Exploring the WELL Building Standard™

The WELL Building Standard™ is a vehicle for buildings and organizations to deliver more thoughtful and intentional spaces that enhance human health and well-being. It includes a set of strategies—backed by the latest scientific research—that aim to advance human health through design interventions and operational protocols and policies and foster a culture of health and well-being.

This virtual session will focus on the following topics:

• Understand that the WELL Building Standard promotes health by emphasizing the importance of air, water, nourishment, light, sound, thermal comfort, materials, mind, and community in residential and commercial spaces.
• Analyze how WELL's focus on air and water quality, as well as thermal comfort, enhances safety and well-being in both commercial and residential buildings.
• Introduce the principles of the WELL Building Standard to commercial and residential spaces to articulate the importance of creating healthier and safer environments for inhabitants.
• Articulate the significance of implementing WELL standards in residential living spaces to improve the overall welfare and well-being of individuals and communities.

Meet the Speakers

Matthew Maycock,Senior Analyst, Partnerships & Market Development, IWBI

Matthew is the Senior Analyst on the Partnerships & Market Development teams at IWBI. Drawing upon his prior experience as a residential real estate broker in New York City and genuine interest for health and well-being, Matthew is passionate about working with individuals and companies alike to understand the value of implementing healthy building strategies including all WELL programs and how they can integrate such into their day-to-day operations. Matthew leads the membership and Works with WELL programs, while working with organizations globally on strategic partnerships and sponsorships for WELL Summits, with over 25 locations globally in 2025. Lastly, Matthew co-leads market development for the WELL for residential pilot program.

Janera Soerel,Sr. Director, Global Market Development|Real Estate + LATAM

Janera specializes in creating spaces that integrate wellness and sustainability. She is a Senior Director at IWBI and a WELL Accredited Professional. Before joining IWBI, Janera led Business Development and Client Management at BetterSpaces, the tenant amenities and workplace wellbeing company. There, she successfully expanded the client base, launched and operated tenant amenity spaces, and executed engaging community building programs.

Sponsored by:

International WELL Building Institute (IWBI)

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