We’ve learned to recognize what makes a space feel good. Natural light, fresh air, materiality, and connection to nature have become essential ingredients in how we shape healthier environments. These elements are now widely understood, measured, and intentionally designed. Alongside them, another layer is present in almost every space we inhabit, quiet, unseen, and rarely part of the design conversation: electromagnetic fields (EMFs). They are…
While we are talking more about mental health, and there is even a day set aside to highlight its importance, are having the conversations we need to have about the way a workplace culture informs our mental wellbeing? Many companies may see wellbeing as a program or an initiative. In this case, there may be relevant and informative presentations, the possibility of a lunchtime yoga…
Beyond Burnout: Why the Future of Work Requires a Salutogenic Approach Author: Elizabeth Bachrad, MA, MSc For decades, workplace health and wellbeing has largely been framed through the lens of risk. Organizations have become increasingly sophisticated at identifying psychosocial hazards such as excessive workload, job insecurity, poor management, workplace conflict, and burnout. These approaches have transformed occupational health by helping employers recognize and reduce many…
Media Alert: Sauna rituals and expansion plans feature strongly in early bathhouse survey findings Early findings from the 2026 Bathhouse & Thermal Wellness Development Benchmark Survey highlight guided experiences and event saunas: 77% of 47 respondents offer or plan guided thermal programming, while 62% have or plan a large-format/event sauna. Among the 37 currently operating respondents, 43% identify “Aufguss / sauna rituals” as part of their programming. Updated October 6,…
Exploring the Many Dimensions of Workplace Wellbeing: The 2026 Recommended Reading List Authors: Talya Landau and Jessica Grossmeier, PhD, MPH Workplace wellbeing has come a long way from wellness perks and health risk reduction. Today the conversation is about whether work itself is sustainable for the people doing it, and what leaders, teams, and organizations can do to make it so. To support that work,…
Expo City Dubai Dubai South, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Located about 23mi/37km south of downtown Dubai, Expo City Dubai is a master-planned, mixed-use community aiming to become a model of a future-looking, innovation-driven, and people-centric city. Borne out of the legacy site of Expo 2020, it is the first ever World Expo site to be extensively repurposed into a permanent community, with over 80%…
