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Figure 9 moss and fern open terrarium (source-google images

 The dynamic aesthetic value in plantscaping is the best investment. Brookes

University reinforces that indoor plants cost less than most corporate décor elements, they offer insurance of positive picture and contributing to both physical and mental health. The same set of studies deduce that clients/employees discern a building with plantscaping as more extravagant and more relaxed.  Plantscaping help with reducing sick expenses on the energy-efficient building providing space without ‘sick building syndrome’. Most energy-efficient buildings are sealed, hence, restricting the free flow of air. This cause 10 times higher concentrations of harmful gasses in indoor environments than that of outdoor air.  Plants release the water vapours that create a pumping action to pull dirty air down around the roots, where it is converted into food for the plant. On average 15-20 plants are minimum required to clean the air in a 1,500 square ft. an area in 24 hrs.

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Figure 1 problems caused by sick building syndrome (source-google images)

 Strategical placement of plants can reduce noise in the office by 5 decibels. Hence reducing the chance of distractions.

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