Imagine entering an office where fresh air moves around with ease, you can smell a hint of nature, and you see a beautiful green wall. Green walls, also known as living walls, are more than just an attractive feature – they improve indoor air quality and boost employee wellbeing. This guide will help you understand how.
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What are Green Walls?
Green walls are vertical structures covered with plants. Whether indoors or outdoors, they bring a touch of nature to buildings. Plant walls use a growing medium like soil, water, or a specialised substance to support plant growth. This ensures they get the nutrients they need to stay vibrant. Many green walls also have a built-in watering system, making it easier to maintain plants.
There are two main types of green walls: living walls and green facades. Living walls have plants rooted in a structural support attached to the wall. Green facades, on the other hand, have climbing plants that grow up a support structure. Both types add greenery to spaces in their own unique ways.
Types of Green Walls for Commercial Buildings
Green walls come in different types to fit various spaces and design tastes in commercial buildings:
Panel systems. These have pre-grown plants and built-in water systems, making them great for large areas because they cover a lot of space and are easy to care for.
Tray systems. With tray systems you can easily switch out the plants, allowing flexibility and personal style to match the building’s design.
Freestanding walls. For smaller areas or to use as creative room dividers, freestanding walls are a good choice. They can be moved around to change the space and meet new needs. Each type of green wall has advantages and can be tailored to fit the design and look of any commercial space.
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Enhancing Indoor Air Quality with Green Walls
Indoor air quality affects health, productivity, and comfort at work. Green walls can improve this in several ways:
- Air Filtration. Plants in green walls act as natural air filters. They purify the air by absorbing common office pollutants like formaldehyde and carbon monoxide.
- Humidity Regulation. Green walls release water vapour during transpiration. This maintains indoor humidity levels, preventing dry air and respiratory issues.
- Temperature Control. Green walls also help regulate indoor temperatures. Through evapotranspiration – the combined processes of evaporation and transpiration of water from plants and soil – these living walls cool the air in warmer months.
Not only do green walls protect your employees’ health, but they’re eco-friendly. If your business wants to encourage sustainable practices and employee wellbeing, green walls are the perfect choice.
Psychological Benefits of Green Walls
In a world where employees are more stressed than ever, everything counts. Having plants in the workplace dramatically improves how employees feel and work. Studies show that plants can lower stress in the office. Being around greenery helps reduce cortisol levels, making teams feel both calmer and healthier. Considering green walls reduce stress, they can be useful in high-stress environments like schools, hospitals and offices.
Interacting with plants improves concentration and focus. Research shows that natural settings can boost productivity by up to 15%. Green environments also spark creativity because of the dynamically changing structure of the wall, while also supporting imagination through mental health benefits – giving employees visual breaks from their surroundings and helping them develop new ideas.
Green walls also support biophilic design: a design concept based on the idea that humans have a core need to connect with nature. By using green walls, you can help people connect with who they are. This means they will work better without having to try, because of a more inviting working environment.
A pleasant work environment can also boost employee morale. Staff will want to feel proud of their workspace, and green walls can provide a sense of belonging.
ARC Structures: Transforming Your Space with the Power of Green Walls
Adding green walls to offices is not just a fad – it’s a way to create healthier and more pleasant workplaces. Green walls help clean the air and make employees feel better, offering many solutions to the problems of modern offices. They provide numerous benefits, whether you choose a panel system, tray system, or a standalone wall. Embrace this green change to make a space where people can not just work, but thrive.
Arc Structures leads design and innovation, combining innovative engineering with beautiful designs. Our approach, global experience and commitment to sustainability help us deliver projects beyond expectations. We build on teamwork, quick responses, and technological skills to make big ideas come to life. If you want to improve your space with a partner who values precision and sustainability, get in touch today.
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