Introduction
The need to heal buildings and spaces is at the cornerstone of a healthier, more equitable future. But who is responsible for making them a reality? The answer: everyone has a role. From architects and engineers to policymakers, developers, and individuals, creating healthy buildings requires collective action. Health is a universal need, not a privilege, and it must be integrated into the places where we live, work and heal. Ensuring that such buildings become the norm is a shared responsibility that touches every layer of society.

Three Key Stakeholders in Healing Buildings

Designers, and Engineers
The technical expertise to create healthy buildings and heal the existing ones lies in the hands of all. These professionals have a unique responsibility to prioritize health in their designs, incorporating elements like natural light, proper ventilation, and ergonomic spaces. By adopting a hashtag#salutogenic approach—one that focuses on creating conditions for health—they can design buildings that are restorative and proactive. Education and training in health-focused design principles are crucial for these professions to lead the charge in reimagining the built environment.

Policymakers and Urban Planners
Government leaders and urban planners play a critical role in setting the stage for widespread adoption of healing buildings. Through regulations,  and financial incentives, policymakers can ensure that healthy building practices are accessible and scalable. Public investment in infrastructure projects, schools, and housing that meet healing standards can also set a powerful precedent, demonstrating that health-centered design is both achievable and necessary.

Developers, Businesses, and Communities
Developers and business leaders have a direct impact on how buildings are conceived and used. They must see health as an investment rather than an expense. Incorporating healing and healthy principles into workplaces, residential buildings, and public spaces can boost productivity, attract tenants, and build trust within communities.

Conclusion
The responsibility for healing buildings does not rest on one group alone—it is a shared mission that requires action from all corners of society.The future of the built environment depends on this collaboration, making health not just an outcome but a guiding principle in every space we create.

How Can You Get Involved?

Learn: Join our workshops and CPD programs to deepen your understanding of healing design.
Collaborate: Partner with us to design or consult on your next project.
Explore: Visit our new webpage to learn more and connect with our mission here.

Let’s create a world where buildings don’t just exist—they heal.
Stay tuned for the next post in this series: “Healing Buildings Matter”.