The situation when we work or study remotely, spending more time in our private space, is a good moment to arrange a green space around us. To do it wisely, it is worth learning more about the role of plants, their properties, and their impact on our health and well-being.

Green architect and educator Marzena Bronisz from PoLandscape shares her expert knowledge with us. Below are some of her tips that will help us create a good space for remote activities and in the office, improving the quality of the work environment not only during a pandemic.

Key questions discussed in the presentation:

• Why are plants an important part of the workspace and learning environment?
• What is horticultural therapy?
• Which plants purify the air, and which are toxic to animals and humans?
• What does biophilic design mean?

Benefits of introducing greenery into offices:

• increased productivity,
• improved air quality,
• noise reduction,
• positive impact on the work comfort of office employees,
• increased creativity.

Types of greenery in workspaces:

• potted plants,
• green walls,
• rooftop gardens,
• orangeries and winter gardens,
• atrium,
• examples and inspirations - brief explanation of technology.

Practical tips:

• appropriate location for plants,
• individual plant requirements,
• purchasing plants from a trusted supplier.

Recommended reading:

1. Piotr Czuchaj - Rośliny doniczkowe oczyszczające powietrze – w domu, w pracy, w szkole
2. Bailey Fran - Cudowna moc roślin
3. Ariene Boixiere-Asseray, Genevieve Chaudet - Rośliny oczyszczające powietrze
4. Igor Josifovic, Judith de Graaff - Urban Jungle: Living and Styling with Plants
5. Southern Nikk - Jak nie zabić swoich roślin

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