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20 Firms Receive Prestigious Recognition for Advancing the Healthy Building Movement with Fitwel®
The Center for Active Design (CfAD) today announces the 2020 winners of Best in Building Health, its flagship recognition program that identifies the leading firms enhancing human health via Fitwel, the world’s leading certification system committed to building health for all. Winners reflect notable geographic diversity—including projects from Thailand, Ireland, and Sweden—confirming the rapid expansion of Fitwel’s global reach. The number of countries implementing Fitwel-certified projects has doubled over the last year to generate health impacts across four continents.
CfAD will convene Best in Building Health winners and other Fitwel leaders on February 27th at the iconic Ferry Building in San Francisco. This year’s event will feature new awards that reflect Fitwel’s growing breadth of impact, including recognition of Quartier des lumières in Montreal, Canada, the frontrunning project to pilot the Fitwel Community Scorecard. This brand-new standard for neighborhood-scale development was released for public use on January 30, along with a Commercial Sites Scorecard.
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MACH, Crosstown, ATCO, and Lendlease First to Certify with Fitwel Community
The Center for Active Design announces that four trailblazing projects have certified through Fitwel Community, a cutting-edge, evidence-based standard for optimizing holistic health benefits at the neighborhood scale. Four unique developments—led by MACH, Crosstown Development, ATCO Properties & Management, and Lendlease—emerged as leaders in piloting the Fitwel Community Scorecard to achieve certification. Their collective insights affirm that Fitwel Community offers a practical, cost effective, and scalable tool to support healthy neighborhoods.
The first four Fitwel-certified communities represent existing projects (achieving Built Certification) as well as those in design phase (achieving Design Certification), and reflect diverse geographies, demographics, and socioeconomic conditions. Collectively, these four projects will impact the wellbeing of over 20,000 residents and employees when fully occupied.
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30 leading organizations across real estate, sustainability, and academia commit to advising Fitwel on expansion in Asia
CfAD announces the expansion of the Fitwel Advisory Council with the first regional council—the Asia Advisory Council. One year after Fitwel’s launch in Asia, CfAD convened the region-specific Advisory Council in response to market demand and the identified need for localization. CfAD is committed to supporting Fitwel’s expansion throughout Asia in partnership with UL, the leading safety science organization.
30 industry-leading companies who represent interests across all sectors of the built environment met at two in-person Advisory Council events hosted by CfAD and UL to provide their expertise. Discussion included insights about market potential, the growing demand for health-promoting buildings and communities, and how to support market transformation in Asia.
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2020-06Westfair Communications
Suite Talk: Joanna Frank, president and CEO of the Center for Active Design
Suite Talk: Joanna Frank, president and CEO of the Center for Active Design
2020-05Living Building Chronicle
Commercial real estate owners vow not to cut back on climate commitments
Commercial real estate owners vow not to cut back on climate commitments
2020-05Fitwel and the Center for Active Design Launch COVID-19
Research to Action" Series, Introduce Tool to Help Landlords and Tenants Collaborate on Wellness Strategies
Research to Action" Series, Introduce Tool to Help Landlords and Tenants Collaborate on Wellness Strategies
2020-04FacilitiesNet
Building Operating Management How to Focus on Health and Wellness in Existing Buildings
Building Operating Management How to Focus on Health and Wellness in Existing Buildings
2020-03Urban Land Institute
Confronting COVID-19: Social Distancing, Buildings, and Lessons from Asia
Confronting COVID-19: Social Distancing, Buildings, and Lessons from Asia
2020-02Press Release
20 Firms Receive Prestigious Recognition for Advancing the Healthy Building Movement with Fitwel®
20 Firms Receive Prestigious Recognition for Advancing the Healthy Building Movement with Fitwel®
2020-02Commercial News Media
Workman leads the way in UK Fitwel certifications for wellbeing excellence
Workman leads the way in UK Fitwel certifications for wellbeing excellence
2020-02Yahoo Finance
Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. Recognized by the Center for Active Design and Fitwel for Exceptional Achievements in Advancing Building Health
Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. Recognized by the Center for Active Design and Fitwel for Exceptional Achievements in Advancing Building Health
2020-01StopWaste
StopWaste Achieves First Fitwel 2-Star Certification for a Public Building in California
StopWaste Achieves First Fitwel 2-Star Certification for a Public Building in California
2020-01Businesswire
MetLife Becomes First Life Insurance Company to Earn Fitwel Building Certifications
MetLife Becomes First Life Insurance Company to Earn Fitwel Building Certifications
2019-11Press Release
30 leading organizations across real estate, sustainability, and academia commit to advising Fitwel on expansion in Asia
30 leading organizations across real estate, sustainability, and academia commit to advising Fitwel on expansion in Asia
2019-11Press Release
Boston Properties Leads the Market in Rapid Adoption of Fitwel® Certification for 2019
Boston Properties Leads the Market in Rapid Adoption of Fitwel® Certification for 2019
2019-10Multi-Housing Pro
Jonathan Rose Companies and Columbia Residential celebrate grand reopening of affordable housing community following $18 million redevelopment
Jonathan Rose Companies and Columbia Residential celebrate grand reopening of affordable housing community following $18 million redevelopment
2019-09Urban Land Online
How Four Developers Are Blending Social Equity and Health Concerns into Future Projects
How Four Developers Are Blending Social Equity and Health Concerns into Future Projects
2019-09RO Real Estate
One Dorset Street’ in Southampton: First Building in Hampshire to receive Fitwel certification
One Dorset Street’ in Southampton: First Building in Hampshire to receive Fitwel certification
2019-09BusinessWire
Securian Financial’s Downtown St. Paul Headquarters Is First Fitwel Certified Building in Minnesota
Securian Financial’s Downtown St. Paul Headquarters Is First Fitwel Certified Building in Minnesota
2019-09MTI Blog
Montreal’s New “Lights District” Will Include A New Park & 1000 Affordable Apartments
Montreal’s New “Lights District” Will Include A New Park & 1000 Affordable Apartments
2019-09University of Washington Civic & Environmental Engineering
UW Tower first university building to earn Fitwel rating
UW Tower first university building to earn Fitwel rating
2019-08Property News Poland
Wadowicka 3 is applying for a Fitwel certificate, the first registered project in Poland
Wadowicka 3 is applying for a Fitwel certificate, the first registered project in Poland
2019-08Open Sourced Magazine
What is Fitwel? (Fitwel Requirements, Classifications, Scoring And Why Fitwel is Important)
What is Fitwel? (Fitwel Requirements, Classifications, Scoring And Why Fitwel is Important)
2019-07National Real Estate Investor
Three Reasons Why Healthy Building Certification Can Positively Impact the Bottom Line
Three Reasons Why Healthy Building Certification Can Positively Impact the Bottom Line
2019-07BBP Managing Agents Partnership
Workman Guides First European Business Park to Achieve Fitwel for Wellbeing Excellence
Workman Guides First European Business Park to Achieve Fitwel for Wellbeing Excellence
2019-06Healthy Buildings
With Surge in Fitwel Certification Projects, Healthy Buildings Becomes a Fitwel Champion
With Surge in Fitwel Certification Projects, Healthy Buildings Becomes a Fitwel Champion
2019-06Healthy Buildings
With Surge in Fitwel Certification Projects, Healthy Buildings Becomes a Fitwel Champion
With Surge in Fitwel Certification Projects, Healthy Buildings Becomes a Fitwel Champion
2019-05Massachusetts Housing Partnership
Massachusetts Housing Partnership offers incentives to encourage green, healthy housing
Massachusetts Housing Partnership offers incentives to encourage green, healthy housing
2019-04Press Release
Center for Active Design Announces Fitwel® v2.1: Introducing a New Construction Pathway, and Scorecards for Retail and Community Projects
Center for Active Design Announces Fitwel® v2.1: Introducing a New Construction Pathway, and Scorecards for Retail and Community Projects
2019-03Press Release
Cirque Du Soleil Entertainment Group International Headquarters First Building to Achieve Fitwel Certification in Quebec
Cirque Du Soleil Entertainment Group International Headquarters First Building to Achieve Fitwel Certification in Quebec
2019-03Workman LLP
Arlington Business Park is the first UK business park to be awarded Fitwel certification, achieving two stars for wellbeing excellence.
Arlington Business Park is the first UK business park to be awarded Fitwel certification, achieving two stars for wellbeing excellence.
