Wellness communities are Built Environments proactively designed to support the holistic health of those who live, work and play there.

They are intentional, scalable, focused, contextual, activated, and respectful.

The 'Built Environment' significantly impacts health and well-being. It is a term that encompasses everything from buildings and infrastructure to urban planning, and it's crucial to design spaces that promotes wellness and directly addresses potential risks.

We invite you to explore the relationship between wellness and the built environment:

The Impact of the Built Environment on Wellness

Physical Health:

Mental Health:

The design of buildings and urban spaces can influence physical activity, access to healthy food, and exposure to pollutants.

The built environment can impact mental well-being through factors like access to nature, social interaction opportunities, and the quality of indoor spaces.

Social Well-being:

Well-designed spaces can foster social connections and community engagement, which are vital for overall well-being.

Environmental Health:

The built environment can expose people to toxins or pollutants, impacting health outcomes.

Resilience:

The built environment can influence human resilience through the consideration of individual and communal needs, and how social connectedness can provide a crucial support network.

Designing for Wellness

Earth Angel's coordinated approach

Biophilic Design:

Incorporating nature into the built environment, such as through green spaces, natural light, and natural materials, can promote well-being.

Promoting Physical Activity:

Designing for walkability, bikeability, and access to recreational facilities can encourage active lifestyles.

Indoor Air Quality:

Prioritising ventilation, using low-VOC materials, and controlling humidity can improve indoor air quality and reduce exposure to pollutants.

Creating spaces that encourage interaction and community engagement, such as shared BBQ kitchens, community gardens, and gathering areas, can foster social connections.

Social Spaces:

Accessibility:

Designing for accessibility ensures that everyone can participate in and benefit from the built environment, regardless of their abilities.

Environmental Stewardship:

Environmental stewardship encompasses both a philosophy and actions focused on protecting, restoring, and sustainably using natural resources for the benefit of both the environment and the community.

Economics:

Reducing the cost of living, Creating jobs, sourcing locally, training and community generational interaction are behind just some of the economic benefits of our approach to building sustainable communities.