Performance Design: Why Your Office Needs a Living Wall
Jared designed and built a living wall for his workplace using Florafelt in Providence, Utah.
In the modern workplace, "luxury" is often defined by high-end coffee machines or ergonomic chairs. But there is a more profound luxury emerging in office design—one that doesn't just look expensive, but actively works to improve your biological well-being. This is performance design, and it starts with the vertical garden.
Integrating greenery into a workspace isn’t just about aesthetics; it’s about engineering an environment that supports the human machine.
More Than a Pretty Face: The Science of Vertical Greenery
When you install a living wall, you are actually installing a sophisticated, multi-functional technology. Here is how performance design impacts your workday:
Natural Acoustic Damping: Hard surfaces like glass and concrete bounce sound around, leading to high-stress noise levels. A lush wall of foliage acts as a natural acoustic buffer, absorbing sound waves and creating a quieter, more focused atmosphere.
Biological Air Filtration: Plants are nature’s air purifiers. Through phytoremediation, they scrub toxins from the air and release fresh oxygen, reducing the "stale office air" feel that often leads to afternoon brain fog.
Biophilic Stress Reduction: It is scientifically proven that looking at nature lowers cortisol levels. By bringing the outdoors in, you provide your brain with the visual breaks it needs to maintain high-level creativity and productivity.
Real-World Results: Jared’s Workplace Transformation
The theory of performance design is best seen in practice. Take Jared from Providence, Utah, who recently decided to upgrade his workspace using a professional-grade vertical system.
Jared utilized four Florafelt 12-Pocket Living Wall Panels to create a custom-built installation. This isn't just a row of potted plants; it’s a towering mix of tropicals that creates a seamless wall of life. To keep the design sleek and professional, Jared cleverly hid the water tank inside a discrete chest at the base, ensuring the focus remains entirely on the greenery.
"I ordered 4 of the Florafelt 12-Pocket Living Wall Panels a few weeks back. I've got them installed and (mostly) planted out and they're working beautifully! Definitely exceeded expectations." — Jared, Providence, Utah
The Verdict: Fun Meets Function
At the end of the day, having a garden at work simply makes it a bit more fun to be there. It changes the energy of the room from a sterile box to a living, breathing ecosystem. As Jared’s wall grows in and fills out, it will continue to purify the air and provide a serene backdrop for his daily tasks.
Tropical plants are used for the indoor living wall. Florafelt system.
Custom designed Florafelt recirculating living wall for an office in Providence, Utah.