There are a number of benefits to having living plants in the workplace.
Who doesn’t love a warm welcome when you arrive at the office? From design to people – making office spaces comfortable, inspiring and enjoyable has never been more important, especially with the continued efforts to bring staff back to the office over a year since lockdowns in the UK ended. Plants have been used to enhance interiors for years, but now the evidence for why it is good to incorporate green into the office is clear.
*Improved air quality: Plants can help to purify the air by absorbing pollutants and releasing oxygen. This can help to improve the overall air quality in the workplace and make it a healthier environment for employees. Mitigating harmful VOC’s which are created by paint, furniture finishes & carpets.
*Increased productivity: Studies have shown that having plants in the workplace can lead to increased productivity, improved concentration, and reduced stress levels. Detailed studies from the WELL institute which assesses improved and accredits buildings, demonstrate the significant impact that specifying plants as part of a biophilic office design can bring serious positive economic outcomes for companies.
*Improved mood and well-being: The presence of plants in the workplace can help to create a more positive and relaxing atmosphere, which can improve employees’ mood and overall well-being, have you noticed that even incorporating plants into your interiors at home bring a sense of calm to the ambience – the same applies in the office setting.
*Reduced noise levels: Plants can help to reduce noise levels by absorbing sound, which can make the workplace a more comfortable and quieter environment.
*Aesthetics: plants can also enhance the overall aesthetic appeal of the office space, and it could lead to a more relaxed, calmer and happier atmosphere. Our human response to pictures of beautiful gardens or natural scenes is subconsciously a positive one, bringing a bit of that into the office space creates positive responses.
*Cost-effective: Plants are relatively low-cost, once they are well established, they can be a long-term source of aesthetic beauty and healthy benefits.
*It’s important to note that, depending on the environment, some plants may fare better than others. Light, temperature and humidity conditions are important to consider when choosing plants for a workplace environment. Our teams can specify and advise on the correct horticultural content and location of plants so that they can thrive, in addition we improve and restore planting schemes installed by others which have gone array and need some TLC.
Give us a call on 0203 633 5676 – we will be happy to assist.
Other articles of interest include ‘The Economics of Biophilia’ by Terrapin Bright Green.