Ways of Greening: Using Plants and Gardens for Healthy Work and Living Surroundings

This book focuses on rethinking working and living spaces and understanding how greening can make them healthier and their occupants happier. It teaches how to see unique ideas for spaces and some of the materials needed to create the designs. Inspired by a study that states that 8% of a space needs to have plants in order to positively affect the air quality of the space, this book explores what that minimum would look like in spaces and how it can be done to existing spaces as well as to new site designs, greening both interiors and exteriors.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 134 pages
Publication date: 20 December 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This captivating book delves into the transformative power of reimagining our working and living spaces, emphasizing the profound impact of greening on their health and well-being. It serves as a comprehensive guide, equipping readers with the knowledge and skills to envision unique ideas for spaces and acquire the necessary materials to bring those designs to life. Drawing inspiration from a groundbreaking study that reveals that incorporating just 8% of plants into a space can significantly enhance air quality, this book embarks on an exploration of what this minimum threshold of greening would entail in various spaces, both existing and new. Through meticulous illustrations, it showcases how this greening can be achieved, starting with a mathematical calculation of 10% per square foot and demonstrating its visually appealing outcomes.

The sites chosen for this exploration encompass a diverse range of public and private spaces, both indoors and outdoors. Recognizing the evolving nature of work, this book strives to cater to the diverse needs and locations where people engage in their professional endeavors. It encompasses designs for traditional offices, open-air offices, commercial spaces, homes, studios, and more. By recognizing the importance of designing spaces that support the success of individuals, this book underscores the relevance of considering a wide array of modalities, requirements, and locations.

Ways of Greening: Using Plans and Gardens for Healthy Work and Living Surroundings offers readers a comprehensive and accessible approach to understanding and embracing greening. It provides two fundamental ways to perceive the spaces showcased: existing spaces that undergo greening design after their initial construction and upcoming spaces where greening design is incorporated directly into the space's blueprint. These two approaches can be seamlessly combined, allowing for a holistic and adaptable approach to greening. Throughout the book, readers are presented with examples of both types, illustrating the versatility and potential of greening in enhancing the quality of our lives.

At its core, this book serves as a valuable resource for business owners, residents, developers, architects, agencies, and anyone else interested in integrating greening into their projects. It offers practical insights and strategies for incorporating greening into various aspects of design, from building materials and technologies to landscaping and sustainability practices. By promoting a greener and healthier environment, this book empowers individuals and communities to create spaces that not only enhance our well-being but also contribute to the broader sustainability of our planet.

Weight: 290g
Dimension: 280 x 210 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032391540