Featured Reports & Publications

Through a combination of data derived from Fitwel scorecards, property financial metrics, and tenant and resident survey results of 60 QuadReal properties, this benchmark report by the Center for Active Design (CfAD) begins to establish that healthy building strategies not only improve human health — they drive occupant satisfaction and financial outcomes. Complete our brief form to download this free resource.

Coordinated by BGO, the United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) and the Center for Active Design (CfAD), this report reveals how COVID-19 has elevated the importance of health in real estate investment decision-making. Along with key findings from one of the largest studies of global real estate health and wellness investment ever conducted, 3 major sector recommendations are presented to better incorporate health and wellness into ESG strategies. Surveyed respondents represent USD $5.75 trillion in total AUM. Complete our brief form to download this free resource.

With Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) investments on track to surpass $53 trillion by 2025, the real estate industry requires data-driven solutions that provide metrics and insights on material risk. Based on exploration and analysis of academic research, leading ESG frameworks, and interviews with leading stakeholders, this Fitwel Guide outlines 5 key areas and metrics for quantifying the “S” in ESG reporting. Complete our brief form to download this free resource.

The Office Guide to Building Health offers a practical roadmap, from ideas to action, supporting tenants and landlords in their endeavor to create healthy, welcoming offices — regardless of budget, capacity, or expertise. Splitting its content across three distinct stages of tenant occupancy, the Office Guide posits key questions to consider in selecting and developing high-performing office spaces. By the Center for Active Design (CfAD) and QuadReal. Use our cart system to download this free resource.

By surveying the latest scientific literature, interviewing industry leaders, incorporating sector-specific best practices, and drawing upon results from real estate projects that have successfully achieved Fitwel Certification, we have created a comprehensive report aimed at determining what actions are most effective when it comes to supporting health and wellness in the industrial sector. By the Center for Active Design (CfAD) and QuadReal. Complete our brief form to download this free resource.

Need help getting started with your Fitwel Certification project? The Submission Workbook provides guidance for Fitwel registration and certification such as selecting the proper scorecard, including identifying the correct certification pathway, property composition, use type, project boundary plus best practices, reminders, and tips to avoid common mistakes. The workbook also features sample documentation to convey and visualize the successful elements of certification documentation. Complete our brief form to download this free resource.

This new 4-part publication series — starting with Defining Best in Building Health — explores the stories and case studies behind 2023 winners, as well as exclusive industry insights and trends related to proving the value and impact of health-centric "S" strategies in ESG reporting. Building Health features some of the world’s leading real estate companies, including Harrison Street, Nuveen, Clarion Partners, and Lendlease Americas. Complete our brief form to download this free resource.

In issue #2 of our Building Health series — Expanding the Evidence — we explore the financial value and potential risks associated with climate change and its implications for health, providing the industry with knowledge and actionable ways to future-proof real estate by quantifying the 'S' of ESG through the evolving Fitwel Standard. Complete our brief form to download this free resource.