Center for Active Design

Findings show that height adjustable workstations help workers be more productive, concentrate better, and improve overall health after leaving the office. This study is an important piece of research that grounds our workplace initiatives and contributes to the larger body of research that supports how we make the connection between health and the design of the built environment.

Introducing the Assembly: Civic Design Guidelines

We are thrilled to release our newest publication—the Assembly: Civic Design Guidelines. This groundbreaking playbook demonstrates that well-designed and well-maintained public spaces can be a force for supporting the civic wellbeing of communities.

FITWEL & Design is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS). Participation by The Center for Active Design and/or any other organization does not imply endorsement by HHS.

Fitwel is a cost-effective, high-impact certification system that is transforming workplace and residential environments through design and operational stratgies. Fitwel was developed by the U.S. CDC and GSA and is operated by the Center for Active Design. To learn more, visit Fitwel.org.

Did you know?

Changes in dining room design may contribute to increased knowledge of the food environment, preference for fruits and vegetables, and higher vegetable consumption.

When using playgrounds that are painted with designs for games and imaginative play, kids engage in moderate to vigorous activity for more than 50% of their recess period.