{"id":17214,"date":"2026-03-23T13:50:08","date_gmt":"2026-03-23T20:50:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.withbureau.com\/?p=17214"},"modified":"2026-03-23T15:12:18","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T22:12:18","slug":"works-with-well","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.withbureau.com\/uk\/blog\/featured\/works-with-well\/","title":{"rendered":"A New Global Standard: Bureau is the First Soundproof Booth Company to Earn \u2018Works with WELL\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The workplace industry just reached a turning point. Bureau is proud to announce that we are the first and only soundproof booth company in the world to earn the Works with WELL<\/em> licensing.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In an era where employee well-being is directly tied to organizational success, the materials we surround ourselves with matter. While many claim to prioritize health, Bureau has taken the step to prove it through independent, third-party verification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What is ‘Works with WELL’ Licensing?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI)<\/a> is the global authority on healthy buildings. Their Works with WELL<\/strong> program is a rigorous product licensing program that identifies products that align with the WELL Building Standard, the premier framework for scaling health and well-being in the built environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unlike standard marketing claims, this licensing is an independent verification. It signifies that a product has been vetted to meet specific health-centric criteria, helping architects, designers, and facility managers create spaces that actually improve the human experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Bureau Earned the Licensing (And Why It Matters for Your Space)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Bureau\u2019s full product suite was evaluated across two critical health strategies. For those designing high-performance offices, these two factors are the benchmark for air quality and safety:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Enhanced Material Restrictions: <\/strong>Our booths are engineered to minimize exposure to potentially harmful chemicals. By scrutinizing the ingredients of our high-quality materials, we ensure that the “work pod” environment is as safe as it is productive.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. VOC (Volatile Organic Compound) Restrictions: <\/strong>Indoor air quality is often lower than outdoor air quality due to off-gassing from furniture. Bureau booths are independently verified to limit VOC emissions, protecting the breathing zone of the person inside the booth and the air quality of the larger office surrounding it.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    The First. The Only. The New Standard.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    As of today, no other booth company in the world holds the Works with WELL<\/em> licensing. For architects specifying furniture and companies reporting on ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) goals, this creates a clear distinction. You no longer have to take a manufacturer’s word for it; you have verified proof that the booths in your office support a healthy indoor ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    “Eight hours a day, people work inside our products. We believe what those products are made of isn’t just a manufacturing detail, it’s a health mandate.” – Tyson Gundersen<\/em>, CEO of Bureau<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

    Feature<\/strong><\/td>Standard Office Booths<\/strong><\/td>Bureau (Works with WELL Licensed)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
    Health Certification<\/strong><\/td>Self-claimed “eco-friendly” or “non-toxic” labels.<\/td>Third-party verified<\/strong> by the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI).<\/td><\/tr>
    Air Quality (VOCs)<\/strong><\/td>May emit Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) that linger in small spaces.<\/td>Strictly restricted VOC emissions<\/strong> to protect the user’s breathing zone.<\/td><\/tr>
    Material Safety<\/strong><\/td>Materials often sourced for cost, potentially containing “red list” chemicals.<\/td>Enhanced material restrictions<\/strong> to minimize exposure to harmful substances.<\/td><\/tr>
    Architectural Spec<\/strong><\/td>Requires manual vetting by designers to see if it fits WELL projects.<\/td>Pre-verified<\/strong>; appears on the official WELL directory for easy specification.<\/td><\/tr>
    Impact on Users<\/strong><\/td>Focused solely on sound reduction.<\/td>Focused on soundproof productivity AND long-term physical health.<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
    Market Standing<\/strong><\/td>Common industry offering.<\/td>The world\u2019s first and only<\/strong> licensed booth company (as of March 2026)<\/em>.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    How to Incorporate WELL Products into Your Next Project<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Whether you are aiming for a full WELL Building Certification or simply want to provide the healthiest possible environment for your team, Bureau is now the only verified choice in the soundproof booth category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n