How Sustainability & Health-First Design Are Transforming Real Estate
PART OF THE “BLUEPRINTS OF WELLBEING” WEBINAR SERIES
Wednesday, April 9, 12-1pm ET
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What makes wellness real estate tick, and more importantly, how do we measure it?
In the next edition of Blueprints of Well-Being, two leaders in the field will discuss the science and design of wellness in the built environment. David Darlington (Gensler Latin America) and Ricard SantamarÃa Castel (H.A.U.S. Healthy Buildings) will take us inside the world of health-first architecture, exploring how sustainability, intentionality, health-centered design, and cutting-edge metrics are shaping the future of real estate.
Hosted by Global Wellness Instiute Wellness Communities & Real Estate Initiative member Joan Balagué and co-chair JF Garneau, this genuinely global conversation will connect us from San José and Costa Rica to Barcelona and Spain, bringing fresh insights, bold ideas, and real-world applications. Whether you’re a developer, investor, designer, a wellness maker or simply passionate about the spaces we inhabit, this session will spark new ways of thinking about wellness, health, and the places we call home.
About the Speakers
David Darlington is a Principal and Regional Hospitality Leader for Gensler Latin America and a Project Director in Gensler’s Costa Rica office. He specializes in hospitality and commercial design, integrating sustainability, wellness, and functionality into large-scale projects. With a holistic design-thinking approach, David creates transformational, health-focused spaces that enhance user experience.Â
Ricard SantamarÃa Castel is the Managing Director of H.A.U.S. Healthy Buildings, leading efforts to place health and sustainability at the heart of real estate. A bioconstruction expert, he developed the ‘Healthier ’metric to assess design impact on well-being. Ricard has led pioneering research and high-profile projects, including Espai Natura, Slow Building Barcelona, and Hotel QGAT.
