Root Bridges Blog

Our cities need more greenery and fresh air, and yet most of us see almost none, spending half our lives at the office. We all want to make our workspaces healthier and livelier, and I'm excited to write about this today. Why have indoor plants? 1. Happier workforce Several studies found that people report lower levels of fatigue and discomfort in presence of plants. 2. Reduce energy consumption We observed hourly temperatures in a room for 3 days without plants and 3 days with 3 plants. We found that plants reduce cooling requirements (especially in glass buildings) and extreme temperatures. Temperature...