Plants give us a boost by keeping stress levels low and morale
high. They’re healthy, they improve air quality, and they look good
too, so they make a great addition to any office’s décor.
Here are some of the most common reasons why offices
(like our Areaworks coworking spaces) use plants to create a
fresher, more efficient environment — and how this can impact
the quality of the work you do.
They’re a good antidote to
technology
The average office worker spends almost 1,700 hours a year in
front of a computer, causing 37% of them to suffer from headaches
and nausea as a result (Independent). Vivid plants like ferns
and bamboo, mixed with exotic succulents and caladiums,
can give you something else to look at besides the blue light
of your screen, encouraging you to take a break from your
projects every now and then. Studies have shown they can
even reduce anxiety, depression, and fatigue
They allow you to bring
nature indoors
Getting out into nature can have an immensely positive impact
on your physical health and wellbeing. It can even reduce the
risk of Type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and high blood
But, with deadlines and other work commitments, it can be tricky
to get outside as often as we’d like. Good offices take this into
account by making sure there are plenty of potted plants and
trees dotted around; they help to brighten things up a bit
by adding a pop of colour, and we get all the benefits of their
healing powers without leaving our desks.
They can improve your
office’s air quality
Poor air quality can lead to eye, nose, and throat irritation,
skin dryness, irritability, and difficulty breathing, all of which
negatively affect your ability to concentrate
(Royal Horticultural Society). Spider plants, as well as English ivy,
were found to be among the best at removing toxins from the air
in a study by scientists at NASA. Both plants will do wonders
for the atmosphere in a stuffy office — plus, they trap dust,
is great news for allergy sufferers. However, most plants will
improve air quality in one way or another, allowing you to keep
a clear mind when you’re hard at work.
They boost your productivity
As part of a study conducted by the University of Exeter,
a sparsely decorated office introduced plants to its design.
The results illustrated how the overall mood was increased
and staff productivity rose by 15%. This mood elevation and
heightened enthusiasm are why the best offices pack in as many
plants as possible.
Big standing plants like palms or miniature trees can have a big
impact on your productivity as soon as you walk in the door, and
keeping smaller potted plants like cactuses or bonsai on your
desk within your line of sight allows you to make the most of their
productivity-boosting power.
These are just some of the reasons why the best offices
incorporate plants into their décor: they’re air-purifying, pretty to
look at, and can do a lot for your mental and physical wellbeing.
Join one of our Areaworks spaces to benefit from the many plants
yourself!
Article originally published by Areaworks. See blog here. https://bit.ly/2J2y3Wo
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