Office
Plants Improve Productivity and Reduce Stress
In a study conducted
by Dr. Virginia Lohr at the Department of Horticulture and Landscape
Architecture, Washington State University looked at the benefits of
adding plants to a windowless work place - in this instance a college
computer laboratory. Participants' blood pressure and emotions were
monitored while completing a simple, timed computer task in the presence
or absence of plants.
It was found that productivity could be enhanced by as much as 12% in
the presence of plants.
Study participants also reported feeling more attentive when plants
were present.
For a full report
of the study click here
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