Sustainable office: when being green is not just a trend

Over the years, several studies have confirmed that spending time in green areas improves cognitive abilities, increases creativity, reduces stress and strengthens the immune system. A real panacea, both for health and productivity.
If this type of spaces, pleasant, illuminated and full of plants, is used inside offices and shops, it has been recorded that it leads to doubling the cognitive performance of workers. Plus, it boasts an 84% reduction in headaches and eye pain.

Recreating green spaces within the world of work therefore brings benefits to both employees and business owners. In fact, those who work in sustainable offices earn money psychophysical benefits:

• Stress reduction: several studies state that being in contact with greenery releases endorphins, which have analgesic abilities similar to opium and morphine. Some plants in particular, such as ferns, aloe, lavender and hawthorn, are particularly suitable for reducing stress and nervousness;
• Greater creativity and concentration: having green outdoor spaces and/or plants in the office contributes to the relaxation and psychophysical well-being of employees, also improving their creativity;
• Better air quality: indoor plants are able to absorb some substances harmful to humans, purifying the air;
• Humidity regulation: the dry climate, typical of air-conditioned offices, tends to make people more tired, in some cases even causing respiratory problems. By inserting indoor plants into shared spaces, the level of humidity in the environment will be more easily regulated.

In addition to employee productivity, investing in green spaces and solutions within the company is undoubtedly an excellent choice for the wallet.
In fact, if you don’t have outdoor spaces and the structure allows it, investing in the creation, for example, of green roofs can be a valid alternative. This is because a roof covered with plants and vegetation absorbs solar heat and excess water. Consequently, thanks to its ability to influence the microclimatic performance of the office, a green roof is able to bring about a substantial reduction in energy consumption.

Lighting also plays a key role in making the office more eco-sustainable and peaceful. To obtain greater savings it is a good idea to take advantage of natural light by investing in glass parts. Furthermore, sunlight stimulates the production of serotonin, the hormone that benefits mood and concentration, and as a result employees will not only feel better but will also become more productive.

Finally, another interesting solution that is taking hold in many offices is the creation of green walls within the workspace. In addition to the immediate relaxation you feel when looking at them, plants improve air quality making the environment healthier.

To protect the health of your workers, in addition to making the office sustainable, it is also advisable to sign the RC policy towards Terzi by Lokky. Coverage studied down to the smallest detail aimed at protecting the insured’s assets in the event of compensation due to damage involuntarily caused to third parties due to death, personal injury and damage to property, as a consequence of an accidental event occurring in relation to the risks for which the policy is stipulated.