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Ecospecified
containers from The
Container Connection
The potted-plant microcosm has
been shown to reduce air-borne concentrations of Volatile
Organic Compounds (VOCs). The health effects of exposure to VOCs
are consistent with Sick Building Syndrome effects - i.e.
eye/nose/skin irritation, headache, lethargy etc. The research
findings demonstrate that the ability of plants to metabolise VOCs increases with extended exposure to VOCs, provided the
potted-plant system is kept in optimum condition.
A body of research is growing on other positive effects such as
cooling, humidity and acoustic benefits.
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Schiavello Vertical Garden
The plant, the soil and and
microbes as one combined system, help to remove Volatile Organic
Compounds from the indoor air. Further study regarding VOC
removal is being undertaken by University of Technology Sydney
(UTS) with a grant to NIPA from the government body,
Horticulture Australia Ltd (HAL).
The presence of indoor plants has
also been shown to decrease complaints of symptoms associated
with respiratory illness and poor indoor air quality. Several
studies have also shown lower workplace stress, a decrease in
fatigue and enhanced productivity.
This is
all reflected in Green Star's IEQ-15 Office Interiors.
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GBCA recognises the high cost of
human resources in Australia and have now taken on the challenge
to help reduce it. Plants have been shown to increase
retention and reduce sick days.
