Upcoming WELL 2025 Tokyo Summit Features Experts from Von Erff Company

The WELL 2025 Tokyo Summit: A Crucial Event for Well-Being in Architecture

On June 17 and 18, 2025, the WELL 2025 Tokyo Summit will take place at the Toranomon Hills Mori Tower, hosted by the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI). This summit is part of the global WELL Summit series and aims to attract significant attention in the Asia-Pacific region for its focus on well-being in building environments.

Theme: Climate & Health

The theme of this year’s summit, “Climate & Health,” addresses two essential perspectives for future spatial development: reducing environmental burdens and improving human health. A diverse group of leaders from the architecture, urban planning, and real estate sectors will engage in discussions to explore these interconnected challenges.

Featured Panelists from Von Erff

Three distinguished panelists from Von Erff Co., Ltd. will participate in the event, providing their insights grounded in practical experience and expertise. They will delve into the forefront of well-being-focused spatial development.

Panel Session Details

1. Kirara Washida (Head of WELL Performance Verification, Von Erff Co., Ltd.)
Date: Day 1, June 17, 2025
Time: 1:55 PM – 2:35 PM
Session: “A Breath of Fresh Air: Better IAQ for Health and Climate Outcomes”
Moderator: Jack Noonan, Senior Vice President, Asia Pacific, IWBI
Other Panelists: Ryoko Komai, Daikin Industries, Dustin Jefferson Onghanseng, uHoo.

This session will discuss indoor air quality (IAQ), a crucial element affecting respiratory health, focus, and productivity. Experts will explore how building materials and ventilation systems relate to IAQ, energy efficiency, and climate resilience.

2. Shoko Watanabe (WELL Consultant, Von Erff Co., Ltd.)
Date: Day 1, June 17, 2025
Time: 3:45 PM – 5:10 PM
Session: “WELL + LEED: Enhancing People and Planet Together”
Moderator: Jing Wang, Vice President, North Asia, US Green Building Council
Other Panelists: Jessica Cooper, IWBI, Jin Matsumoto, JLL, Takahiko Naruse, Mitsubishi Estate Co., Ltd.

This session will focus on achieving outstanding performance in both environmental sustainability and human health through acquiring both WELL and LEED certifications. The discussion will highlight three noteworthy case studies in Japan, sharing practical strategies, challenges overcome, and outcomes achieved.

3. Kana Mizutani (Senior Consultant, Von Erff Co., Ltd.)
Date: Day 2, June 18, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM – 12:50 PM
Session: “WELL for Residential Deep Dive”
Moderator: Nicole Alfonsin, Strategic Account Manager, IWBI
Other Panelists: Hajime Hongo, Shimizu Corporation, Wataru Saito, ReBITA Co., Ltd.

“WELL for Residential” is the only comprehensive third-party certification system focused on health and well-being in residential settings. This session will explore effective and efficient methods for applying this certification across various types of homes, providing practical insights and concrete approaches to realize healthy living environments.

A Valuable Opportunity

The WELL 2025 Tokyo Summit is a rare opportunity for those interested in well-being design and those engaged in space creation to connect with experts and gain insights into the latest developments both domestically and internationally.

For further details on the event, please visit the summit's official website.

About Von Erff Co., Ltd.

Founded in April 2006, Von Erff Co., Ltd. specializes in supporting international green building certifications, life cycle assessments, energy simulations, commissioning, carbon neutrality strategies, and ESG evaluations. They assist stakeholders in private and public sectors, as well as in real estate, to design, construct, and operate sustainable and healthy real assets.