In the buildings industry, we talk a lot about the health and wellbeing of occupants, but what do these terms really mean and what’s the difference between them? Can you be healthy and lack wellbeing, or achieve wellbeing in poor health? These terms have become central to the generation of value in modern real estate, yet many in the industry may not really know what they are buying, selling, or ignoring. As the global health crisis continues around the world, Memoori explores these terms that have already become critical to the future of the building’s industry. The World Health Organisation defines health as “a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity,” making it clear that wellbeing is fundamental to health. The definition also suggests that physical wellbeing rather than physical health covers the physical portion of health, meaning someone can achieve wellbeing in poor health. […]