How Does a Garden Office Improve Health?
The UK Health and Safety Executive estimate that work-related stress and anxiety resulted in 11.4 million lost working days, in one year (2008-2009). Work environments themselves contain many opportunities to clear stress triggers and reduce absent days due to work-stress. For optimum (stress-free) productivity, time spent working in a detached garden office is fantastic. As a medical practitioner, I have seen many patients with work-stress related conditions. Lets look closer at that garden office environment. 1. Quality of light. Most people enjoy bright daylight and find it improves their mood. In fact, this may trigger a release of chemicals in the body that bring a sense of emotional wellness (endorphins). Artificial light does not have the same chemical effect and a working beside a fully glazed wall gives enough natural light to reduce the energy use of the electric lighting system. Much better for the environment and the personal carbon footprint too. Try orientating your works
