About Fitwel
Building Health for All®
Fitwel has a vision for a healthier future where every building is enhanced to support the wellbeing of its occupants and support healthy communities.
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Fitwel is the world's leading certification system committed to building health for all®. Generated by expert analysis of 7,000+ academic research studies, Fitwel is implementing a vision for a healthier future where all buildings and communities are enhanced to strengthen health and well-being.
Fitwel was originally created by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention and U.S. General Services Administration. The CDC remains the research and evaluation partner for Fitwel. The Center for Active Design was selected as the licensed operator of Fitwel, charged with expanding Fitwel to the global market.
Backed by 100+ years of public health research. It provides a science-driven, cost-effective framework for integrating health into real estate investment strategies and asset performance.
Adopted across 1.2B+ square feet in 60+ countries, Fitwel is trusted by major investors, property owners, and operators.
Unlike traditional certifications, Fitwel has no prerequisites, no on-site testing, and a streamlined digital platform—making it the simplest, most scalable way to enhance health and well-being in buildings and portfolios.
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