way” and other good insights to help women stay in STEM fields. Olivia Martin on Green Connections Radio podcast Read my Forbes blog on USAFacts.org too. You’ll also want to listen to: Corinne Post, Co-Author of ground-breaking study on the vital role women play on boards of medical companies that keeps people safe (or not). Heather Long, Economics Reporter, the Washington Post, on how women suffer in this economic crisis. Rachel Gutter, President of the International Well Building Institute, on questions to ask before you go back into your workplace. Michelle Wyman, Executive Director of National Council of Science and the Environment on how to talk to policymakers about science to keep science in policy decisions. Subscribe to our newsletter to receive our podcasts, blog, events and special coaching offers.. Thanks for subscribing on Apple Podcasts or iHeartRadio and leaving us a review! Reach us on Twitter @joanmichelson
Rachel Gutter is a pioneer in the green-building movement. Now, as president of the IWBI, she is implementing standards that embody a holistic wellbeing approach. If we continue to find the intersection of purpose and profit in our own lives, she says, then we will not only be much happier as individuals but the planet and society as a whole will benefit as well. This episode is brought to you by Global Allies. For more information, visit globalallies.com.
“Values by and large don’t really change…What changes is your behavior around your values.” Erin Michelson on Green Connections Radio podcast Can we measure kindness? Take our Green Connections Kind Quiz and listen to this fascinating interview with Erin Michelson, CEO and Founder of Summery, a data analytics company focused on measuring employee kindness and social values, on Green Connections Radio podcast with host Joan Michelson to find out how they do it. They developed the Kind Quiz to do just that. (Note: We think Erin and Joan are distant cousins.) You’ll hear: How Summery developed their Kind Quiz to measure employee kindness and social values. Why the Gates Foundation and several Fortune 500 companies have used a version of Summery’s Kind Quiz to help with their own employee engagement initiatives. How Sunmery measures the corporate culture and compares employee profiles to it in their proprietary scoring methodology. Plus career advice unique to this historic moment…. and more. “Take the time to scope out your perfect job…What’s going to make you personally happy…What’s going to make me the most fulfilled?” Erin Michelson on Green Connections Radio podcast You’ll also want to listen to: Kristin Haffert, Co-Founder of Mine The Gap, gender diversity consultancy Rachel Gutter, President of the International Well Building Institute, on questions to ask before you go back into your workplace. Anne Bahr Thompson, of One Sixty Fourth branding agency, on her book “Do Good” about corporate responsibility. Rachel Hutchisson, Blackbaud, SVP, helping companies measure employee with social responsibility initiatives. Subscribe to our newsletter to receive our podcasts, blog, events and special coaching offers.. Thanks for subscribing on Apple Podcasts or iHeartRadio and leaving us a review! Reach us on Twitter @joanmichelson
Bethany Borel, WELL AP is a Senior Associate at COOKFOX Architects in New York City. Since joining COOKFOX in 2012, Bethany’s combined knowledge of architecture and interior design has been a valuable asset to a variety of New York City projects. Currently, Bethany is spearheading the transformative design of the Solaire building in Battery Park City and the International WELL Building Institute headquarters at 220 Fifth Avenue. Bethany also designed and orchestrated the design of COOKFOX’s new, award-winning office on 57th Street, and the interiors of 62 Wooster Street, a landmarked 1920's industrial building to a luxury residential property in the heart of SoHo. Bethany frequently speaks on the topics of biophilia and high-performance design at events such as Greenbuild and the New York Green Building Conference. Additionally, Bethany teaches a sustainability studio course at the New York School of Interior Design and regularly serves as a guest juror at Columbia University and the Pratt Institute. Having spent her childhood in the seemingly disparate locales of Tokyo, Japan, and rural Iowa, Bethany has found that a common thread in her design philosophy is that she holds the utmost respect for the natural environment. At COOKFOX, Bethany brings this thinking to her projects as she pursues environmentally responsible design. In this episode we talk about: Ways to improve your home office environment How Bethany and her team at COOKFOX are staying connected while WFH during the pandemic What is biophilia and examples of biophilic design strategies in architecture and interior design How COOKFOX is rethinking the future of office design in a post-covid world
