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WELLSTATE JOURNAL

The WELLSTATE Journal shares research-led insights on how built environments shape wellbeing — translating complex ideas into practical guidance, one space at a time.

Why Merging Wellness and Homes is Essential

Merging wellness with home design is essential because our living spaces profoundly impact our health, future generations, and communities — making wellness-focused homes not just desirable, but necessary for a thriving future.

Building Well: Integrating Wellness and the Science of Space into Home Design

Designing homes with wellness in mind—from scientific principles to ancient traditions—creates spaces that not only function well but also nurture our physical, emotional, and energetic wellbeing.

Wellness at Home, Without the Renovation: How Renters Can Align with WELLSTATE

Renters and cost-conscious individuals can easily improve their living spaces to align with WELLSTATE by making small, intentional changes like rearranging furniture, adding plants, and creating sensory zones, all without major renovations.

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Beyond Compliance: How WELLSTATE Builds on the New Zealand Healthy Homes Standards

Healthy Homes Standards raised the bar — but WELLSTATE takes it further. Discover how our certification builds on compliance to support full-spectrum wellness and modern living.

The Science of Productive Spaces: How Wellness Design Transforms Employee Mental Health and Performance

Studies show wellness-focused offices boost focus, cut stress, and reduce sick days. A well-designed workspace is a business essential, not a luxury.

More Than Aesthetics: The Science Behind Wellness-Centric Homes

Discover the science behind homes that feel as good as they look — where natural light, clean air, biophilic design, and thoughtful layouts work together to support your health and wellbeing every day.

The Role of Biophilic Design in Mental Health: Bringing Nature Indoors

Bringing nature indoors is more than aesthetic, it’s science. Discover how small changes can transform your space into a sanctuary for mental health.

Homes That Heal: Why Childhood Development Starts with Where You Live

Your child’s brain, immune system, and emotional wellbeing are shaped by the space they grow up in.

Wellness isn’t an add-on—it starts from day one.

WELLSTATE Holiday Edition - Cognitive Science meets Biophilic Design

This season, we’re blending cognitive science with biophilic design to boost your well-being. From the dopamine-hit of natural greenery to the cortisol-lowering magic of warm light...