John Alker, Campaign and Policy Director, UKGBC presentation at the GRESB Health and Well-being event in London

1. SPHERA, SAN JOSE, COSTA RICA
PHOTO: SPHERA
OUR JOURNEY
betterplacesforpeople.org

2. ACCENTURE
HEALTHY IS THE NEW WEALTHY
Number of health & fitness wearables
used will double in 5 years
Consumer Health market is
expected to grow 50% to $737
billion over 5 years.

4. www.qlear.build

5. Key FindingsNO SHORTAGE OF EVIDENCE
• IAQ & ventilation: 10%
increase in productivity
• Thermal comfort: 3%+
• Views: Call processing 7-
12% faster
• Low VOCs: increased
cognitive function
• Better daylight: 46 min more
quality sleep per night

6. There is a virtuous
circle of good
design that works
for people & planet
– but one doesn’t
automatically lead
to the other.
NEED TO BE HONEST

7. MEASURE WHAT MATTERS

8. GET INVOLVED – USE US
• Accessing practical advice &
guidance
• Getting on top of key trends &
information
• Sharing lessons learned &
celebrating success
• Identifying & tackling key
obstacles collectively
• Working in partnership