Guidance Report

Building Health and Well-being

Winter 2026/2027

The buildings where we live, work, and learn have a profound impact on our physical health, mental well-being, and emotional resilience — a connection that has moved to the center of sustainable real estate practice in the wake of COVID-19 and the rise of holistic ESG thinking.

VIBE's seventh guidance report, Health and Well-Being in the Built Environment, provides a comprehensive, evidence-based resource for real estate professionals, building owners, designers, and sustainability practitioners looking to prioritize occupant health as a core dimension of building performance. The report examines the causal links between building design, operations, and human health outcomes — covering indoor air quality, thermal comfort, biophilic design, acoustic performance, access to natural light, mental health considerations, and the social dimensions of healthy spaces. It integrates design principles with sustainability reporting frameworks and regulatory guidance, helping organizations understand how health and well-being metrics align with leading standards such as the WELL Building Standard and Fitwel. As tenant expectations around healthy workplaces intensify and evidence mounts that healthy buildings command higher rents and lower vacancy rates, integrating health and well-being into real estate strategy has become both a sustainability imperative and a competitive advantage. Expected in Summer/Fall 2026, this report will be an essential guide for any real estate organization seeking to embed human health at the heart of its sustainability program. Sign up now for an advance copy of VIBE's health and well-being in the built environment guidance report.​