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UKGBC report: UK buildings unprepared for climate impacts

UKGBC report: UK buildings unprepared for climate impacts

New research links asthma risk to combined impact of urban environments

New research links asthma risk to combined impact of urban environments

Industry leaders sign Memorandum of Understanding to spearhead international built environment collaboration

Industry leaders sign Memorandum of Understanding to spearhead international built environment collaboration

AI, ESG, and human-centric workplaces on the horizon for facility managers, says CBRE report

AI, ESG, and human-centric workplaces on the horizon for facility managers, says CBRE report

Building safety: UK Government plans cladding remediation enforcement unit

Building safety: UK Government plans cladding remediation enforcement unit

New survey highlights UK workers’ desk break habits and workplace wellbeing concerns

New survey highlights UK workers’ desk break habits and workplace wellbeing concerns

Greenbuild 2024: Key highlights and takeaways

Greenbuild 2024: Key highlights and takeaways

UK office trends: Fewer desks, more flexible working

UK office trends: Fewer desks, more flexible working

IWBI and The Instant Group launch WELL coworking rating for healthier workspaces

IWBI and The Instant Group launch WELL coworking rating for healthier workspaces

Guidance launched to help local authorities in England create healthier places

Guidance launched to help local authorities in England create healthier places

Healthy Buildings: How smart building solutions can improve resident wellbeing in care homes

Healthy Buildings: How smart building solutions can improve resident wellbeing in care homes

Workplace demand for better IAQ grows: Insights from Fellowes’ 2024 Clean Air Survey

Workplace demand for better IAQ grows: Insights from Fellowes’ 2024 Clean Air Survey

UK buildings are presenting ‘ESG risks’, says CBRE’s Third Sustainability Index

UK buildings are presenting ‘ESG risks’, says CBRE’s Third Sustainability Index

More than just an office: The role of heritage buildings in fostering health at work

More than just an office: The role of heritage buildings in fostering health at work

A quarter of built environment not ready for the Building Safety Act

A quarter of built environment not ready for the Building Safety Act

BESA calls on next Government to take action on indoor air quality, healthy buildings

BESA calls on next Government to take action on indoor air quality, healthy buildings

Shaping the future of architecture: AIA 2024 Conference

Shaping the future of architecture: AIA 2024 Conference

IWBI launches the International Healthy Buildings Accord

IWBI launches the International Healthy Buildings Accord

Over half of Brits concerned about how indoor air quality is impacting their health

Over half of Brits concerned about how indoor air quality is impacting their health

New BESA guidance set to ‘revolutionise indoor air quality’

New BESA guidance set to ‘revolutionise indoor air quality’

Air conditioning and workplace air quality

Air conditioning and workplace air quality

Bringing healthy building standards home: IWBI launches global WELL for Residential Program

Bringing healthy building standards home: IWBI launches global WELL for Residential Program

Navigating sustainable materials in healthy buildings design: A specifier’s dilemma

Navigating sustainable materials in healthy buildings design: A specifier’s dilemma

Breath easy? Not inside. Dyson report shows indoor air quality dirtier than outdoor air.

Breath easy? Not inside. Dyson report shows indoor air quality dirtier than outdoor air.

Understanding the Relationship Between Flexible Office Design and Workplace Wellbeing

Understanding the Relationship Between Flexible Office Design and Workplace Wellbeing

Nationwide project to analyse indoor air quality of UK classrooms

Nationwide project to analyse indoor air quality of UK classrooms

Duo reports spearhead sustainability and human health in the built environment

Duo reports spearhead sustainability and human health in the built environment

Common Materials Framework championed by AIA, ILFI, IWBI, USGBC, and mindful MATERIALS

Common Materials Framework championed by AIA, ILFI, IWBI, USGBC, and mindful MATERIALS

Transforming healthcare environments in India through neuro-aesthetic design

Transforming healthcare environments in India through neuro-aesthetic design

Constructing Health with Tye Farrow: New publication to bridge knowledge gap between medical world and design community

Constructing Health with Tye Farrow: New publication to bridge knowledge gap between medical world and design community

Asbestos: How air sampling makes it safer to carry out remedial work for RAAC affected buildings

Asbestos: How air sampling makes it safer to carry out remedial work for RAAC affected buildings

Healthy Materials Lab: New book explores the role of design in creating a healthier built environment

Healthy Materials Lab: New book explores the role of design in creating a healthier built environment

RAAC & asbestos crisis: NHS England tells hospital execs to ‘be ready to evacuate’

RAAC & asbestos crisis: NHS England tells hospital execs to ‘be ready to evacuate’

RIBA ‘urges action and audits’ to assess condition of UK’s public buildings

RIBA ‘urges action and audits’ to assess condition of UK’s public buildings

Groundbreaking British Standard for Indoor Environmental Quality applauded by BESA

Groundbreaking British Standard for Indoor Environmental Quality applauded by BESA

Emergency Lighting Conference highlights need for ‘safety, compliance & competence’ in the built environment

Emergency Lighting Conference highlights need for ‘safety, compliance & competence’ in the built environment

It’s time to ditch big, noisy, crowded and confusing buildings, say global experts

It’s time to ditch big, noisy, crowded and confusing buildings, say global experts

