Having plants indoors is an excellent solution to increase the indoor air quality. Plants are the lungs in the environment. Research shows that indoor plants:
- Help improve indoor air quality
- Help reduce sick building syndrome
- Help improve well being
- Help improve productivity and performance
- Help to lower stress and negative feelings
- Help to reduce noise
- Improve business image with potential clients
- Contribute to fulfilling at least 75% of Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) Criteria
(Source: www.ambiusindoorplants.com.au)
This choice is very important especially in urban areas as studies shows that we spend 85% of our time indoors and the air is more polluted. Many do not know that indoor air is many times more polluted than outdoor air. Indoor plants also helps reduce stress and background noise in stressful environments.
Indoor Plants Contribute To At Least 75% Of Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) Criteria: (source: www.ambiusindoorplants.com.au)
IEQ criterion | Indoor Plants |
Air pollution mitigation | Reduce all types of urban air pollution |
Low Emitting Materials | Absorb toxic emissions – VOCs etc |
Ventilation effectiveness | Increase effectiveness – remove CO2/add O2 |
Lighting | OK for Plants – OK for staff also |
Noise | Absorb & buffer noise |
Views | Add aesthetics & calming greenery; lower stress |
Thermal comfort | Not directly influenced but tend to stabilise humidity in human comfort zone, so could have unquantified effects here |
Systems controllability | Not directly influenced but stabilisation of temperature and humidity could lower air-con. energy consumption |
Recommended Plants to Purify Indoor Air:
Orchids “Dendrobium” and Phaeleonopsis”
Neglect them for easy care, avoid too much water and sunlight.
Releases oxygen during night therefore great to have in the bedroom.
Pothos
Survives in less light and colder temperatures
Ferns
Soft plant, easy care, avoid direct sunlight
Peace Lilies
Keep in shade and cool temperature
Anthuriums
Exotic look, effective air cleaner, easy care
Philodendrons
Easy care, attractive because of its unique colors
Palms
Easy care, perfect for smokers home
Schefflera
Long-lasting, keep the leafs dustfree, perfect for smokers homes
Source plant photoes: Wikipedia, plantoftheweek.com
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