Ken Fong has been recognised globally for his leadership in advancing human-centred design and WELL principles.
The award reflects both individual impact and E-LAB’s role in shaping the future of healthier buildings.
Ken Fong’s recognition as the 2025 Global WELL AP of the Year marks an exceptional personal milestone and a defining moment for E-LAB. Presented by the International WELL Building Institute, this award celebrates individuals who demonstrate outstanding leadership in advancing health and wellbeing through the built environment. It is one of the highest individual honours within the global WELL community, recognising those who are not only applying the framework, but actively shaping its adoption and impact.
Ken was recognised for his role in championing people-first design and accelerating the integration of WELL principles across projects and organisations globally. His work reflects a clear focus on outcomes that prioritise human health, performance, and experience, while maintaining the technical rigour required to deliver at scale.
As Director of Human-Centered Design at E-LAB, Ken brings a multidisciplinary approach that connects strategy, design, and delivery. His work goes beyond implementation. It influences how clients think about the role of the built environment, shifting the conversation from compliance to long-term value.
This approach has contributed to the growing recognition of wellbeing as a commercial and operational priority. Through collaboration with clients, project teams, and industry partners, Ken has played a key role in embedding these principles into real-world outcomes, ensuring that spaces are not only functional, but actively support the people who use them.
His acknowledgement on the global stage reflects the strength of his leadership and the impact of his contribution to the international WELL community. It also reinforces E-LAB’s position within a network of practitioners who are shaping the future of healthier buildings and workplaces.
For E-LAB, this recognition is both a proud moment and a reflection of the standard the business continues to build. It highlights the importance of investing in people who lead with clarity, challenge convention, and drive meaningful change across the industry.
This achievement is not just about individual success. It represents the growing influence of a broader movement toward human-centred design, and the role E-LAB continues to play in advancing that shift.