Wildfire smogs in New York City accelerate focus on proposed indoor air quality regulations

Wildfire smogs in New York City accelerate focus on proposed indoor air quality regulations

Inclusive and accessible design at core of new RIBA building guidelines

Inclusive and accessible design at core of new RIBA building guidelines

ASHRAE approves game-changing buildings standard to help mitigate spread of infectious diseases

ASHRAE approves game-changing buildings standard to help mitigate spread of infectious diseases

IWBI spotlight on mental health: ‘The intersection of mental health & indoor spaces’

IWBI spotlight on mental health: ‘The intersection of mental health & indoor spaces’

The Impact of Indoor Air: American concerns on the rise

The Impact of Indoor Air: American concerns on the rise

Working from home: New report finds London workers spend on average only 2.3 days each week in the office

Working from home: New report finds London workers spend on average only 2.3 days each week in the office

Connecting community and materials, mindful MATERIALS tells all

Connecting community and materials, mindful MATERIALS tells all

‘Hiding in plain sight’: Study shows the life-long impacts of poor indoor air quality

‘Hiding in plain sight’: Study shows the life-long impacts of poor indoor air quality

BS 40102-1: New guidance from the BSI focuses on IAQ for non-domestic buildings

BS 40102-1: New guidance from the BSI focuses on IAQ for non-domestic buildings

New report makes the business case for biophilic design in offices

New report makes the business case for biophilic design in offices

CDC introduces new guidance to improve indoor air quality and combat COVID-19

CDC introduces new guidance to improve indoor air quality and combat COVID-19

Hong Kong study finds poor indoor air quality could lead to another pandemic

Hong Kong study finds poor indoor air quality could lead to another pandemic

ASHRAE announces IAQ Design Guidance for US Education Facilities

ASHRAE announces IAQ Design Guidance for US Education Facilities

Awe: The most influential pattern of biophilic design?

Awe: The most influential pattern of biophilic design?

Biophilic design: 15 patterns in nature that will immediately improve your building

Biophilic design: 15 patterns in nature that will immediately improve your building

LEED + WELL simplify joint certification process, IWBI and USGBC announce

LEED + WELL simplify joint certification process, IWBI and USGBC announce

Vari receives prestigious Fitwel “Best in Building Health” award

Vari receives prestigious Fitwel “Best in Building Health” award

Building a political consensus for healthier homes: why short-term thinking & funding isn’t working

Building a political consensus for healthier homes: why short-term thinking & funding isn’t working

How to create an autism friendly environment: National Autistic Society explains

How to create an autism friendly environment: National Autistic Society explains

New study to demonstrate indoor environment quality impact on staff happiness and business costs

New study to demonstrate indoor environment quality impact on staff happiness and business costs

Designing autism-friendly school & office spaces: ASD architect Mark Ellerby explains all

Designing autism-friendly school & office spaces: ASD architect Mark Ellerby explains all

University of York secure funds for world-leading indoor air quality study

University of York secure funds for world-leading indoor air quality study

The SLL Code for Lighting (2022): Using light to promote health and wellbeing in buildings

The SLL Code for Lighting (2022): Using light to promote health and wellbeing in buildings

BCO’s ‘Guide to Specification’ for healthier offices updated to include increased levels of outdoor air supply plus 10m2 density ratio

BCO’s ‘Guide to Specification’ for healthier offices updated to include increased levels of outdoor air supply plus 10m2 density ratio

England’s Chief Medical Officer calls for ‘roadmap to cleaner indoor air’

England’s Chief Medical Officer calls for ‘roadmap to cleaner indoor air’

Plant displays & greenspaces: how greenery provides the foundation for a healthy business

Plant displays & greenspaces: how greenery provides the foundation for a healthy business

MIT research proves negative impact of poor IAQ on cognitive function

MIT research proves negative impact of poor IAQ on cognitive function

WELL research reveals big ROI for healthy building investment

WELL research reveals big ROI for healthy building investment

Designing office spaces that facilitate conversations

Designing office spaces that facilitate conversations

How Neurodiverse Is Your Workplace?

How Neurodiverse Is Your Workplace?

Forward thinking: Designing for our Future Selves

Forward thinking: Designing for our Future Selves

Overcome ‘Blue Monday’ with blue space

Overcome ‘Blue Monday’ with blue space

The WELL Equity Rating: A Rating to Meet the Moment

The WELL Equity Rating: A Rating to Meet the Moment

‘Tremendous influence’: Singapore gov’t may regulate formaldehyde emissions for indoor air quality

‘Tremendous influence’: Singapore gov’t may regulate formaldehyde emissions for indoor air quality

Young people in US & UK more concerned about IAQ than other ages – Infogrid report

Young people in US & UK more concerned about IAQ than other ages – Infogrid report

Q&A on Air purifiers: How to mitigate the health threat from airborne mould

Q&A on Air purifiers: How to mitigate the health threat from airborne mould

US government announces country-wide commitment to better indoor air quality

US government announces country-wide commitment to better indoor air quality

Healthy Homes and Buildings APPG urges leadership action on ‘unhealthy home crisis’

Healthy Homes and Buildings APPG urges leadership action on ‘unhealthy home crisis’

