Therapeutic Architecture: building well-being in every detail.
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Therapeutic Architecture is a purpose. Designing also means caring for people and the environment, building with empathy, and respecting the rhythm of life.
The space we live in has power over our body, mind, and emotions. That’s why every Engenho project is born with the mission to promote well-being and harmony, combining creative engineering, sustainability, and human sensitivity.
In Florianópolis, a city where nature and urban life coexist in balance, this concept becomes even stronger.
What is Therapeutic Architecture?
The term refers to the creation of environments that stimulate physical, emotional, and mental health through the integration of architecture, nature, light, air, and materials.
Exposure to natural light, greenery, and proper ventilation reduces stress and improves mood and productivity.
That’s why Engenho incorporates elements such as:
- Abundant natural light, which regulates the circadian rhythm and brings comfort.
- Cross ventilation, promoting fresh air and ideal temperature.
- High-quality and natural materials, balancing aesthetics and sustainability.
- Integrated green areas, bringing residents closer to the silence of nature.
- Humanized social spaces, encouraging connection and a sense of belonging.
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Sustainability and purpose: goodness as structure
More than energy efficiency, sustainability is seen by Engenho as an attitude of respect and awareness. It is expressed from the selection of materials to the care for those who build and those who will inhabit.
According to the World Green Building Council, sustainable buildings can reduce energy and water consumption by up to 30%, in addition to improving thermal and acoustic comfort—factors that directly impact health and quality of life.
For us, doing good is part of engineering. Each project seeks to balance technology, aesthetics, and environmental responsibility, translating the concept:
“Building trust and enchantment. Spreading goodness.”
The natural exuberance of Florianópolis
Florianópolis is a city where nature is present on every horizon. Surrounded by the sea, lagoons, hills, and lush vegetation that endures even in the urban center, it offers a natural splendor hard to find elsewhere.
Here, the concept of biophilia—the innate connection between humans and nature—comes to life. This living landscape transforms the city into a natural laboratory of well-being, where architecture finds in the surroundings its greatest ally to create spaces that breathe with the environment and awaken what is most essential within us.
More than homes: experiences of well-being
Engenho’s Therapeutic Architecture goes beyond design: it expresses a way of living. Spaces designed to nurture presence, strengthen bonds, and bring serenity to everyday life.
It’s about integral well-being—spaces that vibrate at the same frequency as those who inhabit them. The home becomes a mirror of the soul, a territory of healing and conscious beauty.
Learn more about Engenho
Engenho is a real estate developer and construction company based in Florianópolis (SC), combining engineering, art, and purpose to create high-end developments with a human essence.
For over 20 years, we have transformed the act of building into a way of caring for people, cities, and the planet.
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