The B6 Office Tower in downtown Vancouver has achieved WELL Core Platinum Certification, marking a major milestone in workplace wellness and sustainable building design. The certification was awarded by the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) and recognizes the project’s exceptional performance in supporting occupant health and well-being.
This achievement makes B6 the first office tower of its size in Vancouver to earn a Platinum-level WELL rating.
Located at the corner of West Pender Street and Thurlow Street, the B6 Office Tower features seven levels of below-grade parking, a three-storey retail podium, and approximately 533,000 square feet of office space, along with a range of tenant amenity areas. Its central downtown location offers direct access to public transit, nearby parks, Burrard Inlet, and Vancouver’s seawall.
The project earned its Platinum designation by demonstrating outstanding performance across ten WELL categories: Air, Water, Light, Nourishment, Movement, Thermal Comfort, Sound, Materials, Mind, and Community. Wellness- and sustainability-focused design elements include a triple-glazed 4-SSG curtain wall system, rainwater harvesting, a landscaped green roof, low-flow water fixtures, and electric vehicle charging stations. The building’s mechanical systems include a four-pipe fan coil system served by vertical riser modules extending through the full height of the central core.
The WELL Building Standard emphasizes the creation of intentional, high-performance environments that enhance human health through evidence-based, equitable, and resilient design strategies.
Graham Construction served as General Contractor for the project and provided full pre-construction services in collaboration with BentallGreenOak. Graham was responsible for the delivery of the building’s core and shell construction, working closely with the broader project team to achieve the project’s ambitious wellness and performance goals.
WELL Core Certification, Platinum level
International WELL Building Institute (IWBI)
WELL is a performance-based certification system that combines best practices in design and construction with evidence-based scientific research to enhance human health and well-being.
B6 earned the Platinum-level rating based on performance across 10 categories: Air, Water, Light, Nourishment, Movement, Thermal Comfort, Sound, Materials, Mind and Community. A range of design, amenity, and operational features distinguish the building, which include advanced indoor air quality solutions; access to expansive views and proximity to local parks and the Burrard Inlet; virtually column-free design; convenient access to public transit; and open, modern amenity spaces designed to maximize natural light and greenery.
