Green Plants for Green Buildings

Green Plants for Green Buildings The Building Isn't Green Until the Plants Arrive! www.greenplantsforgreenbuildings.org

Communicating the aesthetic, wellbeing and economic benefits of nature in the built environment.

I🌿 The role of plants in commercial interiors is changing.Today, interiorscape is no longer an afterthought or decorativ...
06/03/2026

I🌿 The role of plants in commercial interiors is changing.
Today, interiorscape is no longer an afterthought or decorative add-on—it’s becoming an integrated system that supports wellbeing, enhances user experience, and contributes to overall building performance.
From workplaces and hotels to mixed-use developments, architects and designers are incorporating greenery from the earliest stages of project planning alongside lighting, architecture, and infrastructure. This shift reflects the growing influence of biophilic design and the recognition that nature plays a critical role in how people experience spaces.
Emerging trends like "calibrated biophilia" are also reshaping design strategies, focusing on the thoughtful placement and density of plants to maximize wellbeing benefits rather than simply adding more greenery.
As organizations invest in healthier, more engaging environments, biophilic design is quickly becoming a baseline expectation—not a luxury.
Read more about the future of interiorscape and biophilic design in our latest blog.
➡️https://greenplantsforgreenbuildings.org/beyond-greenery-the-rise-of-performance-driven-interiorscapes/

🌿 Headed to in San Diego?Register with promo code AIA26EXGST for a FREE Expo Pass and visit Green Plants for Green Bui...
06/02/2026

🌿 Headed to in San Diego?
Register with promo code AIA26EXGST for a FREE Expo Pass and visit Green Plants for Green Buildings (GPGB) at Booth #4544.
Experience an immersive biophilic design installation that demonstrates how nature and plants can support healthier, more engaging, and higher-performing built environments.
At the GPGB booth, you'll:
✅ Experience biophilic design firsthand
✅ Explore research on occupant wellness and building performance
✅ Learn practical applications for workplace, healthcare, hospitality, and commercial projects
✅ Connect with qualified plantscaping and biophilic design professionals
✅ Access accredited CEUs and design resources
As architects and designers seek new ways to improve occupant experience, support wellness goals, and create more sustainable spaces, biophilic design continues to emerge as a proven, evidence-based strategy.
📍 Booth #4544
📅 June 10–13, 2026
📍 San Diego, CA
Register today with promo code AIA26EXGST and join us at The American Institute of Architects conference and expo!

⏰ HAPPENING TOMORROW! How are leading companies building stronger relationships with architects and designers? 🏢✨If you’...
05/26/2026

⏰ HAPPENING TOMORROW! How are leading companies building stronger relationships with architects and designers? 🏢✨
If you’re looking to expand your network, refine your outreach, or better engage the design community, there’s still time to clear your schedule for this!
Join Green Plants for Green Buildings tomorrow for our Monthly Supporter Open Forum. This isn’t a passive webinar where you just sit and listen—it’s a live, interactive conversation where industry peers connect, tackle challenges, and share real-world ideas.
🗓️ Event Details:
Date: Tomorrow, Wednesday, May 27
Time: 12:00 PM EST
Format: Interactive Open Forum (Bring your ideas!)
💬 What We’re Diving Into Tomorrow:
Relationship-Building Strategies: Getting your foot in the door with top design firms.
Communication & Trust: The secret sauce to lasting industry partnerships.
Long-Term Collaboration: How to turn a single project into ongoing business.
Outreach Best Practices: What actually works when pitching to modern architects.
Whether you want to share your own experiences or just listen in and learn from your peers, your voice belongs in this room. Let's grow together! 🌱
👉 Click the link to learn more and join us tomorrow: https://greenplantsforgreenbuildings.org/event/healthy-workplace-design-architect-designer-relationships-forum/

05/20/2026

We’re excited to announce that our founder, Jan Goodman, will be speaking at Cultivate hosted by this year!

Saturday, July 11
1:45pm - 2:45pm EST
A120
Sustainability that Sells: Practical Tools & Smart Messaging for Modern Interiorscapers
This session shares sustainability methods that interiorscapers can implement now, as well as communication tips for proposals, sales conversations, and client education.

Saturday, July 11
3:15pm - 4:15pm EST
A120
On the Record: Honest Talk About Running an IP Business
Jan joins a panel with Vicky Cate (Vicky Cate Consulting), Ryan Kincaid (District Green Plants), and Genevieve Reiner Mills (Oakland Green Interiors, Oakland Nurseries). This interactive roundtable invites experienced professionals to share what’s working, where they’re feeling pressure, and what changes are on the horizon.

Sunday, July 12
11:15am - 12:15pm EST
A120
What’s Next: Emerging Trends Shaping the Future of Interiorscaping
This session explores emerging design trends influencing commercial interiors, how those trends impact plant selection and maintenance strategy, and where opportunities exist for innovation.

05/18/2026

🌿✨2026 Biophilic Design Awards

Has your company created an inspiring interior landscape or biophilic design project that deserves international recognition? 🌐🌱🏆💚 Now is your opportunity to showcase your work to the global industry through the 2026 Biophilic Design Awards presented by the International Plantscape Industry Alliance (I-PIA).