“Employers need to be providing re-onboarding to every employee and for that matter for even every guest that comes into the building, because…..it comes down to each and every individual and their commitment to these new protocols and policies.” Rachel Gutter on Green Connections Radio podcast As we prepare to return to our offices, schools, coworking spaces, and houses of worship, while the coronavirus still swirls around us, there are steps building managers, employers, administrators and employees – each of us – can take to make sure we and our colleagues are safe from COVID-19. The International Well Building Institute has developed standards and ratings to determine how safe and “healthy” our spaces are, and adapted them with advice from a COVID-19 Task Force of 540+ top experts. To find out about those standards and get practical tips we each use, listen to this enlightening interview with Rachel Gutter, president of the Institute on Green Connections Radio podcast with host Joan Michelson. You’ll want to take notes because you’ll hear: How their ratings system works and where to find information on your office, workspace or school. Specific questions you should ask your management before you go back into the building. How they keep the standards up to date as technologies and science advances. Tools you can give your team to help improve the quality of your workspace. Plus career advice unique to this historic moment…. and more. “Take advantage of this moment and ask yourself….What we have to learn from this moment?....There’s so much opportunity.” Rachel Gutter on Green Connections Radio podcast Read my Forbes blog about it too. You’ll also want to listen to: Stacy Jupiter, another recent MacArthur “Genius” winner working in climate change mitigation Rawlings Miller, a climate change mitigation planning expert. Ingrid Daubechies of Duke University, MacArthur “genius” award winner, and master innovative thinker. Beth Gibbons, climate change adaptation leader working with local resilience teams. Subscribe to our newsletter to receive our podcasts, blog, events and special coaching offers.. Thanks for subscribing on Apple Podcasts or iHeartRadio and leaving us a review! Reach us on Twitter @joanmichelson
In part 2 of Cheryl’s interview today with Rachel Gutter, President of the IWBI, they discuss the IWBI’s new Task Force---with more than 250 members---whose goal is to help reduce the health burden of COVID-19 and other respiratory infections in the built environment. Rachel shares, “There was an unprecedented opportunity and a moral obligation in this crisis and we stood up the Task Force. I am thrilled to report that we had more than 400 volunteers raise their hands to participate, and the diversity is what is so astonishing.” This and more on the changing face of health and wellness in the built environment on part 2 of today’s episode with Rachel Gutter. The International WELL Building Institute is a public benefit corporation with a mission to improve human health and well-being through the built environment. The WELL v2 pilot is the latest version of its popular WELL Building Standard (WELL), and the WELL Community Standard pilot is a district scale rating system that sets a new global benchmark for healthy communities. WELL is focused exclusively on the ways that buildings and communities, and everything in them, can improve our comfort, drive better choices, and generally enhance, not compromise, our health and wellness. IWBI mobilizes the wellness community through management of the WELL AP credential, the pursuit of applicable research, the development of educational resources, and advocacy for policies that promote health and wellness everywhere. IWBI is a participant of the United Nations Global Compact, the world’s largest corporate citizenship initiative, and helps companies advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through the use of WELL. More information on WELL can be found by visiting: https://www.wellcertified.com/ and http://placesmatter.com. In Part 2 of Cheryl’s conversation with Rachel Gutter, you will learn: What was the IWBI office environment like when COVID-19 hit? As a response to the current global pandemic, the IWBI announced on March 31st, its assembly of a Task Force---with more than 250 members---whose goal is to help reduce the health burden of COVID-19 and other respiratory infections in the built environment. What is this task force and how can it help healthcare design professionals, moving forward? Why was it important to include academics and public health leaders from other countries outside of the US in IWBI’s Task Force? What is the timeline of the Task Force and what is happening now? What is the WELL Conference? As the healthcare design community in the US begins to reassess and strategize about how to best work with their clients moving forward on infectious disease control issues in the built environment, what specific things should they be now focusing on? What is the most important thing the healthcare community can do to prepare for another outbreak? How can the IWBI help mitigate and address the mental health issues--the trauma from this time? How is the IWBI partnering with hospitals? What is the first step for healthcare professionals interested in the WELL