Integrating plants into the built environment has a tremendous impact on us as humans. This powerful statement is the basis of biophilic design, a philosophy which has many benefits. For example:
- Office plants provide much more than beauty. Natural indoor landscaping helps to create an atmosphere of calmness and well-being.
- Studies have shown that plants help reduce stress and foster creativity.
- Green plants help keep people happy and productive. They also help boost productivity and mitigate absenteeism.
Interior Plantscapes’ indoor landscaping selections are made based on light, décor, and size. We also pay close attention to the functionality of the chosen greenery. Here’s how we harness the benefits of biophilic design.
Biophilic design benefit 1: Cleaner, healthier workspaces
Offices are often stuffy and it can be hard to get a feeling of fresh, clean air in buildings where airflow mostly comes from HVAC and air conditioning or heating systems.
To improve your indoor workplace, at Interior Plantscapes most of our plants have an affinity to capture airborne toxins and mold spores, cleaning the air we breathe 24/7. Green plants also help increase humidity levels and are incredibly beneficial for dry environments.
When there are no plants in workspaces, there is no natural way to capture toxins. If air quality decreases and the air is dryer, long term respiratory issues, dry and irritated skin, decrease in mental resilience or other issues may follow. Green plants as an element of biophilic architecture are a necessary component of workplace wellness.
Biophilic design benefit 2: Connecting with the wonder of nature
Plants are not just another pretty face. In fact, plants have an innate ability to hear sounds and respond to them. Did you know that when a plant “hears” the vibration of bees they increase the quantity of sugar in their nectar?
Neighboring plants communicate via their root system by emitting chemical signals into the soil. From that information, plants can modify their growth and intake of nutrients.
While many people may not be aware of exactly how magical plants are, humans still respond positively to plants and nature. Bringing in biophilic elements can help you harness the power of nature even when your business is in the heart of an urban center.
Biophilic design benefit 3: Impressing retail customers
In retail environments with biophilic elements, consumers may stay longer and feel more relaxed. This can lead to guests shopping for longer timeframes and being willing to spend more money. Studies have shown that when plants are present in retail spaces, consumers are willing to pay higher prices, and plant elements in retail spaces can constitute a legitimate business advantage.
Using plants is a great way to bring biophilic design into your retail space. And unlike other biophilic elements such as skylights or flooring materials, plants are an easy way to add to any existing space without remodeling. When working with a plantscaper, plant installations can be the lift your space needs, for maximum impact done efficiently.
The Interior Plantscapes approach to biophilic design
Interior Plantscapes is meticulous and thoughtful about every part of our work, from where we get our plants to how we craft installations to our client relationships.
We source our tropical indoor plants from domestic and sustainable growers. Quality is crucial for us, so when we receive each plant, we:
- inspect and drench for pests,
- clean and shine the plant,
- sleeve the plant for installation.
Our plants arrive every two weeks, ensuring that there is almost always adequate inventory for last-minute requests, events, gifting, or welcoming a new employee.
Every Interior Plantscapes account is custom. Like snowflakes, fingerprints, and DNA, there are no two accounts that are alike. We respond to your business’s needs, for example strategically placing plants in entrances and high-traffic areas to create good first and last impressions. Or placing plants in high-traffic areas to help keep people calm while improving air quality.
We would love to work with you to see how biophilic design can benefit your space. For more information on integrating biophilic solutions (including plants, mosses and living walls), contact us today.
