Best Health & Wellness Certifications for Buildings

WELL Certification

International WELL Building Institute

The most comprehensive health-focused building standard. WELL evaluates 10 concepts — air, water, nourishment, light, movement, thermal comfort, sound, materials, mind, and community — through performance-based testing.

Fitwel Certification

Center for Active Design

Developed by the CDC and GSA, Fitwel is a cost-effective, evidence-based certification focused on health outcomes in buildings. Over 1,000 projects certified across 40+ countries.

WELL Health-Safety Rating

International WELL Building Institute

Created in response to COVID-19, this rating verifies that buildings have implemented evidence-based health and safety protocols for cleaning, emergency preparedness, and air and water quality.

WELL Performance Rating

International WELL Building Institute

A data-driven rating that measures actual building performance across air, water, light, sound, and thermal comfort. Uses ongoing monitoring rather than one-time assessment.

WELL at Scale

International WELL Building Institute

Designed for organizations managing multiple buildings or an entire portfolio. WELL at Scale enables companies to implement health strategies consistently across all their spaces.

Ecolab Science Certified

EcoLab

A science-based certification for cleaning and hygiene in commercial spaces. Ecolab Science Certified verifies that facilities meet expert-level cleanliness and public health standards.

SCS Indoor Air Quality Gold

SCS Global Services

SCS Global Services' certification for buildings achieving superior indoor air quality. Verifies low levels of volatile organic compounds, formaldehyde, and other pollutants through rigorous testing.

Danish Indoor Climate Label

Danish Indoor Climate Labelling

Denmark's certification for healthy indoor environments, evaluating ventilation, thermal comfort, acoustics, and daylight. One of Europe's most established indoor climate standards for buildings.

CHPS - Collaborative for High Performance Schools

Collaborative for High Performance Schools

The leading certification for healthy, high-performance school buildings. CHPS evaluates indoor air quality, daylighting, acoustics, and thermal comfort to create optimal learning environments.

SCS Indoor Advantage and Indoor Advantage Fold

SCS Global Services

SCS certification verifying that building interiors meet stringent indoor air quality standards. Tests for VOCs, formaldehyde, and other emissions to ensure healthy occupied spaces.