Building Standard? How to build up your own WELL scorecard within your own building. Why there’s never been a better time to take the WELL AP Exam. Right now, the cost is 50% off with a $99 price tag for students. What Rachel learned during her work at USGBC that she has applied and is applying to her work on the IWBI. How both Rachel’s Grandmothers powerfully influenced her life and her work. Rachel’s advice for the younger generation of interior design and architecture students who are considering health and wellness and healthcare as a specialization, but are also afraid of it. What is the IWBI’s Healthcare Advisory? How can you become a member of the IWBI or get involved? This program is brought to you by Porcelanosa who extend their heartfelt appreciation for your support of this podcast. Stay safe and be well. To learn more about Porcelanosa, visit http://porcelanosa.com. Thank you to our industry partner, The Center for Health Design. To learn more about CHD’s new program MakingRoom, Connecting hotels and hospitals with urgent needs for space, please visit, https://www.healthdesign.org/makingroom. Additional support for this podcast comes from our industry partners: The American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design Learn more about how to become a Certified Healthcare Interior Designer® by visiting the American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers at: https://aahid.org/. Connect to a community interested in supporting clinician involvement in design and construction of the built environment by visiting The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design at https://www.nursingihd.com/
Rachel Gutter, President of the International WELL Building Institute, on how the IWBI is leading the global movement to transform our buildings, communities and organizations in ways that help people thrive. Rachel shares, “WELL is a certification that we offer for buildings, communities, and now through our Portfolio program for organizations. It is focused on all of the different ways those places and spaces can enhance our comfort, drive improved choices for our health and well being, and generally enhance our experience whether it's working, sleeping, playing or healing.” This and more on the changing face of health and wellness and the built environment post-COVID from the President of the IWBI on part 1 of today’s episode. The International WELL Building Institute is a public benefit corporation with a mission to improve human health and well-being through the built environment. The WELL v2 pilot is the latest version of its popular WELL Building Standard (WELL), and the WELL Community Standard pilot is a district scale rating system that sets a new global benchmark for healthy communities. WELL is focused exclusively on the ways that buildings and communities, and everything in them, can improve our comfort, drive better choices, and generally enhance, not compromise, our health and wellness. IWBI mobilizes the wellness community through management of the WELL AP credential, the pursuit of applicable research, the development of educational resources, and advocacy for policies that promote health and wellness everywhere. IWBI is a participant of the United Nations Global Compact, the world’s largest corporate citizenship initiative, and helps companies advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through the use of WELL. More information on WELL can be found by visiting: https://www.wellcertified.com/ and http://placesmatter.com. In Part 1 of Cheryl’s conversation with Rachel Gutter, you will learn: How Rachel views connection and resiliency as growing strong in this global pandemic. What is the IWBI and how did Rachel Gutter arrive there as its president in 2018? Specific ways the IWBI is leading the global movement to transform our buildings, communities and organizations in ways that help people thrive. The mobilization of a global community of wellness professionals through the IWBI’s WELL AP Credential with more than 5,000 WELL APs. What exactly is a WELL Building Standard? What is WELL v2 and why was it not voted out of pilot the day before COVID-19 struck in the US? What is WELL Portfolio and how can it benefit healthcare organizations? Why the IWBI is donating 20% of their 2020 WELL AP registration fees to Doctors Without Borders as a way to support first responders everywhere. This program is brought to you by Porcelanosa who extend their heartfelt appreciation for your support of this podcast. Stay safe and be well. To learn more about Porcelanosa, visit http://porcelanosa.com. Thank you to our industry partner, The Center for Health Design. To learn more about CHD’s new program MakingRoom, Connecting hotels and hospitals with urgent needs for space, please visit, https://www.healthdesign.org/makingroom. Additional support for this podcast comes from our industry partners: The American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design Learn more about how to become a Certified Healthcare Interior Designer® by visiting the American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers at: https://aahid.org/. Connect to a community interested in supporting clinician involvement in design and construction of the built environment by visiting The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design at https://www.nursingihd.com/
