How Green Spaces in Your DMCI Homes Condo Help You Beat Stress

DMCI Homes condos’ lush landscaping gives residents a welcome break from city stress.

In today’s fast-paced city life, finding ways to beat stress has become essential. Between traffic, noise, and tight schedules, the urban environment can take a toll on both mental and physical well-being. 

 

In fact, a recent Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey found that one in three Filipinos experiences stress frequently, with the highest levels reported in Metro Manila. 

 

Thankfully, research consistently shows that reconnecting with nature—through green spaces and thoughtfully landscaped areas—can calm the mind, restore focus, and improve overall wellness. 

 

This is where DMCI Homes’ expertly designed landscaping in its condominium communities truly makes a difference. 

 

The Science of Calm 

 

According to the 2016 World Health Organization Regional Office for Europe’s report on urban green spaces and health, access to nature can significantly reduce stress, improve mood, and enhance overall well-being. The report draws from decades of research showing that exposure to greenery—whether through parks, trees, or gardens—helps the body and mind recover from fatigue, lowers anxiety, and restores emotional balance. 

With lush gardens, activity lawns, and tree-lined paths that bring nature closer to home, DMCI Homes residents are able to breathe easier, move more, and live healthier every day.

Studies highlighted in the report also reveal that people who spend time in natural environments show improved concentration and mental clarity. Even brief exposure to greenery, such as a view of trees or a walk through a landscaped area, can help ease tension and foster a sense of calm. 

 

Beyond psychological benefits, the WHO report emphasizes that urban vegetation contributes to healthier environments by reducing heat, filtering air pollutants, and dampening city noise. These ecological effects translate to more comfortable and livable surroundings—key factors in improving mental health and quality of life. 

 

Refreshing, Breathable Environments 

 

Understanding these connections, DMCI Homes has made green design an integral part of its developments. Across its communities, the company has devoted 47 hectares of landscaped spaces—nearly twice the size of Quezon Memorial Circle national park in Quezon City—to create refreshing, breathable environments for its residents. 

 

Generous open spaces, tree-lined pathways, and lush gardens define DMCI Homes’ approach to community planning. These spaces not only enhance the visual appeal of the developments but also act as natural buffers that lower ambient temperatures, absorb noise, and improve air circulation, helping residents feel more relaxed and rejuvenated every day. 

A DMCI Homes condo’s landscaped atrium.

Even the roof decks and atriums of DMCI Homes condominiums are landscaped, ensuring that residents are never far from nature’s calming touch—whether they’re enjoying skyline views or simply passing through shared spaces. 

 

Landscape Design Excellence 

 

This approach is evident not only in existing developments but also in new projects. Moncello Crest by DMCI Homes Leisure Residences in Tuba, Benguet, was recognized by the Philippine Association of Landscape Architects (PALA) as one of the GantimPALA 2025 Merit Awardees, earning distinction as the sole winner in the Developer Awards Category. The award celebrates projects that exemplify design excellence, innovation, environmental sensitivity, and professional distinction in Philippine landscape architecture. 

 

Other upcoming developments continue this focus on greenery: One Delta Terraces in Quezon City, The Valeron Tower in Pasig City, and The Calinea Tower in Caloocan City will feature vertical gardens, bringing nature closer to high-rise living. 

 

In Cebu City, Kalea Heights dedicates 3.6 hectares to open spaces and landscaped areas, offering a rare balance of city access and natural breathing room. 

 

Designed for Wellness 

 

Behind every green landscape is DMCI Homes’ award-winning in-house Concepts and Landscape Management Department, which ensures that every tree, plant, and open space serves both ecological and human needs. 

An award-winning in-house team of landscape specialists care for DMCI Homes’ beautiful gardens.

The team integrates lush greenery, walkways, activity lawns, and outdoor resort-inspired amenities to promote physical movement, social connection, and moments of quiet reflection—each an important ingredient in reducing urban stress. 

 

This design philosophy has been recognized for promoting sustainable and health-supportive living environments, underscoring DMCI Homes’ long-standing belief that the best communities are those that care for both people and the planet. 

 

Restoring Balance in Modern Life 

 

In a city that never slows down, DMCI Homes brings balance to modern living through its green design philosophy. The company creates sanctuaries where residents can reconnect with nature, recharge their minds, and find peace amid the city’s energy. 

 

By purposefully weaving greenery into the cityscape, DMCI Homes shows how the healing power of nature can be part of everyday living—easing stress, nurturing well-being, and redefining what it means to feel truly at home in the city. 

 

DMCI Homes is the Philippines’ first Quadruple A real estate developer known for building quality resort-inspired communities in Mega Manila, Baguio, Boracay and Davao City. The company’s portfolio boasts more than 70 properties since it was launched in 1999.   

  

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