Creating calm, restorative environments that support learning.
We're often brought into educational environments to implement biophilic designs that help bring Attention Restoration Theory (ART) to life. We create spaces that support focus, reduce mental fatigue, and enhance student well-being and learning outcomes.
Sharing the science behind biophilia in education.
We don't just scatter a few plants and run, we'll design the scheme with educational research, for example Kate E Lee's cognitive performance studies, and Kaplan & Kaplan's Attention Restoration Theory.
The case for plants in education.
Plants can make such a significant difference to educational environments, we're determined to make the case for the betterment of students.
We know school finances are often stretched, so we'll help you the most for your money with clever designs and our plant rental service.
We know safeguarding is your primary concern, so we DBS check our maintenance technicians to protect your students' safety and wellbeing.
Our team can present to your staff and students, helping them understand the benefits of biophilic design, biodiversity, and more.
To reduce your capital expenditure, we offer plant and planter rental contracts with costs spread over three years or more.
We handle all aspects of upkeep, from watering and pruning to pest control and beyond, ensuring staff can concentrate on students.
Climate-conscious students will appreciate our sustainable approach: rainwater irrigation, peat-free compost, and eco-friendly maintenance.
Our favourite education projects.
Creating a biophilic heaven for students at Staffordshire Uni.
Over a few years, our designers have worked with the facilities management at Staffordshire University to create a beautiful biophilic learning facility for students.
Planting a restoring breakout space for students.
Hertfordshire University wanted to incorporate biophilic design into their space to improve the well-being of their students. Working with their fitout contractor, we designed a scheme that matched their aesthetic.
Corten steel furniture with integrated planting.
Our team designed custom corten steel furniture with in-built planting for Nottingham University's outdoor breakout area, complementing a large olive tree with underplanting in a matching planter.
Our favourite education projects.
Understandably, before committing costs to planting at your school or university, you'll have questions on whether it's worth investing in plants, how they'll be maintained, and whether they'll benefit the students.
If you have more questions, please do just drop us a line - we'll be more than happy to answer your questions.
Whilst we can't say for sure what students will do (they're not always predictable!), studies such as those by Keo & Sullivan and Branat et al. demonstrate that
Our team of expert, DBS-checked horticulturalists will maintain every aspect of the planting scheme. Your staff won't have to take this on as an additional responsibility.
Of course! We're working on a downloadable document, but please reach out to us in the meantime and we'll be glad to help.