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Health and Wellness design is starting to gain traction—and for good reason. The Coronavirus pandemic has everyone focusing on their health. As people are becoming more self-aware, they’re realizing their direct environment plays a role in their mental and physical well-being. Darla and Natalie are advocates for biophilic design and incorporating wellness design into your overall strategy and so is today’s guest, Christina McManaway. Christina has been in the interior design space in Southern CA for 5 years. She’s embraced the biophilic design movement and began focusing on health and wellness in her design. She founded “The Well Designer”, promoting health and wellness for clients and the built environment. She is passionate about wellness and it carries through in this episode. Don’t miss it! What You’ll Hear On This Episode of Wingnut Social [3:00] Learn all about wellness in interior design [4:13] Christina’s passion for health and wellness [5:14] The impact of COVID-19 on the design industry [8:34] What does wellness design incorporate? [9:32] Where you can go to learn more about wellness design [15:52] What can designers learn and implement tomorrow? [17:14] The biggest misconception about biophilic design [19:05] Has she seen changes since COVID? [21:12] What up Wingnut Round! Connect with Christina McManaway McManaway Interior Design Biophilic Consulting McManaway Interiors on Instagram The Well Designer Facebook group Christina’s LinkedIn Profile Resources & People Mentioned Biophilic Design Intensive Course International WELL Building Institute International Living Future Institute BOOK: Creating Biophilic Buildings A pivotal moment in the design industry We’re at a pivotal moment in the design industry as the general population is being faced with the uncertainty of their physical health. They’re quarantined in their homes and have a distinct lack of connection to others. Perhaps they’re realizing their environments are lacking and they don’t feel the desired emotion of calmness and peace when at home. Christina defines biophilia as the “innate tendency to focus on life and lifelike processes” and notes that when you feel down about the interior you’re in, it’s the biophilia that’s making you feel that way. Are you prepared when your clients start asking questions about promoting wellness in their homes? Can you educate your clients about the calming effect of nature or the excitement you feel when you touch metal? These are just a few of the evoked responses Christina mentions. What can designers do to learn about wellness design? Christina emphasizes the importance of being prepared, doing your research, and being educated. Biophilic design is a scientifically based design philosophy that focuses on health and wellness. It isn’t just about incorporating plants into your environment—but also learning about the cultural and historical significance of certain elements. It’s about incorporating natural materials and reducing toxins in the home. Being prepared starts by engaging in research. Christina recommends starting with the International WELL Building Institute and the International Living Future Institute (ILFI). The ILFI offers numerous courses for $35 to learn about everything from an ‘Introduction to Zero Carbon’ to ‘Biophilic Design and Connecting to Place’. You can learn about the toxic materials used and the concept of sublimating. Or why it’s important to stop using furniture with polyurethane in it. Or how ultraviolet can be used to sanitize. Christina also recommends learning about the impact of daylight and circadian rhythms. The list is endless. There is a plethora of material you can cover while at home during this pandemic. Listen to the whole episode for a taste of everything you should take advantage of. Connect With Darla & Wingnut Social www.WingnutSocial.com On Facebook On Twitter: @WingnutSocial On Instagram: @WingnutSocial Darla’s Interior Design Website Check out the Wingnut Social Media Lab Facebook Group! 1-877-WINGNUT (connect with us for your social media marketing needs) Wingnut Social Podcast Sponsor Article Modern Furniture Subscribe to The Wingnut Social Podcast on iTunes, Google Podcasts, or TuneIn Audio Production and Show notes byPODCAST FAST TRACKhttps://www.podcastfasttrack.com
Kicking off our Q2 theme of "Wellbeing in the Built Environment" we talk to senior vice president of research at the International Well Building Institute, Dr. Whitney Austin Gray. Covering areas such as workplace diversity and inclusion, the power of design to create our post-crisis future, the emotional effects of COVID-19, and even bottlenecks for skyscraper occupancy, a broadly positive vision of an empowered future is discussed where greater flexibility and harmony between work and life might result.
