"There’s something about #nature and fresh air that makes people feel happier and more relaxed…until a spider crawls up their leg. Then it’s game over and back to the great indoors. Regardless of the occasional rogue arachnid, people generally like having a connection to nature, and some experts believe that experience should be brought into the #office.
"Get down with #biophilia. If you’re not familiar, the term biophilia was coined in the 1960s and describes the desire to be close to nature, according to Merriam-Webster. Being surrounded by nature has a positive correlation with #health, cognitive performance, and attention, according to a paper published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. Greenery in the office can lower employees’ stress levels and improve their perception of their work environment. Even a window view of nature can positively impact employee well-being.
"Providing employees with opportunities to experience nature can also help improve their performance and creativity, according to Natalie Engels, global practice area community co-leader and design director at Gensler.
So, it’s no wonder that #biophilic dimensions are becoming more popular in #workplace #design, according to Engels. 'A visual connection to nature that could be a big window looking out into nature, or it could be physical plants within the workplace,' she explained. 'We’re spending so much of our time indoors, so it’s a way to help break up the monotony of the workplace.'
HR’s green thumb. Intuit’s new Mountainview, California offices, which opened in January, feature biophilic elements, Michael Merola, VP of places at Intuit, recently told HR Brew. He said that the company spent a lot of time developing the street-level landscaping and building terraces to create an inviting office. 'I have found myself using those spaces and I have looked out and seen people out there [on the terraces] on phone calls,' he said...
"The company’s campus incorporates #plants native to the area, outdoor water features, and a #GreenWall that hosts more than 4,000 living plants. The company also weaves #greenery throughout the meeting spaces, staircases, and curated outdoor spaces that make up its 178,600 sq ft campus."
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