How Alvéole’s solutions align with FITWEL
Fitwel focuses on the 7 Fitwel Health Impact Categories. Alvéole primarily supports initiatives that fall under Impacts Surrounding Community Health and Instills Feelings of Well-Being.
Outdoor space and amenities
Create vibrant outdoor spaces with the addition of beehives and wild bee habitats.
Occupant satisfaction
We're often told our tenant engagement events are the most fun and memorable events of the year.
Integrated pest management plan
Pesticide monitoring and customized pest control recommendations play a key role in your IPM plan.
Support biodiversity
Promote urban biodiversity through events, communication tools, and by installing wild bee habitat and implementing pollinator-friendly landscaping.
The Old Post Office in Chicago maintains their Fitwel certification with Alvéole
In partnership with Alvéole, The Old Post Office in Chicago boasts a 2-star Fitwel rating.
- The honey bee hive is installed on a lush 3.5 acre green roof.
- The bees pollinate the 40,000 plants growing atop the roof.
- Tenants have access to the outdoor space as well as events and hive visits led by their Alvéole beekeeper.
Common questions
Originally created by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention and U.S. General Services Administration, Fitwel is committed to creating healthier buildings for all. Fitwel focuses on 7 Health Impact Categories: Reduces Morbidity and Absenteeism, Supports Social Equity for Vulnerable Populations, Instills Feelings of Well-Being, Enhances Access to Healthy Foods, Promotes Occupant Safety, Increases Physical Activity.
Integrating Alvéole’s solutions at your building can help earn Fitwel points by activating outdoor space, supporting biodiversity, and improving occupant satisfaction.
Earning a Fitwel certification improves occupant health and well-being, tenant attraction and retention, and building marketability by aligning with sustainability and ESG goals. It can lead to increased property value, cost savings through more efficient practices, and improved employee productivity, while positioning your building as a leader in wellness-focused real estate.
To begin the process of certifying your building, visit the Fitwel website and choose the appropriate Fitwel certification standard based on your building type.
