Fitwel
Promote occupant health through evidence-based building design and operational strategies at accessible cost.
Overview
A health and wellbeing certification system created by the U.S. CDC and GSA, providing a cost-effective, evidence-based approach to improving health outcomes in buildings.
Center for Active Design
Key Attributes
Promote occupant health through evidence-based building design and operational strategies at accessible cost.
Location health, building access, stairwell design, indoor environment, workspace design, outdoor spaces.
Corporate occupiers, portfolio managers, government agencies, developers seeking health certification at lower cost than WELL.
Design, Operations
Yes
Focus Area Coverage
What This Framework Does Not Prove
- Fitwel does not require on-site performance testing — so actual IAQ, lighting, or acoustic quality is not verified. It does not assess structural safety, fire protection, or building compliance.
Evidence Requirements
Scorecard completion, design documentation, policy documentation, photographs. No on-site performance testing required.