Capitalizing on the Demand for “Built-in” Wellness: The Case for Consulting By Susie Ellis, Chair & CEO, Global Wellness Institute, US Wellness Real Estate and Communities is a cutting-edge field that has very few existing “experts”. Real estate developers, designers and property operators are sensing the rising consumer demand for wellness services, technology and design integrated into homes, work environments and vacation destinations – and…
When an Orange Is No Longer an Orange
When an orange is no longer an orange I am often reminded of the moment I was asked, during my Freshman year at RISD, to construct a realistic orange out of nothing but corrugated cardboard, a matt knife and Elmer’s glue. It had to have the texture of an orange, be able to be peeled, have removable sections, seeds within the sections, and that stringy…
Investor Perceptions: How Health and Wellbeing Are Seen as a Value Driver in Real Estate
Investor perceptions: How health and wellbeing are seen as a value driver in real estate Wellness Real Estate & Communities Symposium Tuesday, September 28, 8:00 AM-4:00 PM ET • In Person NYC & Virtual (session length: 30-40 mins) In the face of COVID-19, it has become increasingly clear that real estate investment decisions—and returns—are inextricably linked to the health and wellbeing of building occupants and…
Industry Research: A Dashboard that Measures the Benefits of Wellness Real Estate and Communities
One challenge in making a case for wellness real estate and communities is a lack of metrics that measure the diverse benefits for residents—crucial data for developers and investors. To remedy this, the GWI has created a dashboard of elements to measure in surveys and studies—from how the community supports behavior change to how they foster a sense of community and belonging. Read more about…
Get Past the Hype to Hard Data for Wellness Real Estate & Communities
GET PAST THE HYPE TO HARD DATA & EXPERT INSIGHTS ENSURE YOUR WELLNESS REAL ESTATE & COMMUNITY PROJECT SUCCESS Wellness Real Estate & Communities Symposium Tuesday, September 28, 8:00 AM-4:00 PM ET • In Person NYC & Virtual Real estate professionals and investors have been witnessing the market demand increase for the infusion of wellness design, services and technology into living, working and relaxing spaces…and the pandemic has greatly fueled…
GWI Releases Preliminary Agenda for Its First Wellness Real Estate and Communities Symposium
Media Contact: Beth McGroarty [email protected] • +1.213.300.0107 Global Wellness Institute Releases Preliminary Agenda for Its First Wellness Real Estate and Communities Symposium Full-day event on September 28 will bring together experts to give a 360-degree view of the future for “building well”: from the new concepts that are shaking up architecture and design (whether materials or new technologies) to the hottest trends in investment, development…