New Indoor Air study confirms ventilation can mitigate risk of airborne pathogens

New Indoor Air study confirms ventilation can mitigate risk of airborne pathogens

BCO shines spotlight on ‘brightest and best’ UK young professionals

BCO shines spotlight on ‘brightest and best’ UK young professionals

New international standards proposed for Reducing Exposure to Airborne Respiratory Infectious Diseases

New international standards proposed for Reducing Exposure to Airborne Respiratory Infectious Diseases

Harvard study reveals healthier furnishings lower hazardous PFAS levels

Harvard study reveals healthier furnishings lower hazardous PFAS levels

BCO report: Offices must adopt circular economy ideas

BCO report: Offices must adopt circular economy ideas

PAS 6463 Design for the mind: BIS reveals design guidelines on final frontier of neurodiversity inclusion

PAS 6463 Design for the mind: BIS reveals design guidelines on final frontier of neurodiversity inclusion

White House challenges US businesses to say ‘yes’ to cleaner indoor air

White House challenges US businesses to say ‘yes’ to cleaner indoor air

Are poor standards of public hygiene impacting wellbeing? – New global survey has the answers

Are poor standards of public hygiene impacting wellbeing? – New global survey has the answers

Health and wellbeing rating scheme to be launched by PHILGBC

Health and wellbeing rating scheme to be launched by PHILGBC

Work in Mind: Why ESG is vital for business

Work in Mind: Why ESG is vital for business

US researchers to investigate built environment microbial communities to support healthier buildings

US researchers to investigate built environment microbial communities to support healthier buildings

Nearly 60% of teachers believe poor air quality is making their working environment ‘unfit for purpose’

Nearly 60% of teachers believe poor air quality is making their working environment ‘unfit for purpose’

BESA’s national conference promises to ‘Bring Buildings to Life’

BESA’s national conference promises to ‘Bring Buildings to Life’

Lancet Covid-19 Commission: Top four strategies to reduce COVID risk in buildings

Lancet Covid-19 Commission: Top four strategies to reduce COVID risk in buildings

Prof Lidia Morawska leads new $5m centre focused on reducing airborne infections though improved IAQ

Prof Lidia Morawska leads new $5m centre focused on reducing airborne infections though improved IAQ

Australian scientists say ‘simple changes’ to ventilation systems can significantly decrease transmission of COVID-19

Australian scientists say ‘simple changes’ to ventilation systems can significantly decrease transmission of COVID-19

New BSRIA air quality initiative to raise awareness of contaminants in workplaces

New BSRIA air quality initiative to raise awareness of contaminants in workplaces

NEPC Report calculates £23bn cost of new pandemic – so, air quality & infection control ‘essential’

NEPC Report calculates £23bn cost of new pandemic – so, air quality & infection control ‘essential’

How can firms win in the return-to-office battle?

How can firms win in the return-to-office battle?

60% of UK Classrooms have ‘worse air quality than roads’ – finds new study

60% of UK Classrooms have ‘worse air quality than roads’ – finds new study

Newly launched IWBI rating gains strong support from smart building leaders

Newly launched IWBI rating gains strong support from smart building leaders

Indoor Air Quality guide from BESA completes its ‘Safe Havens’ trilogy

Indoor Air Quality guide from BESA completes its ‘Safe Havens’ trilogy

Belgium agrees on ‘ventilation plan’ for public places – CO2 meters essential

Belgium agrees on ‘ventilation plan’ for public places – CO2 meters essential

Healthy Buildings Heroes: Martin Brown

Healthy Buildings Heroes: Martin Brown

Global survey reveals 72% of office workers worry about air quality in their buildings

Global survey reveals 72% of office workers worry about air quality in their buildings

Air quality remains major concern for workers – says global survey on perceptions of safety

Air quality remains major concern for workers – says global survey on perceptions of safety

ASBP Healthy Buildings Conference line up confirmed: Air quality, greenwash, design for the mind & more

ASBP Healthy Buildings Conference line up confirmed: Air quality, greenwash, design for the mind & more

Look East: How Hong Kong’s progress towards net zero is also contributing to wellbeing

Look East: How Hong Kong’s progress towards net zero is also contributing to wellbeing

50% of UK teachers say open window guidance on ventilation is ‘impossible to implement’

50% of UK teachers say open window guidance on ventilation is ‘impossible to implement’

JLL’s Rent Tracker finds ‘strong demand’ for sustainable and healthy buildings

JLL’s Rent Tracker finds ‘strong demand’ for sustainable and healthy buildings

Lidia Morawska: “We are failing to prepare our indoor spaces”

Lidia Morawska: “We are failing to prepare our indoor spaces”

IAQ Tech company warns of ‘lack of awareness’ of UK’s Radon risks

IAQ Tech company warns of ‘lack of awareness’ of UK’s Radon risks

BESA Webinar: Are your HVAC systems helping or hindering the spread of COVID-19?

BESA Webinar: Are your HVAC systems helping or hindering the spread of COVID-19?

