Biophilic design for Brisbane city office

Clearing the air inside: Tackling indoor air pollution in Australia

In a world where air pollution casts a shadow over many nations, a 2018 study by data scientist Matt Dzugan sheds light on the global impact, highlighting the struggle faced by densely populated countries. While Australia enjoys relatively clean outdoor air, the battle against indoor air pollution looms large. With indoor air contamination levels often […]

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The surprising role of indoor plants in employee retention

Health Benefits, Indoor Plants / Ashley Thompson

In the dynamic landscape of the modern job market, the employee retention has become a pressing concern for organisations. A 2022 report by Hassel Studio has shed light on a somewhat unexpected contributor to staff satisfaction: indoor plants. In this article, we explore the practical benefits of incorporating indoor plants into the workplace and how this

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The real-world benefits of working with plants

Health Benefits / Ashley Thompson

Looking for practical, real-world benefits of working with plants? For those who prefer the rustle of leaves to the hum of office machines, a career in working with plants offers a tangible escape from the confines of a desk job. Whether you find yourself amidst the green expanse of outdoor landscapes or carefully tending to

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Office plants beat window views for health

Health Benefits / Ashley Thompson

Research shows that exposure to natural light and access to office windows can have various positive effects on the well-being and productivity of office staff. Benefits include improved sleep-wake cycles, an 84% reduction in headaches from reduced eye strain, increased alertness (46 minutes more sleep per night), and enhanced mental health outcomes (Hedge, 2017). However,

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Spathiphyllum Sensations at FLOW ST8 studio Palm Beach

4 Most attractive indoor plants (UK study)

Health Benefits, Indoor Plants / Ashley Thompson

In a 2022 paper published by the University of Reading, PHD researcher Ms Jenny Berger (and others) found Pothos, Ficus sphere, Ficus column and Palms to be the four most attractive indoor plants. Co-authored by Psychology Professor Philip Beaman and Berger’s PHD supervisors Dr Emmanuel Essah and Dr Tijana Blanusa, the study analysed the psychological responses of 520

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The office of Crest Advisors at 4 Miami Key, Broadbeach Waters with three stylised floor plants.

How office plants boost employee morale

Health Benefits / advanceplants

You may be wondering how humble office plants can help improve employee morale. It’s no secret that surrounding ourselves with beautiful plants carries many benefits for ourselves and our environment. Not only are they aesthetically pleasing but they also do a lot for our mental and physical health. No matter our surroundings or what we

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A professional photograph of a boardwalk in the outdoor area of retail shopping centre. The boardwalk has garden beds and potted plants all along it, with a Westfield sign in the background.

How landscape maintenance impacts consumer behaviour

Health Benefits, Landscape Maintenance / advanceplants

The quality of your hotel or shopping centre’s landscape maintenance is probably not something you’ve closely considered. Beauty aside, you may be surprised to learn that high quality landscape maintenance can have a direct impact on profit. Today, over 90 per cent of Australians live in just 0.22 per cent of the country’s land area;

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How biophilic office design impacts profitability

Biophilia, Health Benefits, Indoor Plants / Ashley Thompson

Are you struggling to justify the expense of a biophilic office design? Do you see an office strewn with indoor plants and natural light as a “nice to have” but not essential? We buy software that make our teams more efficient because the business case is clear. More efficient employees equal a more streamlined business equals higher profitability. And yet, People and Culture initiatives such as

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Clearing the air inside: Tackling indoor air pollution in Australia

The surprising role of indoor plants in employee retention

The real-world benefits of working with plants

Office plants beat window views for health

4 Most attractive indoor plants (UK study)

How office plants boost employee morale

How landscape maintenance impacts consumer behaviour

How biophilic office design impacts profitability

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