Healthy and Inclusive Building Manuals & Certification
Better Space. Better Outcome. Better For Everyone
Healthier, more inclusive buildings are at the heart of the global wellness real estate boom. The global wellness economy reached about US$6.8 trillion in 2024, with wellness real estate a key driver at about US$548 billion. People are no longer only thinking about diet, exercise, or sleep — they are also thinking about how the spaces where they live, work, learn and shop may affect their health, wellbeing, and sense of inclusion.
Certify mistakes can happen when a residential or commercial space is designed or renovated without considering requirements in HBD material choices, limited accessibility, or overlooked environmental factors can lead to discomfort, higher running costs, lower value, and missed opportunities.
Our Healthy and Inclusive Building Manuals and Certification pathway give homeowners, renovators, developers, designers, builders and businesses the clarity and confidence to make better choices. Create spaces that support wellbeing, welcome everyone, and appeal to health-conscious buyers or clients — helping your projects stand out and support premium positioning in today's market.
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US$6.8 TRILLION
Global wellness economy in 2024
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US$548 BILLION
Wellness real estate in 2024
Why It Matters
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Healthier
Material Choices
Reduce exposure to toxins and create safer, cleaner environments for you, your family, occupants and clients.
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Better Indoor Environmental Quality
Improve air, light, comfort and acoustics for spaces that support wellbeing every day.
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More Inclusive Design Decisions
Design for all ages and abilities, with practical inclusive solutions that benefit everyone.
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Lower Risks & Future-Proofed
Reduce the risk of costly mistakes, compliance issues and future renovations.
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Stronger Value & Market Appeal
Appeal to health-conscious buyers, tenants, clients or tenants and support premium positioning.
How Certification Works
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1. Choose Your Pathway
Choose a package that fits your project needs. Select the option that best suits your goals and where your journey begins.
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2. Submit Your Evidence
Complete the checklist and provide the required information to show your space meets the criteria.
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3. HBD Reviews & Rates
HBD reviews the evidence and rates the space using the star rating system.
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4. Receive Your Outcome
Successful audits lead to 1–5 stars and a digital badge and certificate, validating your projects. Use branding, make more inclusive spaces, undertake improvements and receive their rating.
Choose From The Following Below
1. Building Manuals Only
Buyers can choose between Healthy Building Manuals or Inclusive Building Manuals.
Each manual is available in Residential or Commercial versions.
From $199 AUD each
2. Healthy Building Manual + Certification
Receive the Healthy Building Manual plus certification to recognise your healthier project.
Includes certificate, digital badge and printable display sign.
From $449 AUD
3. Inclusive Building Manual + Certification
Receive the Inclusive Building Manual plus certification to recognise your inclusive project.
Includes certificate, digital badge and printable display sign.
From $449 AUD
4. Complete Certification Package
Get both pathways together for the complete certification package.
Includes both manuals, both certificates, digital badges and printable display sign.
From $749 AUD
If You Choose Manual Only
Digital
Manual
Practical Design
Guidance
Helpful
Checklists
Healthier Material
Product Guidance
Sustainable Summary
+ Advice
If You Choose Manual + Certification
Digital
Manual
Client Achievement
Checklist
Photo Submission
for Evidence
Reviewed by
HBD
