Built for Well-being

According to research, we spend a staggering amount of our time indoors – an estimated 80-90% of our lives. From our homes to workplaces, malls, hospitals and more, we often find ourselves in some sort of building.

As modern lifestyles evolve, the importance of our environment and mental health have risen. In this issue titled Built for Well-being, we share how design elements and technology in buildings can improve the well-being of its users.

We hope you enjoy reading this issue!

Hospitals can be an unnerving environment for patients who are already afflicted by their medical condition. Faithful to its name, Bumrungrad Vitalife exemplifies compassionate caring towards patients even in its spatial planning.

As a popular tourist destination to connect with nature, the Birdhouses in Bali takes the trendy biophilic design one step further. Surrounded by lush greenery, the haven allows one to soak in therapeutic tranquillity.

Room controls do not need to be operated from switches on walls. The wireless KNX push-buttons using radio frequency is a flexible solution for those with limited mobility. It allows users to operate room controls via a portable device from any location at home without much movement.

Available in the eye-catching colours of Les Couleurs® Le Corbusier, emergency systems can serve more than their functional purposes. With bright and cheerful tones, they can act as accents to create a positive atmosphere in barrier-free washrooms.

With a greater focus on health after the recent pandemic, Wellness Design - an interior design philosophy that aims to improve the wellbeing of its users - has seen a revitalisation. Through the lens of Maslow's hierarchy of needs, we provide clarity to this concept.

Although accidents at home are improbable, we are often in paranoia for these "what if" situations. By transforming our abodes into smart homes, they can become an extra pair of eyes and hands during emergencies, safeguarding the lives of our loved ones and putting our minds at ease.

On 4 April, JUNG Architecture Talks was hosted for the first time in Bangkok, Thailand, a densely populated city that is a bustling hotspot for tourists. Esteemed speakers engaged in dialogue with regional architects and designers to explore on the growing focus on designing for wellness and how architecture shapes the human experience. Join us at our upcoming international events to explore and discuss emerging trends in architecture!