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Developed over a decade and backed by
the latest scientific research, WELL is the
brainchild of the International WELL
Building Institute (IWBI) and has been
adopted in more than 32,000 projects
“People are seeking across 98 countries.
The latest iteration, WELLv2, further
communities that support advances these principles by setting
performance standards for design
interventions, operational protocols and
the things that matter policies, and a commitment to fostering a
culture of health and wellbeing.
most – health, wellbeing, “There’s growing acknowledgment
internationally that mental and physical
wellbeing begins with a healthy building
fitness, lifestyle, family and community,” says Mirvac General
Manager Design, Marketing and Sales,
Diana Sarcasmo.
and friendships.” “Despite this, these concepts are relatively
new to Australia, particularly in the
residential development space.
DIANA SARCASMO
Mirvac General Manager Design, Marketing and Sales “While we have come a long way in terms of
sustainable design, treating wellbeing with
a similar level of focus is set to be the next
big shift in architecture here and one where
Mirvac is already taking the lead.”
Ms Sarcasmo says demand for buildings
that support wellbeing has grown Artist’s impression. Architecture, services and landscaping are indicative only and subject to change. Image shows Three bedroom courtyard
exponentially, with greater expectation that apartment upgraded finishes and fittings options. Furnishings included in this artist impression are not included in this apartment.
the home should promote a healthier, more
sustainable and satisfying lifestyle.
“People are seeking communities that “We’ve put significant focus into residential development at Green Above: Indoor-outdoor living
support the things that matter most – ensuring our residents live their Square, with a focus on the design Left: Portman on the Park
health, wellbeing, fitness, lifestyle, family best lives by delivering amenity and internal workings of the
and friendships,” she says. such as parks, playgrounds building to deliver clean filtered
and pathway networks, air and water, natural lighting and
community events and selecting cooling.
active locations that increase
Artist’s impression. Architecture, services, landscaping and furnishings are indicative only and subject to change. opportunities for connection. “We saw an opportunity to apply
the WELL concepts to residential
“Now we’re taking it further apartments, which to date have
by carefully considering how been more commonly associated “For us it is worth the
we can enhance wellbeing by with commercial buildings,” says
concentrating on the fundamentals Ms Sarcasmo. investment to create
such as air, light and water in the
buildings we create. “In an office setting, they have been
linked to boosts in productivity and
“It’s about looking beyond the improvements in overall wellbeing a healthier environment
aesthetics and deep into the way and have been embraced by some of
a building functions and how the world’s largest companies. for our residents.”
that impacts the indoor living
environment.” “Our view was if they can benefit
those working in a nine to five office
BRETT CRELLIN
The timing of Mirvac’s decision environment, they can have just as Mirvac Design Director
to pursue WELLv2 Certification significant benefits at home.”
for Portman on the Park, Portman
House and The Frederick at Green The WELLv2 rating system relies
Square, was no accident. A summer on 10 central concepts that support
of bushfires had made it unpleasant good health: air, water, light,
to venture outdoors or open nourishment, movement, thermal
windows. comfort, sound, materials, mind
and community.
By the time the fires had been
extinguished and the air had Mirvac focused its energies on the
cleared, Covid delivered a second mechanics of clean air and water,
hit, once again confining residents knowing the design and location
to extended periods within their already optimised liveability and
homes. It convinced Mirvac to infrastructure and the amenity of
apply the design principles of the development gave residents the
its own workplace to its new best possible opportunities for a
happy and healthy lifestyle.

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