Inclusion by Design: The WELL Equity Rating

Inclusion by Design: The WELL Equity Rating

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Whitney GrayWhitney GraySenior Vice President, Research at The International WELL Building Institute

Standing at the nexus of public health research and the places and spaces where we spend our lives, Whitney Austin Gray has become one of the leading global voices for improving our buildings and communities in ways that help people thrive. As senior vice president at the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI), she leads research that supports best practices in building design and operations, community development and organizational policies that can contribute to improved public health for everyone, everywhere. She led the development of the first case studies focused on the efficacy of the WELL Building Standard, helping to launch more than 100 educational sessions related to WELL in 25+ countries. Her lectures, webcasts, trainings and published works have touched tens of thousands design and health professionals worldwide, building a strong infrastructure of support for those who work to advance better buildings, vibrant communities and stronger organizations.

Angelita Scott, PhD, Allied ASIDAngelita Scott, PhD, Allied ASIDDirector, Standard Development, Community Concept Lead at International WELL Building Institute

Angie Scott is Director and Community Concept Lead for the WELL Building Standard and WELL Equity Lead at the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI). She previously served as an Assistant Professor of Interior Design believing that the built environment should be equitable for everyone regardless of race, gender, age, or ability. Her research takes a preventative approach to the interior environment focusing on the intersection of residential design, housing, and well-being; and cultural well-being and workplace environments. Scott has worked in the interior design profession as a practitioner, educator, and researcher for over 20 years. She earned a Ph.D. in interior design from the University of Minnesota, holds a DEI Workplace Certificate from the University of South Florida, and was named an inaugural ASID Ones To Watch Award Winner and Scholar continually advocating for well-being and equity in the built environment.

Description

As we enter the next era of work, there is a critical lens on how office spaces will be designed to recruit people back and make people stay. In the past, offices were often designed for work, but not for people.

This session will explore how intentional design and organizational strategies in the WELL Equity Rating set up employers for success in creating inclusive spaces. The session will highlight how paying greater attention to the needs of diverse populations in the workplace, including parents, caregivers, and neurodiverse workers, can help better the operational design of successful workplaces.

When greater attention is paid to 'designing for the extreme,' we end up 'designing for the means'. In other words, including everyone in design has a significant benefit for all. The impact of which plays forward with higher recruitment, retention, and ability to report for corporate social sustainability goals.

WELL Forum: wearewell.com/well-forum WELL Equity Rating: https://www.wellcertified.com/equity/

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