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?

Health expenses compete with housing costs. Lower-income adults, who suffer from high rates of chronic disease, have the greatest difficulty affording insurance related costs.

Lack of access to nutritious fresh foods in neighborhoods underserved by grocery stores, is linked to higher rates of chronic diseases.