The Rise Homes team proudly announces that Spinners Yard has been awarded a 3-Star Fitwel certification, the highest possible rating. The accreditation recognises the building and the team’s commitment to promoting residents’ health and well-being through superior building design and operational strategies.
The 3-Star Fitwel accreditation underscores Rise Homes’s dedication to creating environments that positively impact the health of its Spinners Yard residents and users. This certification assesses various aspects of a building’s design and operation, including its impact on physical activity, occupant safety, healthy food access, mental well-being, and community connectivity.
Sarah Snape, Managing Director at Rise Homes said “Achieving the 3-Star Fitwel rating is a testament to our unwavering commitment to providing spaces that not only meet the high standards of sustainability but also actively enhance the health and quality of life for everyone within our development.”
Fitwel is a leading global healthy building certification system. Operated by the Center for Active Design (CfAD), Fitwel provides evidence-based strategies to optimize building environments and improve occupant health and productivity.
Spinners Yard’s achievement of the 3-Star Fitwel accreditation highlights Rise Homes innovative approach to development, prioritizing the holistic well-being of its community. This recognition solidifies Rise Homes’s position as a leader in creating healthy, sustainable, and thriving urban spaces in Leeds.