In this episode of Leading Innovation at Work, Lorri talks to Stephen Brown, VP of Global Market Development at the International WELL Building Institute. Stephen explains WELL Building certification, and encourages us to think about the role our physical spaces play in keeping employees healthy and improving work culture as a whole. Stephen covers multiple facets of what makes a healthy building, discusses regional differences in determining priorities for healthy buildings, and shares the career journey that led him to become passionate about improving people's health by creating standards for the spaces they work from.
Episode Summary Part 8 of an 8 part series on Working From Home, Responsibly Episode 22: Home Office Ergonomic Hacks with Rebecca Greier-Horton The human body matters, especially at work. As we transition to work from home, some aches and pains may have crept in. Rebecca describes her own WFH challenges (two adults, two teenagers, and a pet!) and shares with us how to “life-hack” a work from home environment that is good for the body and the mind in her guide, Home Office Ergonomic Hacks: Real Tips for Real “Work From Home” Scenarios (https://hubs.ly/H0pVxmj0) . Bio Rebecca supports her clients in both a hands-on and consultative manner. By sharing workplace wellbeing research and knowledge on behalf of Herman Miller Group she tends to the ergonomic and wellness needs of individuals and organizations by focusing on their greatest asset: People. As a life-long Environmental, Health, Safety & Sustainability Manager with Fortune 50 Companies, Rebecca has managed Sustainability and Wellbeing across multiple industries. She instinctively provides insightful and cost-effective workplace consultation, support, and solutions. Rebecca was recently accepted as a member of the International Well Building Institute’s COVID19 Task Force. She is a Master Pilates Instructor trained at Ballet Memphis and teaches Pilates Reformer in Dallas, Texas, where she resides with her husband, two daughters, and her Shiba Inu, Zuki. Topics CoveredRebecca shares what you could be experiencing if your work from home set up isn’t aligned with your body’s needs How the “Wonder Woman” pose can work even when you sit How to stack your body from the feet up for proper alignment even if you are using a less than optimal chair The laptop is the devil of ergonomics. Learn how to set up in a “Rebecca-approved” style using items around your house The University of Waterloo recommended ratio of sit to stand working Setting up the proper distance from your computer and keyboard What a cashew body is and why you don’t want to be a “nut” Why natural light in your work from home environment will help your productivity, stress and sleep The 20/20/20 rule to combat Computer Vision Syndrome Tech-Neck and cervical spine pain: how much your head weighs and what happens when you lean forward The Ergonomic Intervention for kids, teens and adults Rebecca’s Fave Work From Home Tips Free Resource (https://hubs.ly/H0pVxmj0) 1. Download our free resource from Rebecca: Home Office Ergonomic Hacks: Real Tips for Real “Work From Home” Scenarios (https://hubs.ly/H0pVxmj0) 2. Click the player above to listen 3. Let’s talk: We encourage you to go to our Say Hello! (http://www.destinationbetter.com/contact) page and send us an email or leave us a voice message to let us know if this information was helpful to you and how. 4. See more resources below. Mentioned in this episode www.HermanMiller.com (http://www.hermanmiller.com) https://www.containerstore.com/welcome.htm (https://www.containerstore.com/welcome.htm) - great ideas for counter-top shelving
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Stephen Brown, Jessica Rose Cooper, and Angela Spangler from the International WELL Building Institute headquarters in New York give some insight on how to impact the health and well-being strategies across your global portfolio.
