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Wellness Real Estate: When Design is Healthcare in Every Dimension
There are three key factors that determine human health: genetics, lifestyle, and environment. Advances in engineering, urban planning, and building infrastructure help humans enjoy comfort and safety. An environment conducive to a fast-paced lifestyle can increase the risk of health problems.
There are three key factors that determine the state of human health: genetics;(Genetics) Lifestyle(Lifestyle) and the environment (Environment) Advances in engineering, urban planning, and building infrastructure provide human comfort and safety. An environment conducive to a fast-paced lifestyle can increase the risk of health problems such as prolonged sitting and working. Lack of exercise Improper food consumption habits Stress Lack of social interaction, as well as exposure to various forms of pollution
If you want to be healthy, in addition to adjusting your behavior, it is equally important to choose an environment that is conducive to a healthy lifestyle. Especially choosing the right place to live.Wellness Real Estate or wellness real estate refers to buildings, surrounding areas and communities that are designed to promote the holistic health of residents, occupants and visitors. The design covers some or all of the health dimensions, including:
1. Physical well-being (Physical Wellness)
The design aims to promote the physical health of building users by choosing non-toxic furnishings and furnishings. Along with providing clean air and water, as well as an environment conducive to quality sleep. In addition, providing facilities and services that promote physical movement. Exercise, recreational activities, as well as strenuous trips such as walking and cycling, as well as access to healthy food and preventive health care services.
2. Social well-being (Social Wellness)
The building is designed to encourage social interaction through the layout of the living space. Common areas with facilities services and activities that facilitate meeting, discussion, and building good relationships between residents and neighbors.
3. Mental well-being Emotional and spiritual (Mental, Emotional, and Spiritual Wellness)
The building is designed with a connection with nature, culture and tradition. Residents can pursue hobbies that suit their individual preferences or activities related to spiritual beliefs.Work-life balance)
4. Environmental well-being (Environmental Wellness)
The design focuses on the conservation of natural resources. Choose materials that can be recycled, save energy, and be environmentally friendly. In addition, it encourages residents to lead a sustainable lifestyle, such as reducing the use of cars. Waste sorting and recycling, growing vegetables in the kitchen garden, and supporting local food production.
5. Community well-being (Community Wellness)
Designing living spaces that are conducive to the community Embracing diversity and involving residents in the care and development of the community Building trust and participation as strong citizens
6. Financial well-being (Economic & Financial Wellness)
The community is designed to facilitate daily living such as working, going to school, shopping, through a variety of transportation options and short distances, as well as setting housing prices accordingly so that people in the community can own them.
A good environment is the foundation of a long life.
Numerous studies have concluded that green spaces play an important role in physical health, mental health, and quality of life of residents. Mental health and quality of life of residents. If the proportion of green space decreases by only 1% and the level of fine particulate matter decreases, the level of fine particulate matter will increase.PMAn increase of 10 micrograms per cubic meter will increase the risk of death by about 1%.
Living in areas with green spaces is associated with a reduced risk of many chronic non-communicable diseases, including high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, hyperlipidemia, stroke, and coronary heart disease. This is because green spaces are conducive to good health, including promoting physical activity, reducing stress, reducing air pollution, and helping to relieve heat from the urban heat island phenomenon.(Urban heat island) This is caused by building materials such as concrete that absorb and retain heat during daylight hours. It was found that people who live in dense areas of green space within a radius of about 500 meters from their residences have a 26-27% lower risk of cardiovascular disease.,The risk will be reduced by about 21 meters.-In addition, if you add only 1 square meter of green space, you can reduce the overall mortality rate by about 0.002%, and if it is a large green space, it can reduce the death rate by as much as 0.011%.
In terms of lighting. Research has shown that areas with high levels of light pollution, which are often found in urban areas, such as street lights that are too bright, light from billboards, or bright car headlights. There is an incidence of cancer.BreastIn areas with a light accumulation value of more than 21 pixels. The incidence rate of breast cancer increased by about 10.9 cases per 100 people.,000 people per year In addition, people who work night shifts and are regularly exposed to light from the electrical system at night. are more likely to face a higher risk of breast cancer than other groups. However, there is currently no clear association with the occurrence of prostate cancer.
According to this data, the environment is extremely important for health, so the design of buildings and communities should not be limited to the dimension of beauty or comfort. Rather, it should be part of the long-term health promotion and care system. Creating an environment that is conducive to a healthy lifestyle is one of the most cost-effective and sustainable investments.
By Medical Team BDMS Wellness Clinic Institute
and the Association of Doctors to Restore Health and Promote Obesity Education. Krung Ung Thep (BARSO)
References
1. Johnston K, Yeung O, Global Wellness Institute. Wellness Real Estate: Market Growth (2019–2023) and Future Developments. Miami, FL: Global Wellness Institute; 2024 May [cited 2026 Jan 19]. Available from: https://globalwellnessinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/GWI-Wellness-Real-Estate-2024.pdf