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IEQ 2
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NDOOR
P
LANTING
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IEQ 2 I
NDOOR
P
LANTING
E
XCLUSION
None.
O
BJECTIVE
Improve the indoor air quality and enhance the productivity.
C
REDIT ATTAINABLE
2
C
REDIT REQUIREMENT
1 credit for fulfilled at least 2 of prescribed features;
2 credits for fulfilled at least 4 of prescribed features;
A
SSESSMENT
Plant species shall be carefully selected, and suited for indoor
environment
Criteria
i.
The minimum density is one large plant (300mm pot) or two
small plants (200mm pot) per two workstations;
ii.
Green wall of at least 5m
2
is provided;
iii.
Horticultural Maintenance Plan shall be in place for effective
communication and ensure the health of the plants is
maintained;
iv.
No herbicides and pesticides are applied to the plants;
v.
No electricity, from fossil fuelled generation, is used to
maintain and for the growth of the plants.
Documentation:
Credit(s) shall be achieved when the Applicant provides the
documentation stated below, to demonstrate criteria compliance:
i.
summary table that includes the total number of the plants
and species;
ii.
drawing, layout plans for the plants or green walls;
iii.
calculation showing the density of the plant is adequate;
iv.
A statement from plant supplier that the plants selected are
suitable to be planted in indoor environment;
v.
A Horticultural Maintenance Plan in one A-4 page which
addresses, in minimum, the location of the plants, the
watering and cleaning requirements, identification of plant
disease and plant replacement regime etc.;
vi.
A statement from the Applicant to substantiate that no
herbicides and pesticides are applied to the plants;
vii.
A statement from the Applicant or photos to substantiate that
no electricity from fossil fuelled generation is used to maintain
and for the growth of the plants.
B
ACKGROUND
There are many benefits for indoor planting, plants not only bring a
feeling of refreshment to the occupants, but also absorb indoor
pollutants such as carbon dioxide. In return they emit oxygen in the
surroundings and help in cleansing the indoor air.
According to some research studies, offices with indoor planting can
reduce the rate of absenteeism and enhance in the creativity and
productive of the employees.