With the advent of online schooling, Putney High School’s Biophilic Classroom study could not have been more relevant.

This first of its kind study into the impact of “Biophilic design” in education, highlighted how plants and views of nature could actually boost health, wellbeing, focus and even productivity in the classroom. 

Today, bringing nature inside in a few simple and affordable ways, can bring benefits that we can all enjoy, particularly in times of isolation and lockdown.

We would like to thank the many sponsors that have contributed to the Biophilic Classroom which, although we will no longer be able to reveal at Chelsea 2020 Discovery Zone, we look forward to sharing with you in more detail at Chelsea 2021.

Here are links to all those who have kindly given their support to the project:

• Biophilic design for education research www.rczm.co.uk
• Landscape Photography www.matthewcattellphotography.com
• Mural printing and installation www.promoteyourschool.com
• Zero carbon carpet ‘Human Connection’ www.interface.com
• Adaptable bamboo furniture made in Cheshire www.sixteen3.co.uk
• Natural moss walls hand crafted in Cheshire www.innerspacecheshire.co.uk
• Bamboo husk plant pots, West Sussex  www.madewithhusk.co.uk
• Hemp and flax woven British fabric  www.camirafabrics.com
• Plants –The Palm Centre, Richmond  www.Palmcentre.co.uk
• Cacti and succulents grown in Surrey www.ottershawcacti.com
• Air plants grown in Cornwall www.andysairplants.co.uk
• Eden Project ‘Closed Garden’ recycled glass terrariums www.lsa-international.com
• Terrarium kits and workshops www.botanicalboys.com
• Online workshops:  https://obby.co.uk/classes/crafts/terrarium/online-terrarium-class-1584734702
• Bamboo panels by www.mosobamboosurfaces.co.uk

To follow our ongoing research into the benefits of Nature in Learning Environments visit: