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[Read More](https://blog.outsidein.net.nz/history-of-house-plants) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.outsidein.net.nz/history-of-house-plants#comments-listing) Topics: [Wellbeing](https://blog.outsidein.net.nz/topic/wellbeing), [benefits of indoor plants](https://blog.outsidein.net.nz/topic/benefits-of-indoor-plants), [Indoor Plants](https://blog.outsidein.net.nz/topic/indoor-plants) ## [Plants - Fad or Future?](https://blog.outsidein.net.nz/fad-or-future) Posted by [Maree Koroitamana](https://blog.outsidein.net.nz/author/maree-koroitamana) on May 5, 2020, 3:52:06 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.outsidein.net.nz/hubfs/April%20EDM%20and%20Landing%20Pages/Britomart%20Cooper%20%26%20Co.jpg)](https://blog.outsidein.net.nz/fad-or-future)   Of the 1970’s trends that have enjoyed a resurgence in recent years - including Elton John and Pantone Ultra Violet channelling the new purple - houseplants have made their millennial comeback. [Read More](https://blog.outsidein.net.nz/fad-or-future) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.outsidein.net.nz/fad-or-future#comments-listing) Topics: [Wellbeing](https://blog.outsidein.net.nz/topic/wellbeing), [benefits of indoor plants](https://blog.outsidein.net.nz/topic/benefits-of-indoor-plants), [Indoor Plants](https://blog.outsidein.net.nz/topic/indoor-plants) ## [The \[Hopefully Clean\] Air We Breathe](https://blog.outsidein.net.nz/the-hopefully-clean-air-we-breathe-blog) Posted by [Ryan McQuerry](https://blog.outsidein.net.nz/author/ryan-mcquerry) on Sep 19, 2018, 1:31:36 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.outsidein.net.nz/hubfs/20180803_OutsideIn_DSC4544-2.jpg)](https://blog.outsidein.net.nz/the-hopefully-clean-air-we-breathe-blog) How much time do you spend inside? New research1 shows that city dwellers spend 90% of their time indoors, either at home, in the office or in vehicles. All this time spent indoors raises the question of indoor air quality and how that’s affecting our health. [Read More](https://blog.outsidein.net.nz/the-hopefully-clean-air-we-breathe-blog) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.outsidein.net.nz/the-hopefully-clean-air-we-breathe-blog#comments-listing) Topics: [Wellbeing](https://blog.outsidein.net.nz/topic/wellbeing), [toxins, air purification](https://blog.outsidein.net.nz/topic/toxins-air-purification), [benefits of indoor plants](https://blog.outsidein.net.nz/topic/benefits-of-indoor-plants), [air purification](https://blog.outsidein.net.nz/topic/air-purification), [air pollution](https://blog.outsidein.net.nz/topic/air-pollution), [plant hire](https://blog.outsidein.net.nz/topic/plant-hire), [Indoor Plants](https://blog.outsidein.net.nz/topic/indoor-plants) ## [The Future of Plants in Architecture](https://blog.outsidein.net.nz/the-future-of-plants-in-architecture) Posted by [Ryan McQuerry](https://blog.outsidein.net.nz/author/ryan-mcquerry) on May 10, 2018, 1:53:16 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.outsidein.net.nz/hubfs/kengo-kuma-architects-1hotel-paris-designboom-06.jpg)](https://blog.outsidein.net.nz/the-future-of-plants-in-architecture) Gone are the days where a few plants in glazed ceramic pots in the foyer provide the finishing touch to a new building. For architects, it’s now standard practice to incorporate plants into the design, right from conception. Plants are being used as a living element that is portable, growing, and ever-changing. They provide function and form while looking beautiful. They can change the ambiance and feel of a space, adjust acoustics and improve the energy efficiency of buildings. [Read More](https://blog.outsidein.net.nz/the-future-of-plants-in-architecture) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.outsidein.net.nz/the-future-of-plants-in-architecture#comments-listing) Topics: [benefits of indoor plants](https://blog.outsidein.net.nz/topic/benefits-of-indoor-plants) ## [How Plants Influence Your Health | The Benefits of Indoor Plants](https://blog.outsidein.net.nz/nasa-research-on-benefits-of-indoor-plants) Posted by [Ryan McQuerry](https://blog.outsidein.net.nz/author/ryan-mcquerry) on Jul 13, 2017, 9:43:56 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.outsidein.net.nz/hubfs/043A0180.jpg)](https://blog.outsidein.net.nz/nasa-research-on-benefits-of-indoor-plants) If you often feel tired and slightly "under the weather" at work, you may well be experiencing the recognised symptoms of [**Sick Building Syndrome (SBS)**.](https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2014-08/documents/sick_building_factsheet.pdf) SBS is a phenomenon where people have symptoms such as respiratory and sinus congestion, skin rashes, coughs, headaches and tiredness, when they are in certain buildings or indoor spaces. Many people report relief from these symptoms once they leave the building. [Read More](https://blog.outsidein.net.nz/nasa-research-on-benefits-of-indoor-plants) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.outsidein.net.nz/nasa-research-on-benefits-of-indoor-plants#comments-listing) Topics: [benefits of indoor plants](https://blog.outsidein.net.nz/topic/benefits-of-indoor-plants), [toxins](https://blog.outsidein.net.nz/topic/toxins), [air purification](https://blog.outsidein.net.nz/topic/air-purification), [air pollution](https://blog.outsidein.net.nz/topic/air-pollution) [All posts](https://blog.outsidein.net.nz/all) ### Subscribe to Email Updates ### Recent Posts [![Outside In](https://blog.outsidein.net.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/OUTSIDEIN_Feb2017/outside-In-footer-logo.png?width=200&height=80&name=outside-In-footer-logo.png "Outside In")](http://www.outsidein.net.nz) Distinctive, custom-designed greenery to regenerate interior spaces. 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