Thanks for tuning in for the sixth episode of AIRAH on Air. This time we’re taking a trip to Sydney’s CBD to visit Investa’s Barrack Place – the first Australian building to earn a WELL Core & Shell Precertification at the Gold level from the International WELL Building Institute.Barrack Place is the new Sydney headquarters of Arup, an independent firm of designers, planners, engineers, consultants and technical specialists. Arup is not only the anchor tenant, it also designed the mechanical services on the project. Host Mark Spencer finds out more about that experience and how it opened the way for an innovative approach to the building’s heating and cooling.Guests:• Andrew Pettifer, Arup’s principal NSW region leader• Jack Noonan, International WELL Building Institute’s vice president, Australia and New ZealandInterested in learning more about WELL certifications? Stay tuned – we’ll have more from Noonan on this new building standard, what it means for the built environment and its impact on AIRAH members.For a more in-depth look into Barrack Place, be sure to read Sean McGowan’s cover story in the March 2019 issue of Ecolibrium, AIRAH’s industry journal: www.airah.org.au/EcoLibrium/2019/…_March_2019.aspxAIRAH on Air is a podcast exploring topics related to building services / design and a hidden industry in a constant state of innovation: the heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC&R) industry.For more on AIRAH – including information on how we can help your career, training and development in the HVAC&R industry – please visit www.airah.org.au.
The guest in Episode 124 of the Everything Coworking Podcast is Jennifer Easton, Vice President of Marketing at the International WELL Building Institute. We talk about: - She explains what WELL it is and who it aims to serve. - What new and exciting things are going on at WELL. - Why their CORE Certification sets them apart. - What Wellv2 is and how an improved building can help people thrive. - How my own coworking experience as remote staff for IWBI, from the perspective of someone working in wellness, helps me relate to their mission. - The "high impact" areas of WELL/wellness strategies coworking spaces need to consider. - Why building owners will find it beneficial to pursue WELL. - The building owners who are eligible to apply for the WELL certification. In our industry, we talk a lot about building owners shifting their perspective on their assets from commodities that attract people to long-term leases to activated platforms for tenant engagement. She shares why this shift in the expectations of the contributions that an office building makes to its tenants is creating demand for the WELL certification. For the full show notes, click here.
Ann Marie Aguilar, Director of Operations in Europe at the International WELL Building Institute, talks to Miri Stickland and Victoria Towers about the benefits of the WELL Building Standard, a performance-based system for measuring, certifying and monitoring features of buildings that impact human health and wellbeing. #WELLBuildingStandard #WELLinUK #WeAreWELL
A big thank you to Anne Marie from the International Well building institute for coming onto the podcast today. We open up our conversation around the Well Building standard, what it is, and how it can benefit businesses. She outlines the 10 protocols we can use to drive the discussion around sustainability and health. https://v2.wellcertified.com/v/en/overviewWe also talk about what to think about even you’re a small business. Who should be the people around the table making decisions about the workplace. And the two things that embody the future of the workplace for Anne Marie. WorldGBC Better Places for People campaign, which Ann Marie mentioned in regards to information that is already available to guide companies. They released a report last year called Doing right by people and planet: The business case for health and wellbeing in green building.
(Presented by Citrix) For decades, the image of the American office was a grim one. Endless rows of cubicles; harsh, humming, fluorescent lighting; stiff task chairs that make your back ache just looking at them. Recently, though, there’s been a shift, with employers injecting best practices from the wellness industry into the workplace and seeing productivity skyrocket. Rachel Gutter, president of the International WELL Building Institute, has made it her mission to make wellness a central component of any office. Think of IWBI as a LEED rating for wellness, with buildings and offices awarded designations based on how they integrate employee wellness into the workplace. On this episode of Productivity Confidential, we sat down with Gutter to talk about why focusing on wellness can be the key to unlocking a company’s potential.
The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) is leading the global movement to transform our buildings and communities in ways that help people thrive. As Concept Lead for Light at International WELL Building Institute, Gayathri Unnikrishnan focuses on the importance of natural and electric lighting on the well-being of occupants in the built environment. People are the most important asset for any business, so protect that and make your lighting WELL.
