Best Spaces™ Standard v1
Now Available for Public Preview
This preview is intended to support early transparency and allow stakeholders to engage with the full framework in advance of structured feedback. The Best Spaces Technical Advisory Group and Steering Committee will continue to refine the Standard in the coming weeks.
For questions, please contact info@bestspaces.org.
Public comment begins May 18, 2026
Best Spaces Certification™
Projects undergoing the Best Spaces Standard may pursue two certifications confirming that the priorities of communities and end-users were met during design and post-occupancy. Best Spaces Certifications communicate to industry leaders, state and local governments, potential building end-users, and other stakeholders that your project is positioned to have a positive social impact.
Create Value with Best Spaces
The Best Spaces Standard supports meaningful, equitable, and inclusive community-engaged design, helping businesses, organizations, and building owners to:
Enhance end-user satisfaction, improve project quality, and maximize property usage.
Increase property desirability, market rents, and resale values.
Create a stronger sense of community, boosting goodwill and public support for projects.
Demonstrate leadership in social responsibility — a growing requirement in ESG and GRESB reporting, as well as RFP procurements.
Registration and Certification Fees
There is a one-time registration fee for projects pursuing the Best Spaces Standard. During registration, projects are assigned a Best Spaces Verifier who will provide coaching and guidance during certification pursuits. Registration fees include a one-hour kick-off strategy meeting as well as up to four hours of additional, as-needed coaching.
If you are interested in pursuing Best Spaces Certification™ and would like to discuss our fees, please email info@bestspaces.org.
