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ACTIU: The only WELL and LEED Platinum recertified industrial site in the world

ACTIU: The only WELL and LEED Platinum recertified industrial site in the world

APRIL 2024
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3 minutes

At Actiu, we prefer to focus on action rather than theory, as there are experts who take care of that. We are happy to see our commitment endorsed by prestigious organizations. Recently, the International WELL Building Institute renewed our WELL Platinum certification, obtained at the end of the last decade, and our score has risen from 82 to 90 points. This recognition highlights the emphasis we place on the well-being of our employees and users, placing us at the forefront in our country and among the most outstanding headquarters internationally in this regard.

This ranking evaluates specific aspects such as lighting, sound, temperature and even people's state of mind. Our philosophy, based on the design and equipment of sustainable and healthy workspaces, is reinforced here by implementing it from the heart of the company: the corporate headquarters itself.

Our facilities reach world reference status with the WELL Platinum recertification, obtained in 2019 and now revalued with 90 points.
"Recertifying and achieving that score is something to be really proud of as a team, since most of the top rated ones are usually between 82 and 84 points". Anna Ferrer, partner of CU4 Arquitectura and WELL auditor of our facilities- She also adds that the few facilities that equal or exceed that rating "usually belong to multinationals".

According to the accredited professional, maintaining this certification "requires continuous monitoring of measurable standards that allow us to guarantee that this building, this organization, cares about its people and its community. Ferrer also highlights the importance of products such as "sound-absorbing panels, which improve the soundproofing of spaces; or elevating tables, which improve user movement", among others.

p = Points obtained in the Well certification

Anti-aging architecture

Anti-aging architecture emerges as a paradigm in design, prioritizing the creation of spaces that promote well-being and facilitate healthy aging for its users. At Actiu we try to take this into account in our corporate headquarters. Its workspaces not only comply with the principles of this architecture through the integration of natural light, green areas and advanced ventilation systems, but it also stands as a model of sustainability and psychophysical well-being in the workplace.

Located in Castalla (Alicante), the headquarters represents a milestone in health-oriented architectural design, being the only building in Spain and internationally that to date has achieved recertification under the WELLPilot v2 standard.In addition, it is important to note that, of the 17 global entities certified under this specific category, only Actiu has simultaneously achieved LEED Platinum distinction. This positions us not only as pioneers in adopting construction and design practices that favor healthy aging, but also as leaders in environmental commitment and sustainability.

The recognition earned for our scientific and professional approach to sustainable and pro-health design highlights the importance of creating work environments that meet high standards of efficiency and actively promote the health and well-being of people. This paradigm demonstrates how the built environment, through conscious design and meticulous planning, can have a direct and positive impact on human health and longevity.

Acoustic comfort score

The WELL Sound parameter has also increased in our score compared to the original certification. It aims to strengthen the health and well-being of workers and users by identifying and mitigating acoustic comfort parameters that shape experiences in the built environment.

In this sense, a measurement has been carried out that has allowed to reduce the ambient noise levels, obtaining figures well below the maximum thresholds for ambient background noise.

In this way, we have achieved the highest score regarding the levels of exposure to interior and exterior noise that influence all the people who carry out their professional work in Actiu's corporate building.

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