Health a high priority for housing in 2020

According to a statement from Mulpha, the Essentia townhouse development at Norwest – situated near two of Sydney’s new metro stations – “integrates the latest smart technology with wellness in design principles to create a healthier and more energy-efficient living environment”.

With so many people working and sharing home spaces, Murpha Developments executive general manager Tim Spencer said “it is vital that their home supports, rather than hinders, their sense of wellbeing”.

He acknowledged that “this year, people’s lives have become more centred around their homes and they have become much more conscious of how their home supports an integrated, balanced and healthy lifestyle”.

“They value living within walking distance to neighbourhood amenities, including parks, walking paths, public transport, local services and entertainment options. They prioritise light, open living spaces, greenery and fresh air and access to wellness facilities such as gyms, yoga studios and health services.”

The townhouses integrate a number of smart home features and “wellness in design”, including: extensive use of double glazing and louvres, solar panels, landscaping, rainwater tank storage, home automation, communal wellness facilities for swimming and yoga, and circadian lighting options.

Essentia has also adhered to a number of good planning principles, which include: