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Corporate greenery for health and
wellbeing Article By: Ronald A. Wood PhD, BSc.
Corporate greenery brings
wellness benefits
“Charter Hall managing director
David Harrison said that in the
wake of COVID-19 pandemic
more buildings would cater for
tenant demands for the best in
technology, health and wellness,
with governments and corporations
seeking to consolidate their offices.”
(The Australian, Tuesday April 6th
2021, p17).
Highly successful workspaces
designed to enhance collaboration,
innovation and productivity, how all the aspects work together 1. Healthier work
embrace building features that to create a great experience environment: It can keep your
impact on health and wellbeing. for everyone using commercial team healthy, with improved
Incorporating creative interior buildings. performance/energy
landscapes that reconnect The presence of plants in the work
people with green plants and our Here are some compelling reasons environment can help people
evolutionary past is an integral for the CEO and CFO to endorse the improve their performance by
component of Biophilia, the pitch for greenery. giving them an increased feeling of
catch-all phrase to describe our vitality and increased energy levels.
undeniable need for nature in our 10 top reasons to “go green with Corporate interior landscapes offer
daily lives. plants.” employees a more natural and
The value of atrium gardens, sky- soothing setting in the midst of an
gardens, vertical gardens and 1. Healthier work environment otherwise typical workplace.
indoor trees, extends beyond 2. Higher tenant retention Another benefit can be through
aesthetics. Interior landscapes 3. Improved reputation/profile. increases in employee productivity,
make buildings attractive and 4. Contribution to points for and several studies have shown a
pleasant for people, while Green Star rating correlation between a building’s
contributing to the economic 5. Company brand internal environments (e.g. its air
viability, financial success and 6. Enhanced value quality) and employee health and
higher market values of high- 7. Improved marketability. productivity.
rise buildings, Evolving beyond 8. Commitment to ESD A green workplace can help reduce
achieving sustainability in building 9. Property brand differentiation absenteeism in your office. Plenty
fit-outs, the differentiator now is 10. Reduced liability/ris of fresh air and natural light are
good starting points.
14 Making The New Normal Better!