Leading UK scientists develop ‘infection model’ to assess COVID-19 infection risk in offices & schools

Leading UK scientists develop ‘infection model’ to assess COVID-19 infection risk in offices & schools

Ask the expert: Could South Korea be a global leader in healthy workplace innovation? – J.S. Gan thinks so

Ask the expert: Could South Korea be a global leader in healthy workplace innovation? – J.S. Gan thinks so

COGfx Study 3: New global study looks at impact of air quality on cognitive function and health

COGfx Study 3: New global study looks at impact of air quality on cognitive function and health

Details announced for America’s Healthy Buildings 2021 Conference

Details announced for America’s Healthy Buildings 2021 Conference

Exploring the state of healthy buildings and workplace in Asia – the J.S. Gan view

Exploring the state of healthy buildings and workplace in Asia – the J.S. Gan view

Podcast: Are bad working environments detrimental to our wellbeing?

Podcast: Are bad working environments detrimental to our wellbeing?

Office App data: ‘Fundamental changes’ revealed in workplace usage since pre pandemic

Office App data: ‘Fundamental changes’ revealed in workplace usage since pre pandemic

Dr Joseph Allen on COVID-19: “We should question employers about air quality”

Dr Joseph Allen on COVID-19: “We should question employers about air quality”

New guidance from BESA sets out clear target limits for airborne contaminants

New guidance from BESA sets out clear target limits for airborne contaminants

How do air pollutants in indoor spaces affect our health? Three research projects find answers

How do air pollutants in indoor spaces affect our health? Three research projects find answers

Report commissioned by Sir Patrick Vallance says improved ventilation ‘essential’ to ensure safe use of buildings & public spaces

Report commissioned by Sir Patrick Vallance says improved ventilation ‘essential’ to ensure safe use of buildings & public spaces

Employees raise concerns about workplace Covid-security as WFH fatigue hits

Employees raise concerns about workplace Covid-security as WFH fatigue hits

Dr Joseph Allen: “Our buildings have the power to combat COVID-19”

Dr Joseph Allen: “Our buildings have the power to combat COVID-19”

Covid prompts U.S. facilities managers to rethink building operations priorities – says Honeywell

Covid prompts U.S. facilities managers to rethink building operations priorities – says Honeywell

Employee exodus over Covid jabs and hybrid working likely – says CMI research

Employee exodus over Covid jabs and hybrid working likely – says CMI research

Workplace health is a wise move “ethically, practically and financially” – concludes new Priva white paper

Workplace health is a wise move “ethically, practically and financially” – concludes new Priva white paper

WELL Health-Safety Rating builds confidence from the inside, out

WELL Health-Safety Rating builds confidence from the inside, out

Millennials value air quality transparency for safe return to offices

Millennials value air quality transparency for safe return to offices

Fast-tracked wellbeing standard welcomed by industry

Fast-tracked wellbeing standard welcomed by industry

Available on demand: WELL AP meet-up for the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region

Available on demand: WELL AP meet-up for the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region

Ask more questions about buildings’ indoor air quality – say leading scientists

Ask more questions about buildings’ indoor air quality – say leading scientists

WELL AP Meet Up: Join Work in Mind, IWBI, Skanska & Arup

WELL AP Meet Up: Join Work in Mind, IWBI, Skanska & Arup

Mechanical ventilation reduces Covid risk by half, research reveals

Mechanical ventilation reduces Covid risk by half, research reveals

BBC survey confirms majority of UK’s biggest employers have ‘no plans for full-time office return’

BBC survey confirms majority of UK’s biggest employers have ‘no plans for full-time office return’

Leading UK landlords commit to smart building certification

Leading UK landlords commit to smart building certification

UK employees demand greater visibility of ‘covid risk data’ in buildings

UK employees demand greater visibility of ‘covid risk data’ in buildings

Electronic air-cleaning tech: US academics issue open letter regarding negative health impacts of tech to remove Covid particles

Electronic air-cleaning tech: US academics issue open letter regarding negative health impacts of tech to remove Covid particles

Kent lighting factory becomes world’s first industrial building to achieve IMMUNE Building Standard™

Kent lighting factory becomes world’s first industrial building to achieve IMMUNE Building Standard™

British workers won’t return to work without air quality assurances – says UK survey

British workers won’t return to work without air quality assurances – says UK survey

Work in Mind: Supporting mental health

Work in Mind: Supporting mental health

35% of companies plan to downsize office space in 2021 – says new survey

35% of companies plan to downsize office space in 2021 – says new survey

High standards of indoor air quality: The most important thing we can do to fight COVID-19 – says BCO

High standards of indoor air quality: The most important thing we can do to fight COVID-19 – says BCO

Funding boost for Covid focussed airflow technology

Funding boost for Covid focussed airflow technology

New guide to help FMs tackle challenge of lighting

New guide to help FMs tackle challenge of lighting

US Research Partnership to develop next-generation air quality technology

US Research Partnership to develop next-generation air quality technology

Is asbestos still a risk for workers?

Is asbestos still a risk for workers?