From green walls and immersive interior plant installations to wellness-focused corporate environments and innovative biophilic spaces — we want to celebrate the projects shaping the future of interior landscaping and design worldwide. 🌱

✨ Gain global exposure
✨ Elevate your company credibility
✨ Showcase your innovation
✨ Be recognized by industry leaders

🗓 Submission Deadline: June 15, 2026
🌎 Open to global project submissions

Submit your project today: 🌐🌱🏆💚
2026 Biophilic Design Awards - https://i-pia.com/biophilic-design-awards/

🤝 How are leading companies building stronger relationships with architects and designers?Join Green Plants for Green Bu...
05/15/2026

🤝 How are leading companies building stronger relationships with architects and designers?
Join Green Plants for Green Buildings’ next Monthly Supporter Open Forum on Wednesday, May 27 at 12:00 PM EST for an interactive discussion focused on building meaningful partnerships within the design community.
Together, we’ll explore:
✔️ Relationship-building strategies
✔️ Communication and trust
✔️ Long-term collaboration opportunities
✔️ Outreach and engagement best practices
✔️ Real-world experiences from industry peers
This is not a webinar or presentation — it’s an open, collaborative conversation designed for GPGB supporters to connect, share ideas, and learn from one another.
Whether you’re expanding your network, refining outreach efforts, or looking to better engage architects and designers, this forum is for you.
📅 Wednesday, May 27
⏰ 12:00 PM EST
👉 Learn more: https://greenplantsforgreenbuildings.org/events/

🌍🏢 Building One of the World’s Healthiest WorkplacesWhat happens when science, workplace research, and human-centered de...
05/15/2026

🌍🏢 Building One of the World’s Healthiest Workplaces
What happens when science, workplace research, and human-centered design come together? GSK ’s new global headquarters in London offers a powerful answer.
By combining evidence-based design principles, advanced building technologies, and WELL Building standards, GSK created a workplace designed to support employee health, well-being, inclusion, and performance.
Key insights from the project include:
✔️ Health-focused workplace design improves cognitive performance and well-being
✔️ Investments in healthy environments can deliver measurable financial returns
✔️ Research-driven workplace strategies can scale globally
✔️ Continuous testing and refinement help organizations adapt and improve
✔️ Inclusive, healthy workplaces help employees and organizations thrive long term
This headquarters is more than an office — it’s a blueprint for the future of work.
📖 Read the research: https://greenplantsforgreenbuildings.org/portfolio-items/healthy-workplace-design-gsk-headquarters/

🌿 Experience Biophilic Design at AIA26 with GPGB 🌿Heading to the The American Institute of Architects Conference on A...
05/13/2026

🌿 Experience Biophilic Design at AIA26 with GPGB 🌿
Heading to the The American Institute of Architects Conference on Architecture & Design in San Diego this June? Don’t miss one of the most immersive experiences on the expo floor.
Visit Green Plants for Green Buildings (GPGB) at Booth #4544 and step into a living demonstration of how plants and nature can transform the built environment.
✨ Explore:
✔️ The science behind biophilic design
✔️ How plants improve wellness, productivity, and occupant satisfaction
✔️ Practical applications for workplace, healthcare, hospitality, and commercial spaces
✔️ GPGB’s accredited CEU opportunities
✔️ Connections with plantscaping professionals in your region
This isn’t just something to see — it’s something to feel.
📍 AIA26 Conference on Architecture & Design
📅 June 10–13
📌 Booth #4544 | San Diego Convention Center
🎟️ Free Expo Pass with promo code: AIA26EXGST
Come experience the future of design—rooted in nature.

The future of commercial interiors is no longer just about aesthetics — it’s about human performance, wellness, and sust...
05/07/2026

The future of commercial interiors is no longer just about aesthetics — it’s about human performance, wellness, and sustainability.
That’s why GPGB is excited to present a featured virtual CEU at :
🌿 Wellness-Driven Interiorscapes for Sustainable Design
🎓 Approved for The American Institute of Architects & credit
Presented by Shane Pliska, Director of GPGB and President & CEO of Planterra Plantscapes
This research-driven session explores how biophilic design and interiorscapes can:
• Improve indoor environmental quality
• Enhance cognitive performance and productivity
• Support emotional wellbeing and stress reduction
• Elevate occupant satisfaction and sensory experience
• Help projects align with WELL and LEED certification goals
As organizations rethink workplaces, healthcare facilities, hospitality environments, and public spaces, interiorscapes are emerging as strategic assets that support both people and performance.
📍 NeoCon 2026 | June 8–10 | THE MART, Chicago
If you’re attending NeoCon, this is a must-attend session for architects, interior designers, workplace strategists, and sustainability leaders.
👉 Register here:
https://neoconhub.com/products/wellness-driven-interiorscapes-for-sustainable-design-hsw -product_tab_speaker_s

🌿 **Biophilia Meets Performance: The Immersion Factor** 🏃‍♂️What if the spaces we exercise in could actually *keep us co...
05/05/2026

🌿 **Biophilia Meets Performance: The Immersion Factor** 🏃‍♂️

What if the spaces we exercise in could actually *keep us coming back*?

New research shows that biophilic design in sports facilities—think natural light, greenery, and organic materials—does more than look good. It *deepens exercise immersion*, which directly increases people’s intention to continue working out.

💡 Key insight:
It’s not just about awareness of sustainability—it’s about how immersed people feel in the moment.

✨ Behavioral immersion (how engaged you are physically and emotionally) plays the biggest role in long-term exercise commitment.

Design isn’t just aesthetic—it’s psychological. And when done right, it can shape healthier, more sustainable habits.

➡️Link to research in comments.

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