The modern working world is under pressure: home office, skilled labor shortage, increasing demands on employee satisfaction and health. Companies that want to design their office for the future face a surprisingly simple but effective measure: plants.
Because green offices are not only more beautiful – they also make you more productive. Numerous studies prove this. We show how it works and why “Mietgrün” is especially worthwhile for companies.
1. Plants reduce stress and promote well-being
The University of Queensland (Australia) showed in a widely cited study:
👉 Employees in greened offices feel significantly more comfortable, are more motivated, and experience less stress.
The view of greenery activates the parasympathetic nervous system – the part responsible for relaxation. The result: lower heart rate, less tension, better mood.
🔍 Study: Nieuwenhuis et al., “The Relative Benefits of Green versus Lean Office Space”, 2014
2. Office plants promote concentration and performance
A green office is not only good for the feeling but measurably good for the mind.
In a study by Washington State University, employees in planted rooms showed:
- 12% faster reaction times
- better concentration
- fewer errors
This means: Those who bring plants into the office promote mental performance – without additional technology or tools.
🔍 Study: Lohr, V. I., Pearson-Mims, C. H., & Goodwin, G. K. (1996):
Interior plants may improve worker productivity and reduce stress in a windowless environment. Journal of Environmental Horticulture, 14(2), 97–100
3. Green company – better breathing, better thinking
Plants improve indoor air quality. This is no longer a secret – but how strong this effect is is often underestimated. Especially in air-conditioned offices or with poor ventilation, pollutants such as formaldehyde, benzene, or CO₂ accumulate.
AIRY systems enhance the natural air purification effect of the plant and turn it into a real biological filtration system – completely without electricity, quiet and sustainable.
The result:
- Fewer headaches
- Lower sickness rate
- Better cognitive performance through oxygen-rich air
🔍 Study: NASA Clean Air Study, 1989
4. Indoor greenery promotes team climate and employee retention
A green environment sends a clear message:
"We take care of you."
In a time when employer branding and employee satisfaction are key success factors, a green office often makes the decisive difference. Those who feel comfortable stay – and recommend the employer.
Companies with green office design report more often:
- More positive team atmosphere
- Less turnover
- "We" feeling increased
Rental plants make it easy for companies
Those who now think: "Sounds great, but who waters all of this?" – there is a simple solution: rental plants with full service.
With systems like AIRY, the office gets:
- Plants with active air purification
- Including care and service components
- Monthly flexible & tax deductible
👉 More at www.gruenesoffice.de.
✅ Green works. Sustainably. Proven.
Whether small teams or open-plan office – green elements improve the indoor climate, health, and productivity.
Not someday. But from day one.
Elisabeth and Peer-Arne Böttcher will be happy to advise you on choosing the right interior greening for you.