ASBP Healthy Buildings Conference 2021: Registration Open

ASBP Healthy Buildings Conference 2021: Registration Open

Webinar: How To Make Your Workplaces & Buildings Safer & Healthier

Webinar: How To Make Your Workplaces & Buildings Safer & Healthier

Do people feel safe in their workplace buildings: Honeywell’s global survey shows scale of unease

Do people feel safe in their workplace buildings: Honeywell’s global survey shows scale of unease

Workplaces are in ‘the eye of the storm’ – greater safety controls needed

Workplaces are in ‘the eye of the storm’ – greater safety controls needed

Mace HQ achieves world’s first accreditation to IMMUNE Building Standard™

Mace HQ achieves world’s first accreditation to IMMUNE Building Standard™

On the rise: Public’s fear of airborne COVID transmission escalates as winter approaches

On the rise: Public’s fear of airborne COVID transmission escalates as winter approaches

Protecting occupant health in buildings: New whitepaper explains all

Protecting occupant health in buildings: New whitepaper explains all

Health and safety concerns are driving US building improvements during Covid-19

Health and safety concerns are driving US building improvements during Covid-19

Office of the Future Report: Peldon Rose’s Leeson Medhurst unpicks the detail

Office of the Future Report: Peldon Rose’s Leeson Medhurst unpicks the detail

Look to the future: We talk to a rising star – BCO NextGen Awards winner Shauna Bradley

Look to the future: We talk to a rising star – BCO NextGen Awards winner Shauna Bradley

Hybrid work models: Gensler survey finds 67% of UK workers want a hybrid way of working

Hybrid work models: Gensler survey finds 67% of UK workers want a hybrid way of working

Office technology trends: Sensors, apps and touch-free interfaces are in demand since Covid-19

Office technology trends: Sensors, apps and touch-free interfaces are in demand since Covid-19

World GBC’s Health & Wellbeing Framework throws fresh focus on connection between buildings & people

World GBC’s Health & Wellbeing Framework throws fresh focus on connection between buildings & people

Airborne hazards and pollution could be exacerbating health conditions of over 400,000 UK workers – says whitepaper

Airborne hazards and pollution could be exacerbating health conditions of over 400,000 UK workers – says whitepaper

How COVID-19 is shaping wellbeing at work: Tune in for Oktra’s LinkedIn Live with Work in Mind

How COVID-19 is shaping wellbeing at work: Tune in for Oktra’s LinkedIn Live with Work in Mind

COVID-19: Is your building ripe for infection?

COVID-19: Is your building ripe for infection?

Sensory and neurological needs: Launch of UK’s first building design standard

Sensory and neurological needs: Launch of UK’s first building design standard

Are UV-C lights ‘dangerous’ to building users & operators? Too many are, warns LIA

Are UV-C lights ‘dangerous’ to building users & operators? Too many are, warns LIA

Cleanliness & fear of crowded shared spaces cited as top workplace concerns

Cleanliness & fear of crowded shared spaces cited as top workplace concerns

Indoor air quality is ‘top concern’ amongst US employees returning to work

Indoor air quality is ‘top concern’ amongst US employees returning to work

Experts urge enhanced WHO guidance on role of buildings in addressing COVID-19

Experts urge enhanced WHO guidance on role of buildings in addressing COVID-19

JLL achieves wellbeing milestone: World’s first WELL Portfolio Scores for building occupiers

JLL achieves wellbeing milestone: World’s first WELL Portfolio Scores for building occupiers

Reducing Covid-19 transmission at work: Focus on lifts & escalators is key – says BCO

Reducing Covid-19 transmission at work: Focus on lifts & escalators is key – says BCO

The post-pandemic office: Embracing tech for a safe return

The post-pandemic office: Embracing tech for a safe return

Indoor air quality: Research proposals sought for UKRI research themes

Indoor air quality: Research proposals sought for UKRI research themes

£3 million awarded to help tackle indoor air quality

£3 million awarded to help tackle indoor air quality

Participants needed for Work and Covid-19 survey: The Value of a Creative Culture

Participants needed for Work and Covid-19 survey: The Value of a Creative Culture

Acas coronavirus advice: how to handle returning to work

Acas coronavirus advice: how to handle returning to work

Preventing Legionnaires’ disease: companies must act now before workplace reoccupation

Preventing Legionnaires’ disease: companies must act now before workplace reoccupation

IWBI launches evidence based WELL Health-Safety Rating for all building and facility types

IWBI launches evidence based WELL Health-Safety Rating for all building and facility types

US research tackles airborne virus transmission in buildings

US research tackles airborne virus transmission in buildings

Preparing an office for safe re-occupation: CIBSE launches guides on air-con & HVAC

Preparing an office for safe re-occupation: CIBSE launches guides on air-con & HVAC

Covid-19: Managing a safe return to workplaces

Covid-19: Managing a safe return to workplaces

Return to work assurance solution gives confidence as businesses try to re-open

Return to work assurance solution gives confidence as businesses try to re-open

BCO predicts how Covid-19 will change the workplace

BCO predicts how Covid-19 will change the workplace

Covid-19: How will it change the way we work?

Covid-19: How will it change the way we work?

Roadmap outlines behavioural and environmental changes needed for workplace re-occupancy

Roadmap outlines behavioural and environmental changes needed for workplace re-occupancy

New guide published for reducing indoor air pollution during and after lockdown

New guide published for reducing indoor air pollution during and after lockdown

Air cleaning should become standard practice

Air cleaning should become standard practice

The office re-visited: What to expect when we (finally) return

The office re-visited: What to expect when we (finally) return

Can we future-proof buildings against viral outbreaks?

