Mavi Offers Longevity-Focused Home Design Services

Mavi, an architecture firm and consultancy founded by Kas Bordier, offers specialized services to design homes that promote longevity and optimal health. The firm provides a comprehensive 24-hour, 129-point inspection of residential properties, assessing factors such as water purity, decibel levels, and carbon dioxide concentrations, akin to a longevity clinic's analysis of biological markers. Bordier stated that developers are interested in demonstrating the feasibility of healthier buildings and gaining a competitive advantage in the market.

Since undertaking her first home renovation in 2024, Bordier has been actively involved in residential projects in London and Los Angeles. Mavi has completed five homes and has two more in development. The firm's clientele typically consists of high-net-worth individuals who already engage personal trainers, nutritionists, and doctors, and are specifically seeking to enhance their lifespan or have encountered health-related issues within their homes, such as mold infestations.

The initial design review process, which maps out a healthier home environment, spans two weeks and is priced at $18,000. This service aligns with a growing trend of viewing longevity as a desirable amenity in residential architecture. Historically, architectural movements have incorporated health-conscious design principles, exemplified by Alvar Aalto's Paimio Sanatorium in Finland, which employed "healing architecture" to maximize light and airflow. Early modernist architects in Southern California also pioneered concepts like open floor plans and indoor-outdoor living, as seen in R.M. Schindler's 1922 Kings Road house.

Further historical precedents include Richard Neutra's 1929 Lovell Health House in Hollywood. This residence was built for a health advocate and featured extensive floor-to-ceiling glass for sunlight exposure, open layouts for improved air circulation, and amenities like sleeping porches and built-in enema fixtures, underscoring a long-standing connection between architectural design and occupant well-being.