Even if not all business environments can afford to set up a mini-rainforest as Amazon has done in its headquarters in Seattle, where a variety of “spheres” with more than 40,000 plants from around the world are installed, or as Apple announced planting 9,000 trees for its Silicon Valley campus, however, we can all benefit from greening our workplace.
Whether you run your business in a renovated house, in a business centre or in a skyscraper, plants are an excellent investment. Green offices denote a professional environment and room for growth for both clients and staff, with multiple health benefits.
Apprehensions and fears in the business environment towards the concept of#urbanjungle
Corporate values and concern for social responsibility are continuously evolving. Moldovan companies show interest in biophilic design, but there are also reluctances that we sometimes encounter: the fear of not finding suitable plants or that they would not fit into the design of the office; they will wither and will not last over time; the space is too small or too large; plants do not add value; lack of information. At Floral Soul, we try to inform both through the greening examples of Moldovan companies and through various ways of informing about the necessity of green offices in a world of buildings.
Benefits for both employees and employers
Here are a few key ways that diverse greenery can boost staff morale, delight visitors, and create a healthier environment:
•Visibility. Plants increase the company’s attractiveness to potential customers. It not only creates a pleasant atmosphere but indirectly communicates to partners and customers about the company’s concern for the environment and employees.
•Comfort. Live plants are very helpful in managing dust and humidity in rooms, thus reducing fatigue, cough, dry throat or nose. When employees feel healthy and comfortable, their performance tends to improve as well.
•Connection. Incorporating biophilic design helps employees feel more valued. Research shows that plant environments affect perceived value by adding a sense of importance and prestige. This factor contributes to the quality of work, making employees feel more valued and therefore very likely to put more effort into their work.
•Yield. Natural plants improve employee productivity (scientific studies have shown a 15% increase).
•Oxygen. Plants increase thermal comfort through their transpiration process and combat pollution in modern buildings.
With so many benefits, we’re surprised all offices aren’t full of plants yet!
Plants for small offices
For smaller offices, we can choose green plants that grow vertically and do not take up much space in width. Each employee can have several medium-sized varieties around him to oxygenate the air. We recommend: Anthurium, Snake Plant, Ficus Ginseng or ZZ plant.
Plants for open-space offices
Tall green plants ensure good oxygenation and humidity in large spaces. We recommend choosing species with large leaves for even better carbon dioxide absorption. The more plants, the better! In these spaces, we can place: Scindapsus, Ficus Lyrata, Yucca, Spatiphyllium and many other combinations that we can suggest.
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Plants as green separators
We can delimit the office space in a special way, ensuring sound and visual protection. The green dividers that can be used to separate two work tables or maybe you want a plant wall, are not only aesthetic but also useful.
Our customers’ plants are in good hands: professional maintenance services
Plant maintenance is crucial in office environments. That’s why the Floral Soul team carefully assesses the ideal placement for each plant and offers expert consultation, greenscaping, and ongoing maintenance services. There is no need to purchase utensils or materials because we take care of everything. Our clients are companies with small, medium, or large office spaces in modern buildings that have chosen to have their plants maintained by qualified professionals. It’s amazing what a difference plants can make to an office space. We have species of various shapes and types in the Orangery, and you can see how they instantly “fill” the space. Once you’ve added indoor plants, there’s no going back!