Can we future-proof buildings against viral outbreaks?

Sitemark launches workplace hygiene programme

Sitemark launches workplace hygiene programme

Finnish companies collaborate on ‘ecosystem’ for smart buildings

Finnish companies collaborate on ‘ecosystem’ for smart buildings

IWBI Task Force to focus on role buildings can play in reducing health burden of COVID-19

IWBI Task Force to focus on role buildings can play in reducing health burden of COVID-19

CIBSE Leads on Health and Wellbeing

CIBSE Leads on Health and Wellbeing

Claire Truman RIBA: How heritage buildings affect the wellbeing of occupants

Claire Truman RIBA: How heritage buildings affect the wellbeing of occupants

Chloe Bullock: What effect does the built environment have on the planet, our health and animals?

Chloe Bullock: What effect does the built environment have on the planet, our health and animals?

Webinar sign up: High Performing Buildings = High Performing People

Webinar sign up: High Performing Buildings = High Performing People

Revealed: Top office trends for 2020

Revealed: Top office trends for 2020

Designing for good indoor air quality is no simple matter – are you up to standard?

Designing for good indoor air quality is no simple matter – are you up to standard?

How Indoor Environmental Quality impacts health, wellbeing and productivity at work

How Indoor Environmental Quality impacts health, wellbeing and productivity at work

Poor office air quality is cause of illness for 40% of US office workers

Poor office air quality is cause of illness for 40% of US office workers

Why wellness awareness is a must for building engineers & managers

Why wellness awareness is a must for building engineers & managers

Lighting scheme meets WELL requirements – enhancing employee’s wellbeing experience

Lighting scheme meets WELL requirements – enhancing employee’s wellbeing experience

Indoor pollutants: The hidden menaces in your office

Indoor pollutants: The hidden menaces in your office

How noise and air quality are having a negative effect on an employee’s wellbeing and productivity

How noise and air quality are having a negative effect on an employee’s wellbeing and productivity

Survey reveals indoor air quality is affecting our productivity and wellbeing in the workplace

Survey reveals indoor air quality is affecting our productivity and wellbeing in the workplace

Sanitation in the workplace: New survey says office cleanliness is neglected – putting health at risk

Sanitation in the workplace: New survey says office cleanliness is neglected – putting health at risk

Indoor air pollution: Why the building owner isn’t always to blame

Indoor air pollution: Why the building owner isn’t always to blame

Natural light & air quality have greatest impact on workplace wellness – says US study

Natural light & air quality have greatest impact on workplace wellness – says US study

How to improve wellbeing of university staff: CPMG project brings ‘offices to light’

How to improve wellbeing of university staff: CPMG project brings ‘offices to light’

How environmental factors can affect productivity in the workplace

How environmental factors can affect productivity in the workplace

NICE guidance on IAQ: Architects & builders encouraged to adopt a whole-building approach to heating and ventilation

NICE guidance on IAQ: Architects & builders encouraged to adopt a whole-building approach to heating and ventilation

Pollution: Why internal air quality is critical for business

Pollution: Why internal air quality is critical for business

Arup and Delos launch new tool to track building design impact on wellness

Arup and Delos launch new tool to track building design impact on wellness

Indoor air quality study: Cooking can cause pollution three times worse than London roads

Indoor air quality study: Cooking can cause pollution three times worse than London roads

Wellbeing at work: Why we need a collective voice

Wellbeing at work: Why we need a collective voice

Clean Air Day: Breathing clean air is a basic human right – says British Safety Council

Clean Air Day: Breathing clean air is a basic human right – says British Safety Council

Air pollution information is ‘more important than smoking and dietary advice’ – says new research

Air pollution information is ‘more important than smoking and dietary advice’ – says new research

Indoor air pollution: Nearly half of UK homes affected by dangerous levels of formaldehyde and other pollutants

Indoor air pollution: Nearly half of UK homes affected by dangerous levels of formaldehyde and other pollutants

Global Wellness Summit 2019: last day before registration rates increase

Global Wellness Summit 2019: last day before registration rates increase

Ignorance on air pollution: “There is no excuse for inaction”

Ignorance on air pollution: “There is no excuse for inaction”

Lighting at work: How LEDS boost wellbeing

Lighting at work: How LEDS boost wellbeing

Creating an Engaging Built Environment for Generation Z

Creating an Engaging Built Environment for Generation Z

New USGBC Research: Exploring US Green Building Industry’s Role & Buildings as a Global Solution

New USGBC Research: Exploring US Green Building Industry’s Role & Buildings as a Global Solution

Neil Usher: The bearable lightness of wellbeing

Neil Usher: The bearable lightness of wellbeing

Indoor air quality: Priority for Big Green Egg Europe

Indoor air quality: Priority for Big Green Egg Europe

The UK’s leading health and wellbeing provider unveils new office

The UK’s leading health and wellbeing provider unveils new office

Lighting for Wellbeing: Lighting project for insurance company puts staff first

Lighting for Wellbeing: Lighting project for insurance company puts staff first

Sound and noise in healthcare: There’s no excuse for inaction

Sound and noise in healthcare: There’s no excuse for inaction

Furniture toxicity: A US giant’s drive for material transparency

Furniture toxicity: A US giant’s drive for material transparency

The thinking behind Work in Mind: the launch of new content platform for workplace wellbeing

