Why do we spend so much time indoors, which is not our natural habitat? Why have trends such as forest-bathing become so popular? The answer to the last question lies in the proven benefits we obtain from our connection with nature – from increased productivity to feelings of happiness and an enhanced sense of wellbeing.
‘After the plants were installed, people now walk in here and say ‘Wow’ – we now have an extremely low employee absentee rare of less than 1%.’ – CEO Google Norway
Jorn Viumdal is a mechanical engineer who created the first company dedicated to creating a practical working environment based on research data on the impact between people and nature. He works with the University of Environmental Research and Bioscience in Norway.