Indoor Air Quality

IWBI Calls for Healthier Indoor Air in Schools

September 28, 2026 by Mathieu Maurice

Following the Global Commission on Healthy Indoor Air’s launch of its Global Framework for Action, Rachel Hodgdon, President and CEO of the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) and Co-Chair of …

Global Indoor Air Quality Policy Database Maps 253 Policies

September 28, 2026 by Mathieu Maurice

As governments and international organizations convene for the 81st United Nations General Assembly to address challenges including infectious diseases, wildfire smoke and extreme heat, the Brown University Pandemic Center, Montenegrin …

Global Framework for Healthy Indoor Air Quality

September 23, 2026 by Mathieu Maurice

The Global Commission on Healthy Indoor Air has introduced the Global Framework for Action: Advancing Healthy Indoor Air through Societal Engagement and Market Transformation, a worldwide roadmap intended to make …

Healthy Buildings Policy Summit to Drive Better Indoor Air Quality

August 31, 2026 by Mathieu Maurice

Growing attention to indoor air quality, healthier schools and the connection between buildings and human health is driving a broader policy conversation. Against this backdrop, the International WELL Building Institute …

Indoor Air Quality: The Future of Healthy Buildings

August 21, 2026 by Mathieu Maurice

For years, indoor air quality remained largely out of sight and out of mind, attracting attention mainly when something went wrong. That is beginning to change. As organizations place greater …

Systemair Sustainability Progress 2025/26

August 11, 2026 by Mathieu Maurice

Systemair has published its Sustainability Statement for 2025/26, outlining the company’s progress in reducing emissions, creating a supportive and attractive workplace, and strengthening responsible business practices. The statement also emphasizes …

2026 Outlook: How IWBI and WELL Are Shaping People-First Buildings Worldwide

February 19, 2026 by Mathieu Maurice

“The most effective way to shape your future is to build it yourself.” — Abraham Lincoln As the leading authority on advancing health and well-being across buildings, organizations, and communities, …

Healthy Buildings and Indoor Air Quality: Insights from Dr. Joseph Allen

February 16, 2026 by Mathieu Maurice

If you enrolled in Dr. Joseph Allen’s healthy buildings course at Harvard this term, your first stop would be the campus statue of Alice Hamilton. Allen considers Hamilton a role …

WELL for Residential: Global Certification for Healthier, Resilient Homes

December 24, 2025 by Mathieu Maurice

The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) has announced that its WELL for Residential program—the only global certification dedicated to healthier homes—has seen remarkable engagement during its pilot phase. The initiative …

Experts Unite to Advance Healthy Indoor Air and School Infrastructure Reform

November 5, 2025 by Mathieu Maurice

During the recent IWBI webcast, From Classrooms to Communities: The Future of Healthy Indoor Air Policy and Advocacy, leaders in health, policy, and technology came together to discuss how innovations …

Journey to 2030: Achieving Net-Zero Carbon with Sustainable Building Science

October 20, 2025 by Mathieu Maurice

To reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, Saint-Gobain North America has set crucial targets for 2030. In the latest episode of Journey to 2030, discover how advancements in building science …

Global Commission on Healthy Indoor Air: Advancing Clean Air Worldwide

September 29, 2025 by Mathieu Maurice

As co-owner of the Good News Network, I’ve always believed in highlighting solutions that uplift people and strengthen communities. That same commitment inspired me to join the Global Commission on …

IWBI Report Shows Healthy Buildings Boost Productivity and Economic Value

September 18, 2025 by Mathieu Maurice

The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) has unveiled the second edition of its influential report, Investing in Health Pays Back: The Business Case for Healthy Buildings and Healthy Organizations. This …

WELL Building Standard Surpasses 6 Billion Sq Ft in Global Adoption

July 15, 2025 by Mathieu Maurice

The International WELL Building Institute’s (IWBI) WELL Building Standard has now been adopted across more than 6 billion square feet (over 557 million square meters) of property in nearly 100,000 …

WELL Building Awards 2024: Global Leaders in Healthy and Sustainable Spaces

March 20, 2025 by Mathieu Maurice

The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI), a leading global authority on promoting healthier environments in buildings, organizations, and communities, has revealed the recipients of its 2024 IWBI Organizational Awards. These …

How Healthy Indoor Air Boosts Productivity, Cuts Costs & Drives Business Success

March 13, 2025 by Mathieu Maurice

The Economic Case for Healthier Indoor Environments Picture a workplace where employees are constantly exhausted, sick days accumulate, and productivity takes a hit. Now, imagine if something as simple yet …

Revolutionizing Indoor Air Quality: Sustainable HVAC Solutions for Cleaner, Greener Buildings

December 5, 2024 by Mathieu Maurice

As climate change progresses, the urgency to develop more sustainable, energy-efficient, and healthier buildings has never been more apparent. While many climate tech solutions aim to cut outdoor emissions, increasing …

Improving Indoor Air Quality and Workplace Health: Insights from the IWBI Healthy Building Summit

September 27, 2024 by Mathieu Maurice

If you’re reading this, chances are you’re indoors, given that people spend approximately 90% of their time inside. Now, take a deep breath—how confident are you that the air around …

Transforming Building Policies: Advocating for Health and Well-being

July 19, 2024 by Mathieu Maurice

Last year, a significant call to action by former U.S. Surgeons General, a policy proposal from a group of expert researchers, and the launch of a new global accord signed …

Certified WELL-Aligned Products: Comprehensive Directory and Participant List

December 7, 2023 by Mathieu Maurice

Today, the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) unveiled its online directory for the Works with WELL initiative, providing a comprehensive resource for users worldwide to find products or solutions that …

Revolutionizing Residential Health: IWBI’s WELL for Residential Program

October 11, 2023 by Mathieu Maurice

The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI), a worldwide leader in promoting market change through health-centric buildings, organizations, and communities, along with Magleby Development, have announced that Velvaere, a new wellness-focused …

Global Momentum for Healthy Building Policies: Progress and Examples

September 6, 2023 by Mathieu Maurice

The United States has made significant strides in the adoption and implementation of healthy building policies in recent years. The U.S. Conference of Mayors has endorsed healthy buildings as a …

Bacardi’s global Headquarters get a Greener Makeover

April 21, 2023 by Mathieu Maurice

On the occasion of Earth Day which falls on April 22, Bacardi, a family-owned company, is introducing a new environmentally-friendly initiative at its global headquarters located in Bermuda. The primary …

Towards A ‘Decarbonized Future’

January 15, 2021 by Debaleena Bhattacharjee

The temporary “emission reduction due to the COVID-19 lockdown” is not a significant one.

Does Air Pollution Have Any Link To COVID-19?

May 30, 2020 by Debaleena Bhattacharjee

COVID-19 virus affects the respiratory tract.