Earn Up to 45 Fitwel Points with Praderama

Originally developed by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. General Services Administration, Fitwel is a building certification focused on creating healthier spaces for all occupants. The program addresses seven health impact categories including community health, wellbeing, healthy food access, occupant safety, and physical activity. Its accessible scoring model makes it one of the more practical health certification options for existing commercial buildings.

Praderama's nature-based programs support Fitwel certification primarily through the Impacts Surrounding Community Health and Instills Feelings of Well-Being categories. By activating outdoor spaces with pollinator habitats, contributing to local biodiversity, and building regular nature-based programming for tenants, our programs strengthen the occupant satisfaction and community health metrics that the Fitwel framework values.

Fitwel certification improves occupant health, supports tenant attraction and retention, increases property value, and positions a building as a recognized leader in occupant wellness. Certified properties also benefit from productivity gains among building occupants, potential cost efficiencies, and a verifiable wellness story that resonates with the growing number of organizations prioritizing employee health in their real estate decisions.

Visit the Fitwel website and select the certification standard that best fits your building type. Fitwel offers standards for commercial office, multifamily, retail, and other property categories. Once you have identified the right track, our team can advise on which nature-based initiatives will generate the most meaningful impact within the Fitwel scoring model and provide the programming and documentation to support your submission.