As technology becomes an integral part of both work and everyday life, advancing Urban Wellness goes beyond creating environments that support physical and mental well-being. It also encompasses Digital Well-being, enabling people to work, communicate and go about their daily lives seamlessly. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the Digital Environment is increasingly shaping how people work, learn, communicate and connect in their everyday lives.
The design of modern buildings therefore extends beyond architecture and functionality to the infrastructure behind them. These systems play an important role in supporting seamless connectivity across different aspects of work and daily life, while also providing resilient backup systems and the capacity to accommodate future technologies.
For The PARQ, a smart mixed-use development built on the concept of Life Well Balanced and Thailand’s first project to have achieved both LEED Gold® version 4 certification, the latest international standard for green buildings, and the WELL certified™ core gold standard, one of the most recognized global standards for health and wellbeing in real estate. This vision has been embedded from day one. Digital connectivity was incorporated into the development’s design alongside its core building infrastructure, with the aim of supporting the evolving ways people work and live in an urban environment.
This approach has translated into a tangible result with The PARQ achieving WiredScore Platinum, the highest level of WiredScore certification for digital connectivity. The PARQ is one of only 23 buildings in Bangkok to achieve the Platinum level, among more than 7,500 WiredScore-certified buildings across over 160 cities worldwide.
Mr. Kamolnai Chaixanien, Executive Director of TCC Assets Thailand Co. Ltd. and executive at The PARQ, said, “For us, digital connectivity is not simply a building specification; it is part of the experience people have in the space every day. What matters is not only having high-speed internet, but designing flexible infrastructure that provides choices and is ready to accommodate future changes. Achieving WiredScore Platinum, a globally recognized building certification, is another affirmation that details we prioritize from the design stage can translate into real-world functionality across every aspect of the user experience.”
At the heart of The PARQ’s digital infrastructure is the provision of diverse connectivity routes and systems. The building features Multiple Points of Entry along with dedicated telecommunications spaces and pathways, ensuring reliable
connectivity and service continuity for tenants and visitors. High-speed Fiber connectivity from up to seven internet service providers further provides organizations with the flexibility to select services that align with their unique business requirements.
Beyond connectivity, The PARQ places equal importance on system reliability and security. Controlled-access telecommunications areas and dedicated environments for critical equipment, combined with backup power systems and energy storage, help support the continuity and resilience of digital systems throughout the building.
Another key differentiator is The PARQ’s approach to Future Readiness. The development incorporates infrastructure designed to accommodate evolving technologies and changing requirements. Dedicated rooftop space has been allocated for wireless connectivity equipment, while a core Fiber network has been established to support high-performance connectivity and future network expansion.
Rather than attempting to predict what technology will look like five or ten years from now, this approach focuses on designing spaces and systems with the flexibility to accommodate new technologies and changing needs – without requiring fundamental changed to the building’s core infrastructure.
For The PARQ, creating a better quality of urban life does not come solely from green spaces, dining options, activities or amenities. It also comes from an environment that enables people to work, connect and navigate their everyday lives seamlessly, across every part of the development.
Digital Connectivity is therefore another important dimension of Urban Wellness, contributing to the experience of people throughout their time at The PARQ, alongside the other building systems that work together to support everyday life. The WiredScore Platinum certification reflects The PARQ’s technology standards and reinforces a development concept that attends to every detail of the building, creating a place that supports how people work and live today while remaining ready to evolve with them in the years ahead.
