Wikipedia says: Biophilic design is a concept used within the building industry to increase occupant connectivity to the natural environment through the use of direct nature, indirect nature, and space and place conditions. Used at both the building and city-scale, it is argued that this idea has health, environmental, and economic benefits for building occupants and urban environments, with few drawbacks. Although its name was coined in recent history, indicators of biophilic design have been seen in architecture from as far back as the Hanging Gardens of Babylon.

Biophilic design is an increasingly popular concept used within the building industry to increase occupant connectivity to the natural environment.

Do these findings surprise you? Do you have plants, real or faux, in your workplace?

According to a report, only 42% of office workers report having live plants in their workplace – while an astonishing 47% lack any natural light. Indoors plants, quiet working spaces and bright colours were also highly desired by employees. As a result, introducing relatively minor biophilic design elements to an office or workspace can have an enormous impact on employees. Other research says there are still psychological advantages for replica or artificial plants in the office/workplace.

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Living plants aren’t always a practical option for many workplaces due to low light levels, access to water and the ongoing maintenance costs needed to ensure these displays thrive. There is the option of mixed landscapes using live planting at ground level where access for maintenance is easier and then artificial planting for high level displays and darker locations.

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