With a push towards healthier buildings and occupant wellbeing, two new rating systems have emerged: WELL and Fitwel. Both rating systems have researched-based strategies that focus on the design, operations and behaviors within new construction and existing building projects. These strategies impact the places we live and work to enhance building performance that improves human health and wellbeing. Find out below how these two rating systems compare.
This system focuses on several categories: Air, Water, Nourishment, Light, Movement, Thermal Comfort, Sound, Materials, Mind, Community and Innovations that require a combination of on-site assessments and performance testing paired with some prescriptive standards. Project teams interested in pursuing WELL will need to discuss implementation strategies early in the design process.
This system focuses on several categories including Location, Building Access, Outdoor Spaces, Entrances and Ground Floor, Stairs, Indoor Environments, Dwellings or Workspaces, Shared Spaces, Water Supply, Food Services and Vending Machines, as well as Emergency Procedures. Fitwel is relatively east to implement and the certification process is simple.