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Table 1 reasons to purchasing indoor plants- Ramzan et al., (2007) lead a study and deduced the reasons for plantscaping.

Some other purposes of plantscaping in office buildings can be identified asUSE EMOTIONAL AND SYMBOLIC SENSUAL

FUNCTION • Maintain a sense of connectivity with nature.

• Mentally and emotionally carry a person to a naturalistic environment.

• Mood enlightener.

• Sounds, odour and senses are stimulated, enhanced and gratified leading to freshness and creativity.

• Provide privacy and help to screen unpleasant views.

• Provide new vistas and define space.

ENGINEERING • Glare reduction.

• Acoustical control.

AESTHETIC • Aesthetic Table 2 purpose of indoor plants (source- www.crupb.com) ARCHITECTURAL

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