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With around 60 to 62 million new homes expected to be built globally each year by 2028, imagine if even a fraction of them were designed with longevity in mind. What if these new builds weren’t just about square footage and sleek finishes, but about adding years, healthy years to our lives? These aren’t just smart homes; they could be Longevity Houses designed with one goal in mind, helping us live a longer, healthier life. It goes beyond luxury or gadgets; it’s about blending design, biology, and community into one seamless experience.
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The Future of Living: Designed for Well-Being
Smart homes can dim your lights or play your favorite playlists. But what if Longevity Houses went a step further? Inspired by innovators like Delos, the minds behind the WELL Building Standard, and our collaboration with our IOCT (Internet of Caring Things) teams with Circadacare on advanced circadian lighting, these homes could be designed to quietly support your well-being. Think of air that’s always fresh and clean, lighting that naturally aligns with your body’s rhythm, and green spaces that bring a sense of calm. It’s not about flashy tech—it’s about thoughtful design working in the background to help you feel your best, every day.
Breathing Easy, Living Better
In these homes, clean air wouldn’t be a bonus—it would be the foundation. Built-in systems could constantly check and adjust humidity, CO2 levels, and pollutants. Companies like Airthings are making this possible, ensuring the air you breathe is as fresh as a mountain breeze, right in your living room.
Here, friendships wouldn’t just be a nice-to-have—they’d be part of the blueprint.
Designed for Connection, Built for Purpose
Living longer isn’t just about what’s inside your home; it’s about the people around you. Imagine communities created to encourage connection. Picture walkable neighbourhoods with community gardens, shared spaces for hobbies, and cozy spots where neighbours naturally come together. Here, friendships wouldn’t just be a nice-to-have—they’d be part of the blueprint.
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Tech That Has Your Back
Your bed could quietly track your sleep patterns and adjust firmenss to your needs, your mirror could give you real-time health insights, and your fridge might offer meal suggestions tailored to your needs. Companies like Withings and Eight Sleep are leading the charge, creating tech that blends effortlessly into daily life. In a Longevity House, this wouldn’t be fancy add-on stuff — it would just be part of the package.
And here is the big question! Would you invest in a home designed to add years to your life?
Would You Pay to Live Longer?
And here is the big question! Would you invest in a home designed to add years to your life? Developers might bet on it. Projects like Masdar City in the United Arab Emirates and NEOM in Saudi Arabia are already pushing the boundaries of sustainable, health-focused living. These futuristic cities are real-world experiments, blending technology, sustainability, and well-being at scale.
The future isn’t far off — it’s waiting for us to imagine it, design it, and build it. What if we started to demand more from our homes, not just for comfort and style but for our health and longevity? Imagine if every home, every neighbourhood, was a place that actively supported us in living not just longer, but better. Because in the house of the future, it wouldn’t just be about living smart. It would be about living longer, healthier, and happier lives.
