Holland Park BTR Secures 3* Fitwel Certification
20th Sep 2023
Glasgow’s newest BTR neighbourhood, Moda, Holland Park, has secured a three-star Fitwel certification.
The three-star accreditation from the world’s leading certification system for healthy buildings and communities is a first for Glasgow and one of the first to be granted to a residential building in Europe. Moda recognised as a leader in Fitwel accreditations and have the distinction of holding the most globally.
Moda, Holland Park has been designed with wellbeing at its core, allowing residents to live their healthiest and happiest lives. Amenities include a 24-hour gym and fitness centre featuring state-of-the-art exercise equipment and technology, along with access to personal trainers and wellness experts, as well as bookable gym and studio spaces.
Designed to foster community and combat loneliness, other amenities include private dining rooms, cinema and gaming rooms, sky lounges with panoramic views over Glasgow, and roof terraces with green space and BBQ areas. Dedicated on-site teams will also facilitate a regular programme of resident events and activities, and the co-working space with bookable meeting rooms will allow residents to work flexibly and achieve a better work/life balance.
Each home at Moda, Holland Park has been constructed with sound proofing that is five decibels above the required levels, which provides a sense of calm and quiet throughout the neighbourhood. Environment sensors by Utopi, a partner of Moda, are installed in each home and amenity space to monitor humidity, temperature, light levels and air quality. Residents will then have access to this data through the MyModa app.
Moda, Holland Park is situated on the site of the former police headquartes and is just minutes’ walk from Charing Cross station encouraging residents to walk, cycle or use public transport.
Richard Smith, Managing Director, Moda Life Operations, said: “Health and wellbeing is at the core of everything Moda does, so securing our fourth three-star Fitwel accreditation at Moda, Holland Park is a testament to the hard work and care that we put into designing our neighbourhoods.
“We’re committed to helping our residents live their happiest, healthiest lives, and we can’t wait to welcome our first residents to Glasgow’s healthiest place to live later this year.”