Plants have been scientifically proven to have a positive effect on physical and mental wellbeing in the workplace. Promoting wellbeing can help employees feel respected and valued, and forge a positive work environment where individuals and organisations can flourish.
There is a direct correlation between mental health and productivity – a happy workforce is a productive workforce. In addition to this, just being around biophilia can stimulate the brain and significantly improve cognitive function and creativity.
Providing a rich and varied work environment can help to enhance a brand internally and externally. Biophilic design has undeniable ‘wow’ factor for external visitors and can make a space ‘sing’ for its employees, creating a sense of community and purpose, and a culture of belonging.
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As humans, we have an innate connection with nature – being around trees and plants has a restorative and invigorating effect. Quite simply, biophilia nourishes mind, body and spirit. Why wouldn’t we choose to be surrounded by nature every day, and enjoy the benefits it provides?
Scientific research shows that exposure to nature can have a profound effect on the brain, helping to counteract the stresses and strains of modern urban life. Bringing nature into the workplace can help to lower stress, improve cognitive function, enhance creativity, and promote happiness.
Mandatory Monday-to-Friday presence in the office is no longer the norm. Hybrid working has upped the stakes for workspace design – a phone and a desk is no longer going to cut the mustard! Creating a ‘wow’ space with biophilic design has become an imperative for employers who wish to woo their workforce back into the office.
Aspirational building standards such as SKA and WELL promote best practice in green building design, and biophilic design lies at the heart of their philosophies. A workspace devoid of nature can have a detrimental effect on workers, whereas a planted space that is vibrant with lush greenery can play a pivotal role in employee wellbeing.
Progressive employers understand that attracting the best talent isn’t always about paying the highest salary. A workplace that visibly prioritises wellbeing sets the tone for potential employees, and a light, bright and welcoming environment will always be a more attractive daily prospect.
Biophilic design is incredibly versatile. It can be used to create privacy in open plan spaces so that focused work can still take place. And it can create vibrant areas where colleagues can collaborate or simply check in with other, and secluded areas to wind down and press ‘reset’.
We offer several plant leasing and maintenance options to cater to our clients' diverse needs. Our all-inclusive lease with maintenance package is currently the most popular choice among clients. However, we also offer the option for clients to purchase office plant displays outright and have us maintain them. Our flexibility enables us to work with whatever option suits our clients best. We understand that choosing between renting or buying indoor office plants can be challenging, but our team of experts can explain how each option works and advise accordingly, ensuring that our clients make an informed decision.
Renting your office plants also means that you’ll be leaving the care of them to professional experts, who know how to look after them. Caring for live office plants isn’t always as easy as you may think, especially in a dark and concrete office with limited natural light.
That’s why our plant specialists offer ongoing care, and will water and maintain the biophilia in your work space to keep them pruned and in top condition. Our specialists know the ins and outs of taking care of living biophilia, and have the knowledge to identify any plant problems or issues that might arise.
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Air quality is now something many employers are very conscious of in office environments. Progressive and aspirational building standards, such as Fitwel, WELL and SKA all recognise that air quality has a direct effect on health and wellbeing. Plants have been proven by NASA to have air purifying qualities and biophilic design is being widely incorporated in office schemes.
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Sample includes small sprays of replica and preserved foliages and mixed mosses in a library shelf box
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