2019-03CoreNet Global LEADER Magazine
Real Estate Play Big Role in Advancing People-Centric Workplaces
Real Estate Play Big Role in Advancing People-Centric Workplaces
2019-02Press Release
Fitwel® Announces an 80% increase in Certifications in One Year, Showing a Surging Trend in Building for Health
Fitwel® Announces an 80% increase in Certifications in One Year, Showing a Surging Trend in Building for Health
2018-12RO Real Estate
The RO secures first Fitwel certification for multi-tenanted building in Europe at ‘Dakota’ in Weybridge, Surrey
The RO secures first Fitwel certification for multi-tenanted building in Europe at ‘Dakota’ in Weybridge, Surrey
2018-12360 Workplace
Dakota Building Weybridge Secures First Multi-Tenant Fitwel Certification In Europe
Dakota Building Weybridge Secures First Multi-Tenant Fitwel Certification In Europe
2018-11Press Release
theMART Building Achieves Fitwel Certification, Supporting Public Health for Thousands
theMART Building Achieves Fitwel Certification, Supporting Public Health for Thousands
2018-11Clark Construction blog
5 KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM CLARK’S INDUSTRY EVENT ON MAKING THE CASE FOR GREEN AND HEALTHY BUILDINGS
5 KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM CLARK’S INDUSTRY EVENT ON MAKING THE CASE FOR GREEN AND HEALTHY BUILDINGS
2018-11Perkins+Will ideas+buildings
FITWEL PROGRESS REPORT: SEVEN STUDIOS, SEVEN HEALTH IMPACT CATEGORIES
FITWEL PROGRESS REPORT: SEVEN STUDIOS, SEVEN HEALTH IMPACT CATEGORIES
2018-10S&W
S&W joined hands with Peddle Thorp and UL to initiate the signing ceremony for Fitwel and BIAQ certifications
S&W joined hands with Peddle Thorp and UL to initiate the signing ceremony for Fitwel and BIAQ certifications
2018-10FitzGerald
3Eleven becomes first multifamily building in the Midwest to achieve Fitwel Certification
3Eleven becomes first multifamily building in the Midwest to achieve Fitwel Certification
2018-08Caelus Green Room
Verdani Partners Becomes a Fitwel Champion, Pursues Groundbreaking Fitwel Certifications in Collaboration With Clarion Partners, LLC for Largest Impact From One Company
Verdani Partners Becomes a Fitwel Champion, Pursues Groundbreaking Fitwel Certifications in Collaboration With Clarion Partners, LLC for Largest Impact From One Company
2018-07Stantec Ideas
How designing space for mindful eating can create lasting benefits for office culture and creativity
How designing space for mindful eating can create lasting benefits for office culture and creativity
2018-06Press Release
UL and the Center for Active Design Launch aRevolutionaryPartnership, Bringing TogetherIndustry LeadingBuilding and Product Health Certifications
UL and the Center for Active Design Launch aRevolutionaryPartnership, Bringing TogetherIndustry LeadingBuilding and Product Health Certifications
2018-06British Council for Offices
Wellness matters: British Council for Offices completes major research study into Health and Wellbeing in offices
Wellness matters: British Council for Offices completes major research study into Health and Wellbeing in offices
2018-05Press Release
The Tower Companies Receives the First Fitwel Residential Certification in the World from the Center for Active Design
The Tower Companies Receives the First Fitwel Residential Certification in the World from the Center for Active Design
2018-05Arup Perspectives
More carrots, fewer sticks: Fitwel’s mission to drive design for human health
More carrots, fewer sticks: Fitwel’s mission to drive design for human health
2018-05ProudGreenBuilding
Shining star: Pearl earns first Fitwel certification for multifamily building
Shining star: Pearl earns first Fitwel certification for multifamily building
2018-05PRISMPub
The Tower Companies Receives the First Fitwel Residential Certification in the World from the Center for Active Design
The Tower Companies Receives the First Fitwel Residential Certification in the World from the Center for Active Design
2018-03Press Release
Bloomberg Headquarters in New York Receives Highest 3 Star Fitwel Certification From Center for Active Design
Bloomberg Headquarters in New York Receives Highest 3 Star Fitwel Certification From Center for Active Design
2018-02RE Journals
Lendlease Chicago office nabs several green certifications including state’s first 3-Star Fitwel rating
Lendlease Chicago office nabs several green certifications including state’s first 3-Star Fitwel rating
2018-01Stantec Ideas
Practicing what we preach: Championing sustainability and wellness across Stantec
Practicing what we preach: Championing sustainability and wellness across Stantec
2018-01Tower Companies
The Tower Companies becomes a Fitwel Champion, Optimizing Occupant Health in the DC Metro Area
The Tower Companies becomes a Fitwel Champion, Optimizing Occupant Health in the DC Metro Area
2017-12Press Release
RESET and Fitwel Align to Promote Optimal Indoor Air Quality Across Buildings Globally
RESET and Fitwel Align to Promote Optimal Indoor Air Quality Across Buildings Globally
2017-12ProudGreenBuilding
RESET, Fitwel align to promote optimal indoor air quality across buildings globally
