Wondering how plants can benefit your commercial or residential spaces? Here are just a few of the latest findings from scientists that show how the presence of foliage in the workplace promotes physical and mental health, reduces stress, and enhances productivity.
- The Associated Landscape Contractors of America reported that placement of plant materials can lower heating and cooling costs by as much as 20%.
- Researchers William J. Fisk and Arthur H. Rosenfeld of the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, CA, found that the presence of plants could save $58 billion per year by preventing sick building syndrome, and save another $200 billion in improved worker performance.
- The Environmental Research Laboratory of John C. Stennis Space Center (NASA) discovered that plants act as a natural air purifier, and may be an effective remedy for sick building syndrome.
- Fisk and Rosenfeld of the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory found that 40% of all sick days are related to poor indoor air quality.
