Why Health Why Certification Why Fitwel

Did you know? Up to 40% of your health outcomes are shaped by your environment.
Fitwel-certified properties are designed to make you healthier every day.

Healthy Homes, Proven Impact

Every Fitwel-certified property promotes health, safety, and quality of life.

  • Built for health. Every Fitwel-certified property is designed to enhance well-being— whether encouraging movement, improving sleep quality, or fostering social connection.

  • Safe, well-kept, and walkable. Whether providing reliable maintenance, secure environments, or access to green, walkable spaces, Fitwel-certified properties are committed to supporting your well-being.

  • Health built into the home, shows up in how you feel. Fitwel uses evidence-based strategies to create spaces that nurture comfort, security, and community—helping residents thrive.

The Fitwel Difference: Designed for Well-Being
From fresh air to green spaces, here’s how Fitwel homes turn healthy design into daily benefits.

  1. Grow Food. Build Community. Community gardens can bring neighbors together while providing fresh, healthy produce. 1

  2. Take the Stairs. Live Stronger. Regular stair use can improve fitness and support longevity—small steps, real impact. 2

  3. Breathe Easier at Home. Cleaner indoor air supports healthier, more comfortable living and can reduce asthma severity. 3, 4

  4. Green Space Helps Keep You Active. Safe, well-designed parks and greenery can encourage recreation and recovery. 5

  5. Rest Easy. Live Bright. Access to natural daylight can help promote healthier sleep, improve mood, and overall well-being. 6

  6. Walk to what you need. Easy access to daily errands, parks, and favorite local spots help residents stay active, connected, and engaged, supporting quality of life. 7,8,9

  1.  Lee, S.-M., Jang, H.-J., Yun, H.-K., et al. (2022). Effect of apartment community garden program on sense of community and stress. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(2), 708. 

  2. Rey-Lopez, J. P., Stamatakis, E., Mackey, et al. (2019). Associations of self-reported stair climbing with all-cause and cardiovascular mortality: The Harvard Alumni Health Study. Preventive Medicine Reports, 15.

  3.  Lee, G. H., Kim, J. H., Kim, S., et al. (2020). Effects of indoor air purifiers on children with asthma. Yonsei Medical Journal, 61(4), 310.

  4.  Kang, I., McCreery, A., Azimi, P., Gramigna, et al. (2023). Impacts of residential indoor air quality and environmental risk factors on adult asthma-related health outcomes in Chicago, IL. Journal of Exposure Science & Environmental Epidemiology, 33(3), 358–367.

  5.  Shakya, R., & Ahiablame, L. (2021). A synthesis of social and economic benefits linked to green infrastructure. Water, 13(24), 3651.

  6.  Nagare, R., Woo, M., MacNaughton, P., et al. (2021). Access to daylight at home improves circadian alignment, sleep, and mental health in healthy adults: A crossover study. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18(19), 9980.

  7.  Pfeiffer, D., Ehlenz, M. M., Andrade, R., et al. (2020). Do neighborhood walkability, transit, and parks relate to residents’ life satisfaction? Insights from Phoenix. Journal of the American Planning Association, 86(2), 171–187.

  8.  AARP. (2011). Boomer Housing Survey. Retrieved from https://www.aarp.org/content/dam/aarp/research/surveys_statistics/il/2012/2011-Boomer-Housing-Survey-AARP.pdf 

  9.   Global Strategy Group. (2014). Rockefeller Millennials Survey. Retrieved from https://t4america.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/RF-Millennials-Survey-Topline.pdf