The Benefits of
Biophilic Design
"Biophilia is our instinctive human love of nature, and it is behind a growing design movement in workplaces that is making employees healthier and more productive"
Plants in the Workplace
Large companies like Etsy, Airbnb, Microsoft, and Amazon are going beyond the occasional desk plant and are bringing green office design to a new standard.
Promote Employee Wellbeing
37% Less Anxiety
Lowered tension and anxiety levels among employees
44% Less Anger
Reduced feelings of anger among employees
38% Less Fatigue
Reduced fatigue among employees
+15% Creativity
Employees whose offices included natural elements scored 15% higher for creativity
+15% Productivity
Employees who work in environments with biophilic design elements were 15% more productive
2019 Global Impact of Biophilic Design in the Workplace Study: https://truspace.ca/blog/biophilic-design-the-benefits-of-nature-in-office-design/
2019 Forbes: How Your Office Space Impacts Employee Wellbeing: https://www.forbes.com/sites/alankohll/2019/01/24/how-your-office-space-impacts-employee-wellbeing/?sh=5816ade864f3
Attract and Retain Employees
Employees are now taking the quality of their current and potential work environments into consideration. For many, a large portion of their day is spent working onsite. Having a space with biophilic elements provides a competitive advantage for employers.
Health Benefits
Plants actively reduce dust and bacteria in the workplace.
One plant for every 3 employees reduces CO2 levels by 20%
Incorporating Biophilia
It doesn't all have to be green. Plants come in a wide variety of colours and textures, and that's before even considering flowers. Plus, there are other ways of adding nature into the workplace.
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Add Greenery, Potted Plants, Living Walls, or Flower Gardens
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Design Outdoor Plant Spaces, Such as Staff Gardens
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Maximize
Natural Lighting
All material is sourced from Green Plants for Green Buildings (www.gpgb.org)