Request a consultation
100% free of charge
Create planning security.
Integrate health.
Arrange a meeting
Knowing what is important - from the first sketch to handover.
Why AFBA?
The integration of health certificates is a special quality feature in the competition for clients. With AFBA certification, architects and planners underpin their expertise in:
Innovation leadership
Positioning as future-oriented designers with medically validated planning principles.
Realization of human-centered architecture
Designing spaces that measurably improve well-being.
Holistic design quality
The AFBA seal requires interdisciplinary thinking - from the exterior to the building envelope to the interior design and indoor air.
Get to know the AFBA
Your partner for allergy-friendly and healthy projects
AFBA combines medical expertise with the requirements of modern planning.
We support architectural offices and planners with clear criteria, scientifically based standards and a seal that creates trust - for your clients, for users, for you.
Step 1
Check planning and understand criteria
Find out at an early stage which requirements must be met for the seal - for a well thought-out, healthy concept right from the start.
Step 2
Derive and implement measures
We support you in making the right decisions for materials, room concepts and technical solutions - so that everything fits.
Step 3
Secure certificate & create trust
After testing by an independent advisory board, you will receive the AFBA seal - as a strong argument for building owners, users and public tenders.
Fewer risks, more user-friendliness - build healthier with AFBA.
With our support, you can perfect your planning process. You create built environments that meet future health requirements - well-founded, comprehensible and certified.
Your free initial consultation
About AFBA
As the first port of call for health-oriented construction, we support projects from vision to implementation. With our expertise, we make the invisible visible - and set new standards for quality of stay and value retention.
Learn more
5+
Years of experience
2 Mio qm
Realized area
29
Partner
Frequently asked questions
To which projects is the AFBA certification applicable?
The certification is suitable for new buildings and renovations in the residential, office and education sectors, as well as for healthcare and public facilities.
How does the certification process work?
The process comprises four steps: Inquiry, consultation, review by a medical committee and issuance of the seal if all criteria are met.
What advantages does the AFBA seal offer investors?
The seal makes health quality visible - a measurable added value that has a positive impact on ESG ratings, marketing and user loyalty.
How long does the certification take?
The duration varies depending on the progress of the project and the planning status - usually between 4 and 8 weeks from the complete submission of the documents.
What exactly is assessed during the audit?
Among other things, air quality, materials, avoidance of irritants and indoor and outdoor allergy prevention measures are evaluated.
Can we make contact during the planning phase?
Absolutely - the earlier, the better. In this way, later adjustments can be avoided and certification capability can be considered from the outset.
© 2025 Allergy Friendly Building Alliance GmbH. All rights reserved.