The Green Health Partnership, a research and development initiative between USGBC, the University of Virginia School of Medicine and the International WELL Building Institute, has announced the projects that have received the Building Health Leadership Award.

The Building Health Leadership Award celebrates green building projects that focus on promoting health and well-being throughout all phases of building development, according to USGBC. Award recipients go above and beyond standard practice by rigorously considering occupant health during project planning, taking strategic action to promote health and well-being through building certifications, and committing to measuring impact.


Genentech Employee Center
New Construction, Health and Fitness Center | San Francisco, Calif.
LEED Gold under LEED v4 for Building Design and Construction | WELL v1 Gold

 
The Genentech Employee Center is a physical embodiment of Genentech focus on creating a great workplace environment. They began their health promotion process by setting goals to directly impact the health and well-being of their employees.

M Moser
Interior Design and Construction, Office | Hong Kong
LEED Gold, BEAM Platinum, WELL v1 Platinum, RESET Certified, Fitwel Certified

The M Moser Hong Kong office integrates sustainable practices throughout its design to provide occupants with a healthy, environmentally friendly space. The goal of the project is to promote the mental well-being of employees by fostering a collaborative, productive and vibrant workplace environment.


Teknion Toronto Showroom
Interior Design and Construction, Office | Toronto, Canada
CaGBC LEED Gold, WELL v1 Silver

Teknion's has a longstanding dedication to improving health in the workplace. As an early adopter of WELL, Teknion recognizes the importance of prioritizing and standardizing wellness efforts for employees and building occupants across the organization. The company's Toronto showroom was designed with health, well-being and sustainability as cornerstones for creating a warm, welcoming and productive workplace inspired by the principles of ethonomics.

Texas Mutual Insurance Headquarters
New Construction, Office |Austin, Texas, LEED Gold, Austin Energy Green Building 4-Star

Texas Mutual Insurance Company, in close collaboration with its design team, prioritizes wellness design aspects to create a healthy and active workplace. The headquarters building is located within the Mueller development community under LEED for Neighborhood Development-a pedestrian-friendly environment with walkable destinations, open green spaces and connections to public transit-concepts that are replicated throughout the project's design.

To view more on the winning projects: https://tinyurl.com/trr4sw3.