This collection of sources centers on Habitus, a proposed residential wellness interior design standard developed by Sarah Anne Shields, aiming to enhance occupant health through thoughtful interior environments. The text explores the negative health consequences of urbanization, highlighting issues related to air, water, sound, illumination, and temperature. It reviews existing building certifications like LEED, WELL, and Fitwel, comparing their approaches to wellness, and introduces Habitus as a new standard with specific criteria for these environmental factors. Ultimately, the sources detail the application of the Habitus standard to a multi-family residential project, demonstrating design solutions for public and private spaces that prioritize occupant well-being.
Introduction to HABITUS
Designing Wellness: The Standard for Healthier Homes
Sep 05, 2025
HABITUS
HABITUS is a wellness-based residential interior design standard that evaluates how homes support human health and quality of life through seven key factors: water, air, sound, illumination, temperature, and urban systems. It provides a framework for creating living environments that are healthier, more sustainable, and deeply connected to human well-being.
HABITUS is a wellness-based residential interior design standard that evaluates how homes support human health and quality of life through seven key factors: water, air, sound, illumination, temperature, and urban systems. It provides a framework for creating living environments that are healthier, more sustainable, and deeply connected to human well-being.Listen on
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