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This is Part 1 of a 2-part series about plantscaping and biophilic design for restaurants. Please click here for Part 2<\/a>.<\/em> <\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Would you like to create a more pleasant environment for guests in your restaurant? How about an atmosphere that supports their health and wellbeing, while simultaneously increasing the perceived value of your establishment?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today, we will take a look at some of the benefits indoor landscaping (or \u201cplantscaping\u201d) has to offer as well as potential challenges that could pop up. In our next article, we will show you some real-life examples of restaurants that have successfully incorporated greenery into their interior design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Biophilic Design in a Nutshell<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The International Living Future Institute<\/a> defines biophilic design as the practice of connecting people and nature within our buildings, environments, and communities. People in the United States spend, on average, 90% of their life indoors<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, that wasn\u2019t always the case. Humans evolved outdoors and are hardwired to benefit from the natural environment. Scientific studies continually show a positive exposure-response relationship<\/a> between humans and nature. Of course, it doesn\u2019t take a study to prove that spending more time in nature away from technology and noise improves our health and wellbeing; most of us have experienced these benefits firsthand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Snake plants<\/a> (left side) are one of the easiest plants to care for and maintain. Other resiliant indoor plants include ZZs<\/a>, pothos<\/a>, and monstera<\/a> plants.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Biophilic design brings the direct experience of nature (light, air, water, plants, …) into our manufactured environment to increase health and productivity. Adding elements of biophilic design into the indoor areas we spend our time in changes how people feel within the space. The most prominent benefits or emotional changes<\/a> include comfort, relaxation, and even a drop in our cortisol levels<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fundamentally, biophilic design seeks to turn interior environments into medicine for humans that are spending more and more time indoors. This improves the wellbeing of our bodies and minds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Advantages of Plantscaping Within a Restaurant<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Since the mid-2010s, plants have continued to play a larger role in the home<\/a> and in restaurants. Here are some additional benefits of adding plants into either the original interior design of your establishment if you are just starting up, or into your existing layout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n