The thinking behind Work in Mind: the launch of new content platform for workplace wellbeing

UKGBC report: UK buildings unprepared for climate impacts

UKGBC report: UK buildings unprepared for climate impacts

New research links asthma risk to combined impact of urban environments

New research links asthma risk to combined impact of urban environments

Industry leaders sign Memorandum of Understanding to spearhead international built environment collaboration

Industry leaders sign Memorandum of Understanding to spearhead international built environment collaboration

AI, ESG, and human-centric workplaces on the horizon for facility managers, says CBRE report

AI, ESG, and human-centric workplaces on the horizon for facility managers, says CBRE report

Building safety: UK Government plans cladding remediation enforcement unit

Building safety: UK Government plans cladding remediation enforcement unit

New survey highlights UK workers’ desk break habits and workplace wellbeing concerns

New survey highlights UK workers’ desk break habits and workplace wellbeing concerns

Greenbuild 2024: Key highlights and takeaways

Greenbuild 2024: Key highlights and takeaways

UK office trends: Fewer desks, more flexible working

UK office trends: Fewer desks, more flexible working

IWBI and The Instant Group launch WELL coworking rating for healthier workspaces

IWBI and The Instant Group launch WELL coworking rating for healthier workspaces

Guidance launched to help local authorities in England create healthier places

Guidance launched to help local authorities in England create healthier places

Healthy Buildings: How smart building solutions can improve resident wellbeing in care homes

Healthy Buildings: How smart building solutions can improve resident wellbeing in care homes

Workplace demand for better IAQ grows: Insights from Fellowes’ 2024 Clean Air Survey

Workplace demand for better IAQ grows: Insights from Fellowes’ 2024 Clean Air Survey

UK buildings are presenting ‘ESG risks’, says CBRE’s Third Sustainability Index

UK buildings are presenting ‘ESG risks’, says CBRE’s Third Sustainability Index

More than just an office: The role of heritage buildings in fostering health at work

More than just an office: The role of heritage buildings in fostering health at work

A quarter of built environment not ready for the Building Safety Act

A quarter of built environment not ready for the Building Safety Act

BESA calls on next Government to take action on indoor air quality, healthy buildings

BESA calls on next Government to take action on indoor air quality, healthy buildings

Shaping the future of architecture: AIA 2024 Conference

Shaping the future of architecture: AIA 2024 Conference

IWBI launches the International Healthy Buildings Accord

IWBI launches the International Healthy Buildings Accord

Over half of Brits concerned about how indoor air quality is impacting their health

Over half of Brits concerned about how indoor air quality is impacting their health

New BESA guidance set to ‘revolutionise indoor air quality’

New BESA guidance set to ‘revolutionise indoor air quality’

Air conditioning and workplace air quality

Air conditioning and workplace air quality

Bringing healthy building standards home: IWBI launches global WELL for Residential Program

Bringing healthy building standards home: IWBI launches global WELL for Residential Program

Navigating sustainable materials in healthy buildings design: A specifier’s dilemma

Navigating sustainable materials in healthy buildings design: A specifier’s dilemma

Breath easy? Not inside. Dyson report shows indoor air quality dirtier than outdoor air.

Breath easy? Not inside. Dyson report shows indoor air quality dirtier than outdoor air.

Understanding the Relationship Between Flexible Office Design and Workplace Wellbeing

Understanding the Relationship Between Flexible Office Design and Workplace Wellbeing

Nationwide project to analyse indoor air quality of UK classrooms

Nationwide project to analyse indoor air quality of UK classrooms

Duo reports spearhead sustainability and human health in the built environment

Duo reports spearhead sustainability and human health in the built environment

Common Materials Framework championed by AIA, ILFI, IWBI, USGBC, and mindful MATERIALS

Common Materials Framework championed by AIA, ILFI, IWBI, USGBC, and mindful MATERIALS

Transforming healthcare environments in India through neuro-aesthetic design

Transforming healthcare environments in India through neuro-aesthetic design

Constructing Health with Tye Farrow: New publication to bridge knowledge gap between medical world and design community

Constructing Health with Tye Farrow: New publication to bridge knowledge gap between medical world and design community

Asbestos: How air sampling makes it safer to carry out remedial work for RAAC affected buildings

Asbestos: How air sampling makes it safer to carry out remedial work for RAAC affected buildings

Healthy Materials Lab: New book explores the role of design in creating a healthier built environment

Healthy Materials Lab: New book explores the role of design in creating a healthier built environment

RAAC & asbestos crisis: NHS England tells hospital execs to ‘be ready to evacuate’

RAAC & asbestos crisis: NHS England tells hospital execs to ‘be ready to evacuate’

RIBA ‘urges action and audits’ to assess condition of UK’s public buildings

RIBA ‘urges action and audits’ to assess condition of UK’s public buildings

Groundbreaking British Standard for Indoor Environmental Quality applauded by BESA

Groundbreaking British Standard for Indoor Environmental Quality applauded by BESA

Emergency Lighting Conference highlights need for ‘safety, compliance & competence’ in the built environment

