Space for WELLbeing

International WELL Building Institute IWBI is a global leader in advancing health and wellbeing through better built spaces for users. The WELL Building Standard is the first building standard to focus exclusively on the health and wellness of the people in buildings. WELL is an evidence and performance based system for measuring, certifying and monitoring features that impact human health and wellbeing in the built environment.

There are 10 key principles:

Air• Water • Nourishment • Light • Movement • Thermal Comfort • Sound • Materials • Mind • Comfort

10 Simple ways to integrate WELL to optimise Wellbeing

Here are a few simple lifestyle habits to integrate based on each WELL concept

1. Air Step outdoors and breathe, in moments of stress deep breathing can reset your system.

2. Water Your body is 70% water, Drink 2-3 litres of filtered water a day to optimise your body function.

3. Nourish Eat the rainbow, choose whole foods and opt organic to minimise toxins.

4. Light Balance your bodyclock, go outdoors each morning for 10 - 30 minutes of natural light.

5. Movement Is medicine.Sit less and move more. Incorporate daily exercise such as a walk after meals.

6. Thermal Comfort Personalise comfort conditions in your space and ventilate to provide good air flow

7. Sound Reduce unwanted noise and enjoy silent moments.

8. Materials Circular materials and low toxin natural products support better health and sustainability.

9. Mind Calm the mind, start and end the day screen free with a good sleep schedule.

10. Community Connect and care with others, kindness goes a long way.

WELL AP's are certified with advanced knowledge and proficiency in building wellness and the principles, practices and applications of the WELL Building Standard.

To enquire on WELL AP consultancy contact hello.story108@gmail.com