The Link Between Green Spaces and Better Sleep

Photo of Arista Place in Parañaque City, one of DMCI Homes award-winning developments for its abundant greenery. In 2016, the Asian Tropical-themed community received recognition at the 1st Urban Land Institute (ULI) Philippines Healthy Places Awards for its sustainable, community-focused design and abundant greenery, promoting healthy urban living by integrating ecological features and ample open spaces. 

City life has a way of keeping people indoors. Long workdays, screen time, and traffic often mean less sunlight and fewer chances to slow down. 

 

That is why access to green spaces at home is important, as time spent in green spaces naturally increases exposure to sunlight. 

 

Studies summarized in the 2016 World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Europe report on urban green spaces and health highlight how urban green spaces contribute to overall well-being, including better sleep. 

 

By encouraging people to spend more time outdoors, greener environments help reconnect daily routines with natural patterns of light and rest. 

 

Green spaces invite people outside. A morning walk, time spent gardening, or a quiet moment under the sun all increase exposure to natural light.  

 

The WHO report said sunlight helps the body maintain healthy vitamin D levels and keeps energy levels steady throughout the day. More importantly, natural daylight helps regulate the body clock, making it easier to feel awake during the day and relaxed at night. 

 

People who live in greener neighborhoods often experience fewer sleep problems. Natural environments help set a healthy rhythm between activity and rest, reducing the chances of short or restless sleep. 

Spending time in green spaces and getting adequate sunlight can greatly enhance sleep quality and duration.

Instead of relying on artificial light and screens, daily routines become more aligned with natural light patterns, which supports deeper and more consistent sleep. 

 

This understanding has shaped DMCI Homes’ communities for years. Across its developments, the company has set aside 47 hectares for landscaped areas, nearly twice the size of the Quezon Memorial Circle national park in Quezon City. 

 

These green spaces are designed, delivered, and maintained by the company’s in-house Concepts and Landscape Management Team, made up of landscape architects, architects, horticulturists, and landscape specialists.   

 

These are not just decorative spaces, but everyday places where residents can walk, pause, and breathe. This is complemented by DMCI Homes’ innovative Lumiventt® Design Technology, which allows natural light and airflow to move through buildings, promoting fresher air, cooler interiors, and conditions that support healthier sleep and everyday well-being. 

 

DMCI Homes' landscape-forward approach continues to gain recognition. 

 

From The Atherton’s walkable environment to Moncello Crest in Benguet being named a GantimPALA 2025 Merit Awardee, DMCI Homes’ green philosophy remains central to its designs. 

 

The Atherton along Dr. A. Santos Avenue in Parañaque City—recently recognized at National Bike Day 2025 for promoting walkable, active, and people-first living.

New developments such as One Delta Terraces in Quezon City, The Valeron Tower in Pasig City, and The Calinea Tower in Caloocan City will feature vertical gardens and green pockets that bring nature closer even in high-rise living. 

 

In Cebu City, Kalea Heights dedicates 3.6 hectares to open and landscaped spaces, offering residents a refreshing sense of space in a growing urban center. 

 

All of these are geared towards providing a living environment that quietly supports better sleep, healthier routines, and a more balanced urban lifestyle. 

 

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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