Biophilia Blog Posts

30 October

Why millennials’ obsession with plants is in full bloom

Written by The Plant Doctor

From avocados, dachshunds and French bulldogs to green tea, selfies and social media – the unique obsessions of the millennial generation have been well-documented in recent years. Millennials have been even credited with the sudden increase in popularity of...

25 September

The New Office Experience (Part Two)

Written by The Plant Doctor

In the first part of this blog we looked at the challenges building managers and designers face when creating a modern office. In this post, we will look at how addressing these challenges can help improve wellbeing in the...

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17 September

The New Office Experience (Part One)

Written by The Plant Doctor

There is a growing shift in the way workplaces are being designed around the globe. This emerging design revolution is the result of effective self-promotion by interior designers and architects on social media and beyond, coupled with organisations wishing...

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20 August

Feeling hot hot hot: plants to survive the summer weather

Written by The Plant Doctor

As summer rolls on and the weather forecast is set to remain warmer and drier than average right up to October, you may start to see plants suffering from the heat. Wilting is often a common sight at this...

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01 June

Chained to Our Desks – 40% of Brits Spend Just 15 Minutes Outdoors Each Day

Written by The Plant Doctor

Research released today by interior landscaping and scenting firm Ambius has found that UK office workers spend an alarmingly limited amount of time outdoors each day, putting their health and wellbeing at risk. The study of 1,000 UK office...

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09 February

Keep your Roses 50 Shades of Red

Written by The Plant Doctor

Avoid the wilt this Valentine’s Day with these top tips Bunches of cut flowers will always have a limited life. In order to satisfy the surge in demand when Valentine’s Day comes around, bunches of flowers are often placed...

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02 February

Pushing The Boundaries Of Office Design

Written by The Plant Doctor

If you want to create a workspace that’s functional, innovative, boosts productivity and even helps to attract great staff, don’t be afraid to push the boundaries of office design. Whether you don’t have a clue where to start or...

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12 February

Biophilia: Improving health by bringing plants to the concrete jungle

Written by The Plant Doctor

London… Sydney… New York… what do all of these cities have in common? They are all within the top 10 most successful cities for business life! Made from billions of tons of concrete, stone and metal these spectacular cities...

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13 January

Biophilia: Creating the Feel of Nature Indoors

Written by The Plant Doctor

Recognising the difference between how a building looks and how it feels Translating as ‘love of life’ or ‘love of living systems’, biophilia recognises the instinctive need for humans to be in touch with nature. A recent survey found...

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