It is common knowledge now in this industry that interior design has the ability to influence an individual’s mood, attitude and even their actions. There is a deep and complex psychology behind the interiors that most of us take for granted every day, and by

The humble houseplant is on the attack. Building on NASA experiments for air purification in space, scientists are pinpointing plant species—from the peace lily to the asparagus fern—that are particularly skillful at cleaning indoor air of pollutants that can cause a range of health problems.

Think about it! We all recognize how our mood can change when we are surrounded in an environment with living vegetation. It's the reason we take trips to the park, spend time in our backyards, desire the coveted corner office with windows or have a

Project Carbon, a recent research project completed at the University of Georgia, proves that plants do in fact remove carbon from the air we breathe. This study is the first of its kind to provide quantitative data of carbon removal by plants in an interiorscape

Paper for conference, Plants for People International Exhibition Floriade 2002 Health Benefits of Gardens in Hospitals Roger S. Ulrich, Ph.D. Center for Health Systems and Design Colleges of Architecture and Medicine Texas A & M University College State, TX 77843 INTRODUCTION This paper selectively reviews

Key Findings Shed Light on Environmental Psychology of the Workplace   In today’s economy, it is more important than ever for businesses to gain the competitive edge. Constant fluctuations in unemployment, productivity, consumer confidence and other major economic factors make it imperative for businesses to