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. The sites selected are both public and private sites, as well as interior and exterior.

Format: Hardback
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 these environments and acquire the necessary materials to bring those designs to life.

Motivated by a groundbreaking study that reveals that incorporating just 8% of plants into a space can significantly enhance air quality, this book takes an in-depth exploration of what this minimum threshold would entail in various spaces, both existing and new. It offers practical insights on how to green both interiors and exteriors, employing a mathematical formula of 10% per square foot as a starting point.

The sites chosen for this exploration encompass a diverse range of public and private spaces, including interior and exterior environments. Recognizing the evolving nature of work, this book emphasizes the importance of designing spaces that cater to the diverse needs and locations of people, encompassing traditional offices, open-air offices, commercial spaces, homes, studios, and more.

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 presents two fundamental ways to observe the spaces showcased: existing spaces that undergo greening design after the fact and upcoming spaces where greening design is seamlessly integrated into the space during the planning phase. Throughout the book, readers are provided with examples of both types, showcasing the versatility and potential of greening in enhancing the overall 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 to improve the air we breathe and create healthier, more sustainable environments. By exploring innovative designs, sustainable materials, and practical strategies, it empowers individuals and communities to make a positive impact on our planet and enhance the quality of our daily lives.

Weight: 450g
Dimension: 280 x 210 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032391557