Moderator
Moderator
Dr. Whitney Gray
International WELL Building Institute
At the International WELL Building Institute, Dr. Whitney Austin Gray leads oversight of research and the development of innovative strategies that seek to improve human health and wellness through building design. She holds dual appointments as an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the Georgetown University, and she is an internationally invited presenter and keynote speaker at conferences. She led the publication of the Global Research Agenda for Health, Well-being, and the Built Environment as well as the largest longitudinal study on WELL Certified buildings globally. Dr. Gray received her PhD from The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, and was the first public health professional to become LEED AP. She is an honorary fellow at ASID, and has been recognized as one of the most influential people in sustainability in 2024.
Speaking at
Mon May 12
2:30 PM — 3:30 PM (GMT-07:00) Mountain Time
Enhancing Real Estate Value through Healthy Design: Tools and Insights from Lakehouse
Category
Housing/Residential
The conversation around maximizing real estate benefits often focuses on net zero emissions and adaptive reuse, overlooking human health. The emerging model of wellness real estate addresses this gap by introducing new metrics to evaluate the built environment's impact on individuals. Using Lakehouse, Colorado's first WELL Certified community, the panel will explore how wellness-driven design can generate social and economic benefits. The project architect will explain the rationale behind Lakehouse's healthy infrastructure, while researchers from Colorado State University will present findings from a multiyear study on the positive effects of thoughtful design on residents' emotional and physical health. In addition, an international research scientist from the International WELL Building Institute will provide a pro forma analysis of the financial implications of WELL Certification, including its effects on consumer attraction, social capital, health care outcomes, and employment. Join us for this discussion on the transformative potential of healthy design in real estate and its dual economic and community well-being benefits.