RESET, Fitwel align to promote optimal indoor air quality across buildings globally
2017-11Press Release
BREEAM USA and Fitwel Announce Alignment to Promote Health and Environmental Outcomes within the Real Estate Industry
BREEAM USA and Fitwel Announce Alignment to Promote Health and Environmental Outcomes within the Real Estate Industry
2017-11Press Release
Fitwel Establishes Leadership Advisory Board and Councils, with Founding Members Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. and Tishman Speyer
Fitwel Establishes Leadership Advisory Board and Councils, with Founding Members Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. and Tishman Speyer
2017-11Financial Times
Fitwel Establishes Leadership Advisory Board and Councils, with Founding Members Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. and Tishman Speyer
Fitwel Establishes Leadership Advisory Board and Councils, with Founding Members Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. and Tishman Speyer
2017-11BisNow National
From LEED to Fitwel – Why Building Sustainability and Wellness is Paramount for Modern Workers
From LEED to Fitwel – Why Building Sustainability and Wellness is Paramount for Modern Workers
2017-11Treehugger
Fitwel introduces residential standard for buildings that help make you fitter and healthier
Fitwel introduces residential standard for buildings that help make you fitter and healthier
2017-11The Registry
BREEAM USA and Fitwel Announce Alignment to Promote Health and Environmental Outcomes within the Real Estate Industry
BREEAM USA and Fitwel Announce Alignment to Promote Health and Environmental Outcomes within the Real Estate Industry
2017-10Press Release
Tishman Speyer Launches Global Tenant Health and Wellness Initiative with Fitwel® Certification of Its Portfolio
Tishman Speyer Launches Global Tenant Health and Wellness Initiative with Fitwel® Certification of Its Portfolio
2017-10PR Newswire
Tishman Speyer Launches Global Tenant Health and Wellness Initiative with Fitwel® Certification of its Portfolio
Tishman Speyer Launches Global Tenant Health and Wellness Initiative with Fitwel® Certification of its Portfolio
2017-10Building Design+Construction
Real estate giant launches global tenant health and wellness certification initiative
Real estate giant launches global tenant health and wellness certification initiative
2017-09Markets Insider
2017 Results Show Strong Sustainability Improvement in the North American Real Estate Sector
2017 Results Show Strong Sustainability Improvement in the North American Real Estate Sector
2017-09Menkes Newsroom
Menkes Announces the Launch of ‘Healthy Spaces’ a Wellbeing Program for Occupants
Menkes Announces the Launch of ‘Healthy Spaces’ a Wellbeing Program for Occupants
2017-08San Francisco Business Times
A new certification program, similar to LEED, could lead to better spaces for workers
A new certification program, similar to LEED, could lead to better spaces for workers
2017-06Press Release
World-Renown Canadian Company BOMA BEST Joins Forces withFitwel to Bring About Market Transformation by Promoting Health in Existing Buildings
World-Renown Canadian Company BOMA BEST Joins Forces withFitwel to Bring About Market Transformation by Promoting Health in Existing Buildings
2017-03Integral Group
Integral Group Leads the Way with the First Fitwel Certified Workplace in Europe
Integral Group Leads the Way with the First Fitwel Certified Workplace in Europe
2017-02Press Release
The Fitwel Certification System Gains Widespread Adoption from Globally Renowned Champion Companies, as they Commit to Certify over 50 Buildings
The Fitwel Certification System Gains Widespread Adoption from Globally Renowned Champion Companies, as they Commit to Certify over 50 Buildings
2017-02All Work
The Fitwel Certification System Gains Widespread Adoption from Globally Renowned Champion Companies
The Fitwel Certification System Gains Widespread Adoption from Globally Renowned Champion Companies
2017-02Facilities Net
Occupant Health and Wellness: Q&A with Eleni Reed, Chief Greening Officer of GSA’s Public Buildings Service
Occupant Health and Wellness: Q&A with Eleni Reed, Chief Greening Officer of GSA’s Public Buildings Service
2017-02FacilitiesNet
GSA Commits to Historical Renovation, the Green Proving Ground, and Dedication to Occupant Wellness
GSA Commits to Historical Renovation, the Green Proving Ground, and Dedication to Occupant Wellness
2017-01American City & Country
Expert: Expect to see more standing desks in the workplace in 2017
Expert: Expect to see more standing desks in the workplace in 2017
2016-11Yahoo Finance
Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. Becomes First REIT to Be Named First-in-Class Fitwel Champion to Promote and Enhance Health and Wellness in the Workplace
Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. Becomes First REIT to Be Named First-in-Class Fitwel Champion to Promote and Enhance Health and Wellness in the Workplace
2016-05New York Magazine
The CDC Has a New Report Card to Judge If Your Office Is Keeping You Healthy
The CDC Has a New Report Card to Judge If Your Office Is Keeping You Healthy
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