According to many experts, these two years of corona have led to multiple personality changes. Builders need to understand it more than ever. They need to check in with the clients on an individual basis. People can be exposed to contaminants and have their lives influenced by an unhealthy indoor environment. This can lead to diabetes, coronary artery disease, and asthma. In the case of COVID-19, a lack of indoor ventilation raises the infection’s likelihood of spreading.
The World Health Organization (WHO) defines health not as merely the absence of ill-health but as “a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being”. The real estate sector has understood that people require a wholesome experience rather than just a home, and now they plan on providing a perfect platform for social and mental growth.
Personal well-being is a key goal for 90 percent of luxury homeowners. Real estate options that allow them to practice personal wellness (meditation areas, home spas, and home gyms) are particularly appealing.
Developers are witnessing an increased demand for sterility and sanitation, electronic entries and touchless functionalities from prospective buyers. Besides this, the focus is also on wellness amenities that encompass on-site spas, high-tech ultra-violet (UV) lighting, air filtration, and on-site medical care. This has also affected the real estate sector and has allowed the real estate sector to bloom in such difficult times, as buyers are ready to shelve extra money on these facilities.
Open spaces and amenities play a great role in attracting and engaging different age groups. While the kids get to play in a dedicated children’s play area, the elderly can take a walk in beautifully landscaped parks. Youngsters and working professionals can spend quality time in the swimming pools, gyms etc. Having something for every age group gives an edge over its competitors to any residential property.
Builders are now incorporating modern hi-tech facilities such as surveillance cameras, swipe card/ face recognition access, biometric main door lock, hands-free music devices and master switches, Wi-Fi boosters, intelligent curtain control and gas detector. Energy-efficient features to control room temperatures through home assistant gadgets into health amenities such as modular interiors, indoor gyms, yoga rooms, and open green spaces to create a safe environment – are also incorporated.
Apart from design features such as greenery, water, and zen spaces, wellness properties pay attention to indoor air quality, light, acoustics, and sleep and provide physical activity and social engagement opportunities. Wellness and lifestyle in real estate is defined as homes that are proactively designed and built to support the holistic health of their residents.
The value of private areas has grown dramatically as the utilisation of public spaces has decreased. A wellness home’s incremental value is a one-time transaction protecting us from future vulnerabilities and instabilities. People now want to live long lives that are meaningful and enriched by good health and fitness.
Due to the frantic pace at which we deal with our everyday urban lives, customers prefer homes where they can recharge and rejuvenate. Also, there is a growing consciousness to maintain healthy lives, especially among younger generations. Customers are aware and keen to learn about design facilities, materials, products, and processes used during construction to ensure that they live in healthy environments.
