"Interior Plantscaping, a Cost or Benefit?".When Plants Are Bringing in Business, Reducing Absenteeism, Increasing Productivity and Creating Unforgettable Atmospheres, It's a Hands-Down BENEFIT! SCOTCH PLAINS, N.J. -- Interior plant displays are becoming ever more important to buildings and hotel interiors. The elaborate indoor plant displays found in today's offices and hospitality markets are more than just attractive, they are a critical element in today's fantasy environments. Their presence indicates luxury and helps guests to relax. Parker Interior Plantscape, a leader in buildings Plantscape maintenance, continues to meet the industry challenge as properties struggle to create these "worlds of wonder". Parker began what turned into the largest privately owned Interior Plantscape Company in the US. With 200 plus employees, over the past 28 years, Parker has never lost a buildings property contract they installed. Mr. Ron Wood Ronald David "Ronnie" Wood (born June 1, 1947 in Hillingdon, London) is an English rock guitarist and bassist best known as a member of The Rolling Stones, Faces, and The Jeff Beck Group. , a research associate with the Environmental Quality Group at the University of Technology in Sydney, Australia, provides a comprehensive list of reasons why interior plants are key to cost effectively improving IEQ IEQ Indoor Environmental Quality (synonymous with IAQ) IEQ Initial Enrollment Questionnaire (US Medicare) IEQ Isotopic Equilibrator IEQ Input Event Queue while contributing to sustainable, green building designs: * They are less expensive to use than powerful air filter systems. * They can easily be moved or relocated. * They are environmentally friendly Environmentally friendly, also referred to as nature friendly, is a term used to refer to goods and services considered to inflict minimal harm on the environment.[1] . * They offer aesthetic stimulants Stimulants A class of drugs, including Ritalin, used to treat people with autism. They may make children calmer and better able to concentrate, but they also may limit growth or have other side effects. Mentioned in: Autism to the people in a room. * They do not cause acoustic problems. * They do not interfere with ventilation systems that are already installed. * With professional care, they provide high results at relatively low maintenance costs. * They support good motivation by creating a balanced working environment. * They can be used as attractive room dividers in open plan offices. * They reduce tiring of the eyes by reflecting the yellow/green spectrum. * Introducing plants requires no change to the structure of a building. * They can discretely solve an environmental problem (absorb toxins) * The possibility of a sudden breakdown is relatively low. Tove Fjeld fjeld n. A high barren plateau in the Scandinavian countries. [Danish, from Old Norse fjall.] fjeld A high, barren plateau. , a professor at the Agricultural University in Oslo, Norway, conducted a two-year study in an office which found the following reductions in ailments after plants were introduced: Ailment %Reduction Fatigue 20 Headache 45 Sore/dry throats 30 Coughs 40 Dry facial skin 25 The Environmental Protection Agency Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), independent agency of the U.S. government, with headquarters in Washington, D.C. It was established in 1970 to reduce and control air and water pollution, noise pollution, and radiation and to ensure the safe handling and rates indoor air pollution among the world's top environmental health risks, since most Americans spend 90% of their time indoors, Employee health and productivity are at risk due to common but dangerous office toxins found in fibers (carpet, fabric, wall coverings) and solvents (wallboard, paints, varnishes, furniture). Specifically, formaldehyde formaldehyde (fôrmăl`dəhīd'), HCHO, the simplest aldehyde. It melts at −92°C;, boils at −21°C;, and is soluble in water, alcohol, and ether; at STP, it is a flammable, poisonous, colorless gas with a suffocating is found in office foam insulation, plywood, particleboard par·ti·cle·board or particle board n. A structural material made of wood fragments, such as chips or shavings, that are mechanically pressed into sheet form and bonded together with resin. in desks and bookshelves, carpeting, paper goods, and janitorial supplies. At the International Plants for People Symposium, Fjeld presented his findings from another study with plants at the Radium radium (rā`dēəm) [Lat. radius=ray], radioactive metallic chemical element; symbol Ra; at. no. 88; at. wt. 226.0254; m.p. 700°C;; b.p. 1,140°C;; sp. gr. about 6.0; valence +2. Radium is a lustrous white radioactive metal. Hospital in Oslo, Norway. After adding plants and full-spectrum lighting to their workspace, the absenteeism level among hospital workers reduced from 15% to just 5.6%, and stayed that way over five years. For over 54 years, Parker Interior Plantscape has been designing and servicing interior landscapes for high-end buildings clientele. The buildings market is growing rapidly and Richard Parker Richard Parker may refer to: People
Parker began what turned into the largest privately owned Interior Plantscape Company in the US. With 200 plus employees, 300 letters of recommendation from hundreds of Fortune 500 companies and a 14-acre facility in Scotch Plains NJ with two warehouses in Plainfield and one in Atlantic City Atlantic City, city (1990 pop. 37,986), Atlantic co., SE N.J., an Atlantic resort and convention center; settled c.1790, inc. 1854. Situated on Absecon Island, a barrier island 10 mi (16. . Richard Parker took over the Interior Plantscaping & Holiday decorating companies and his Brother Steve took over the wholesale & Garden Center operation in the early 70's. |
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