Impact Categories
The Fitwel strategies address health holistically as an interconnected system. By linking empirical, scientific evidence with the strategies, each pertains to at least one of the seven impact categories. Strategies that have the strongest evidence base and a high demonstrated impact are allocated more points. Additionally, many strategies address multiple impact categories. This allows teams to prioritize effective and beneficial options based on the project and its goals. Fitwel uses a dynamic weighted point system. While each strategy has a direct impact on one of the seven impact categories, they are weighted based on the strength of impact. Point allocation is based on the strength of evidence, as well as strength of measurable impact on health, based on a mathematical algorithm. There are seven impact categories.
Impacts Community Health Broadens impact of project beyond the health of on-site occupants to reach those who live, work, play or learn in neighboring areas
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Reduces Morbidity and Absenteeism
Supports Social Equality for Vulnerable Populations
Promotes decreased rates of chronic disease and mental health conditions; resulting in reduced disease transmissions and fewer missed days of work
Ensures range of populations have increased access to health promoting opportunities through universal accessibility, pricing incentives, and targeted amenities
Instills Feelings
Promotes inclus relaxation and safety through and clean space enhanced conne nature
