Lesson 10:Interior landscaping and Environmental Control
How do plants contribute to Interior Décor
Beauty: Plants bring in life to any dull and gloomy interior Interiors with few well selected plants, places in appropriate location brings in a fresh impression First impressions comes from its landscaping. An unattractive front lawn can go a long way in your overall perception of the home. Few fresh plants in interiors When you look at a home, one of your. But a landscape that works in concert with the overall environment, building on a perfect blend of elements, can dramatically enhance the way your home looks and feels. No question that beautiful landscaping can greatly increase curb appeal and, often, your home’s value. Some experts say functional landscaping that complements nearby foliage can help increase property values.
Comfort Trees and shrubbery enhance the environment by moderating climate, conserving water, improving air quality and sheltering wildlife. Trees control climate by diminishing the effects of rain, wind and sun. Leaves also absorb or deflect the sun’s energy during the summer, and tree branches provide a filter for adverse conditions in the winter. Indoor climate costs can be lowered as much as 25 percent with the right landscaping elements. For instance, air-conditioning costs are lower in a home shaded by trees, and heating costs are reduced when trees shelter the home from wind.
Climate change and toxic construction materials have moved indoor landscaping and green building up on the list of priorities these days. Common indoor houseplants may provide a valuable weapon in the fight against rising levels of indoor air pollution. The plants in your office or home are not only decorative, but NASA scientists are finding them surprisingly useful in absorbing potentially harmful gases and cleaning the air inside modern buildings.
A sophisticated pollution-absorbing device: the common indoor plant may provide a natural way of helping combat "Sick Building Syndrome".
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