{"id":61886,"date":"2021-08-04T12:17:58","date_gmt":"2021-08-04T16:17:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wework.com\/ideas\/?p=61886"},"modified":"2021-08-04T12:17:58","modified_gmt":"2021-08-04T16:17:58","slug":"benefits-of-indoor-plants-in-the-office","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wework.com\/ideas\/research-insights\/expert-insights\/benefits-of-indoor-plants-in-the-office","title":{"rendered":"The benefits of indoor plants in the office"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Space is a powerful tool to foster engagement, inspire innovation, and drive productivity. But what exactly does an optimal space look like? In the <\/em>Science of Space<\/a><\/em><\/strong>, we explore how the science of intentional design can turn any work environment into a holistic experience.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are certain design elements<\/a> you can expect in a modern office space<\/a>: open floor plans<\/a>, motivational messaging, an impressive array of snacks, and\u2014in many cases\u2014lush office greenery. Gone are the days of gray walls and rows of cubicles. Some of the most successful companies in the world are incorporating indoor plants and courtyard landscaping<\/a> into their office layouts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When Apple announced plans for its Silicon Valley campus<\/a>, the designs involved planting almost 9,000 trees. Inside Amazon’s Seattle headquarters, you’ll find “spheres” of more than 40,000 plants<\/a> from around the world. And, of course, greenery is a staple<\/a> in all WeWork spaces. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then, there is the follow-on effect: entire companies built on keeping office plants alive. There are designers solely dedicated to corporate plant walls<\/a> and apps to help you select the most suitable plants for your space. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But office greenery is more than a trend<\/a> or well-timed business opportunity, and several studies show the benefits extend far beyond the aesthetic. <\/p>\n\n\n