Roots

Through a process known as transpiration, plants release moisture in office settings to create more comfortable humidity levels...exactly matching the human comfort range of 30% to 60%. This can lead to a more productive working environment for employees. In addition, when humidity levels in offices are too low, costly materials such as wood can become damaged and cracked. When levels are too high, condensation on windows and exterior walls can result in costly structural damage. By keeping humidity levels stable, interior plants can help to avoid the possibility of repair costs.

Appearance and condition of the property is a top category of evaluation among building tenants. Studies out of England’s Oxford Brookes University reinforce that indoor plants offer a guarantee of positively enhancing peoples’ perceptions of a building, while those perceptions are less positive in the absence of plants.

Remind workforce of favorite hobby/42% choose plants to personalize their workspaces. Data indicates that in order to attract and retain top employees, workplaces must include aspects of what inspires employees during their “off” time.

Case study - not only did the MGM Grand Hotel (Las Vegas, Nev.) find that silk plants were more expensive than buying live, they now save on maintenance. Live plants can be tended in place and repair minor damage by growing new leaves. In the right light live plants flourish while silk plants’ color bleaches out. The involved dusting process for silk requires taking them outside, washing them, letting them dry and treating them with fire retardant. By the time they are cleaned twice, they have to be discarded.