David talks with Rachel Gutter, the Chief Product Officer for the International WELL Building Institute and founder of the Center for Green Schools at USGBC. Get in on the conversation as David and Rachel discuss the history of WELL and the good it is doing the world today.
Judith Webb, Executive Vice President at International WELL Building Institute, joins host Michael Bull on America's Commercial Real Estate Show to discuss how to get your building WELL certified, assessing air and water quality in a building, and measuring with the WELL Building Standard.
Judith Webb, Executive Vice President at International WELL Building Institute, joins host Michael Bull on America's Commercial Real Estate Show to discuss how to feel good as an occupant, increase productivity and wellness in the office space, and getting a wellness certification for your office or building.
This week on IAQ Radio we welcome Rachel Gutter, Chief Product Officer for the International WELL Building Institute. Ms. Gutter joined the International WELL Building Institute in late 2016 as senior vice president, bringing with her a wealth of cross-cutting experience in safer, healthier environments where they matter the most: in school rooms across the globe. She joins IWBI after a nine-year career at the U.S. Green Building Council, where she founded the Center for Green Schools, convening and collaborating with a diverse group of partners, including teachers unions, the National PTA, the Department of Education, the Princeton Review, executives from Fortune 100 companies, and green building councils around the world. Under her direction, the Center published more than 1,000 pages of technical guides and original research, mobilized more than $275 billion in investments in LEED certified educational facilities, and deployed more than half a million volunteers to contribute $50 million in donated time to transform schools and campuses on every continent. In her current role she is helping the International WELL Building Institute continue their development and implementation of the WELL Building Standards. According to the Institute this is the first standard of its kind that focuses solely on the health and wellness of building occupants. WELL identifies 100 performance metrics, design strategies, and policies that can be implemented by the owners, designers, engineers, contractors, users and operators of a building. It is based on a thorough review of the existing research on the effects of spaces on individuals and has been advanced through a thorough scientific and technical review. In order to achieve the requirements of the WELL Building Standard, the space must undergo a process that includes an on-site assessment and performance testing by a third party. Overall, the WELL Building Standard is designed to comprehensively cover the various individual needs of building occupants while also building a common foundation for measuring wellness in the built environment.
This week on IAQ Radio we welcome Rachel Gutter, Chief Product Officer for the International WELL Building Institute. Ms. Gutter joined the International WELL Building Institute in late 2016 as senior vice president, bringing with her a wealth of cross-cutting experience in safer, healthier environments where they matter the most: in school rooms across the globe. She joins IWBI after a nine-year career at the U.S. Green Building Council, where she founded the Center for Green Schools, convening and collaborating with a diverse group of partners, including teachers unions, the National PTA, the Department of Education, the Princeton Review, executives from Fortune 100 companies, and green building councils around the world. Under her direction, the Center published more than 1,000 pages of technical guides and original research, mobilized more than $275 billion in investments in LEED certified educational facilities, and deployed more than half a million volunteers to contribute $50 million in donated time to transform schools and campuses on every continent. In her current role she is helping the International WELL Building Institute continue their development and implementation of the WELL Building Standards. According to the Institute this is the first standard of its kind that focuses solely on the health and wellness of building occupants. WELL identifies 100 performance metrics, design strategies, and policies that can be implemented by the owners, designers, engineers, contractors, users and operators of a building. It is based on a thorough review of the existing research on the effects of spaces on individuals and has been advanced through a thorough scientific and technical review. In order to achieve the requirements of the WELL Building Standard, the space must undergo a process that includes an on-site assessment and performance testing by a third party. Overall, the WELL Building Standard is designed to comprehensively cover the various individual needs of building occupants while also building a common foundation for measuring wellness in the built environment.
Lighting is getting significant attention from the new WELL Building standard. Join hosts JP Bedell and Megan Mazzocco as they talk to Nathan Stodola, VP of the International WELL Building Institute. Listen closely as he addresses Circadian Lighting Design, The Right to Light and Melonopic Lux Ratio calculations. Video available below Host: JP Bedell & Megan [...]
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