Emergency Lighting Conference highlights need for ‘safety, compliance & competence’ in the built environment

It’s time to ditch big, noisy, crowded and confusing buildings, say global experts

It’s time to ditch big, noisy, crowded and confusing buildings, say global experts

Wildfire smogs in New York City accelerate focus on proposed indoor air quality regulations

Wildfire smogs in New York City accelerate focus on proposed indoor air quality regulations

Inclusive and accessible design at core of new RIBA building guidelines

Inclusive and accessible design at core of new RIBA building guidelines

ASHRAE approves game-changing buildings standard to help mitigate spread of infectious diseases

ASHRAE approves game-changing buildings standard to help mitigate spread of infectious diseases

IWBI spotlight on mental health: ‘The intersection of mental health & indoor spaces’

IWBI spotlight on mental health: ‘The intersection of mental health & indoor spaces’

The Impact of Indoor Air: American concerns on the rise

The Impact of Indoor Air: American concerns on the rise

Working from home: New report finds London workers spend on average only 2.3 days each week in the office

Working from home: New report finds London workers spend on average only 2.3 days each week in the office

Connecting community and materials, mindful MATERIALS tells all

Connecting community and materials, mindful MATERIALS tells all

‘Hiding in plain sight’: Study shows the life-long impacts of poor indoor air quality

‘Hiding in plain sight’: Study shows the life-long impacts of poor indoor air quality

BS 40102-1: New guidance from the BSI focuses on IAQ for non-domestic buildings

BS 40102-1: New guidance from the BSI focuses on IAQ for non-domestic buildings

New report makes the business case for biophilic design in offices

New report makes the business case for biophilic design in offices

CDC introduces new guidance to improve indoor air quality and combat COVID-19

CDC introduces new guidance to improve indoor air quality and combat COVID-19

Hong Kong study finds poor indoor air quality could lead to another pandemic

Hong Kong study finds poor indoor air quality could lead to another pandemic

ASHRAE announces IAQ Design Guidance for US Education Facilities

ASHRAE announces IAQ Design Guidance for US Education Facilities

Awe: The most influential pattern of biophilic design?

Awe: The most influential pattern of biophilic design?

Biophilic design: 15 patterns in nature that will immediately improve your building

Biophilic design: 15 patterns in nature that will immediately improve your building

LEED + WELL simplify joint certification process, IWBI and USGBC announce

LEED + WELL simplify joint certification process, IWBI and USGBC announce

Vari receives prestigious Fitwel “Best in Building Health” award

Vari receives prestigious Fitwel “Best in Building Health” award

Building a political consensus for healthier homes: why short-term thinking & funding isn’t working

Building a political consensus for healthier homes: why short-term thinking & funding isn’t working

How to create an autism friendly environment: National Autistic Society explains

How to create an autism friendly environment: National Autistic Society explains

New study to demonstrate indoor environment quality impact on staff happiness and business costs

New study to demonstrate indoor environment quality impact on staff happiness and business costs

Designing autism-friendly school & office spaces: ASD architect Mark Ellerby explains all

Designing autism-friendly school & office spaces: ASD architect Mark Ellerby explains all

University of York secure funds for world-leading indoor air quality study

University of York secure funds for world-leading indoor air quality study

The SLL Code for Lighting (2022): Using light to promote health and wellbeing in buildings

The SLL Code for Lighting (2022): Using light to promote health and wellbeing in buildings

BCO’s ‘Guide to Specification’ for healthier offices updated to include increased levels of outdoor air supply plus 10m2 density ratio

BCO’s ‘Guide to Specification’ for healthier offices updated to include increased levels of outdoor air supply plus 10m2 density ratio

England’s Chief Medical Officer calls for ‘roadmap to cleaner indoor air’

England’s Chief Medical Officer calls for ‘roadmap to cleaner indoor air’

Plant displays & greenspaces: how greenery provides the foundation for a healthy business

Plant displays & greenspaces: how greenery provides the foundation for a healthy business

MIT research proves negative impact of poor IAQ on cognitive function

MIT research proves negative impact of poor IAQ on cognitive function

WELL research reveals big ROI for healthy building investment

WELL research reveals big ROI for healthy building investment

Designing office spaces that facilitate conversations

Designing office spaces that facilitate conversations

How Neurodiverse Is Your Workplace?

How Neurodiverse Is Your Workplace?

Forward thinking: Designing for our Future Selves

Forward thinking: Designing for our Future Selves

Overcome ‘Blue Monday’ with blue space

Overcome ‘Blue Monday’ with blue space

The WELL Equity Rating: A Rating to Meet the Moment

The WELL Equity Rating: A Rating to Meet the Moment

‘Tremendous influence’: Singapore gov’t may regulate formaldehyde emissions for indoor air quality

‘Tremendous influence’: Singapore gov’t may regulate formaldehyde emissions for indoor air quality

Young people in US & UK more concerned about IAQ than other ages – Infogrid report

Young people in US & UK more concerned about IAQ than other ages – Infogrid report

Q&A on Air purifiers: How to mitigate the health threat from airborne mould

Q&A on Air purifiers: How to mitigate the health threat from airborne mould

US government announces country-wide commitment to better indoor air quality

US government announces country-wide commitment to better indoor air quality