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This research aims to investigate the effects of interior plants on worker productivity and stress levels in a windowless work environment.

Interior Plants May Improve Worker Productivity and Reduce Stress in a Windowless Environment

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Randomized trial shows improved productivity and reduced stress in a windowless environment, indicating health benefits of indoor plants.

This research aims to investigate the effects of interior plants on worker productivity and stress levels in a windowless work environment.
Participants completed a timed computer task in a college lab with and without plants present.
Blood pressure and emotional responses were monitored during the task.
Productivity was assessed through reaction times and self-reported attentiveness.
Participants in the plant condition reacted 12% quicker on the computer task.
Systolic blood pressure readings decreased by one to four units with plants present.
Participants reported a 0.5 increase in attentiveness on a self-reported scale in the presence of plants.

Lohr et al. (1996) studied this question.

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