construction of ‘wellness’- minded buildings? And not just in the office anymore By Barbara Eldredge @barbaraeldredge Jan 31, 2017, 9:42am EST
SHARE
Shutterstock
Millennials care about health—even in their buildings. And this growing cohort of aspiring homeowners is fueling a new construction trend for “wellness” buildings, Construction Dive reports. “Wellness” buildings are not only energy-efficient and environmentally sustainable, but they’re also supposed to improve human health and quality of life. Everything from natural light to air and water quality to open office layouts can be considered a part of the movement to make buildings healthier for the people who live and work in them.
Offices lead the charge, where employers interested in attracting and keeping top talent will invest in wellness-related amenities like healthy snacks, nap pods, and better lighting. But experts say that health-conscious construction will soon bleed over into residential buildings as millennials get used to their healthy office perks and decide they want them at home, too.
Robert Thorne, CEO and co-founder of The Wellness Habitat Company, imagines a near-future where advanced home technology will infuse probiotics and aromatherapy scents into household air, and lighting will automatically adjust to our circadian rhythms.
But while sustainable building practices can be measured in energy savings or
carbon footprint reduction, the effects of wellness-enhancing features are typically more subjective and harder to track since they deal with comfort and long-term physical health. But this statistics challenge isn’t likely to stop developers from catering to the next generation of homeowners. Do check out the full story here.
Via: Construction Dive
AD
THE LATEST
This inflatable dome is actually a
giant pinhole camera Each pinhole projects an inverted image of the surrounding environment onto its translucent interior surface, creating a hundred slightly different takes on what’s outside. By Lauren Ro
Refinancing a mortgage? You can
now count Airbnb income Three lending giants and Fannie Mae are partnering with Airbnb to allow income from renting an extra room count when applying for a mortgage refinance. By Jeff Andrews 1 comment
15 Valentine’s Day home gifts under
$50 We round up 15 home gifts that are romantic enough for Valentine’s Day, but won’t end up in the garbage by February 16. By Emily Heller Why transit nerds are so jealous of Seattle The city’s tweeting traffic engineer explains how small changes to streets are adding up to big improvements By Alissa Walker 1 comment
Modular tiny cabin is the perfect
Greek escape Designed by Mandalaki, Monocabin measures 280 square feet and is easy to assemble, thanks to the modular concrete panels that make up its walls. By Lauren Ro
2018 Winter Olympics: Every venue
in Pyeongchang, in photos From a giant stadium to snow-covered ski runs, here’s where all the Olympic magic will happen in South Korea. By Megan Barber
