Edible biophilia takes ornamental planting one step further, bringing food-growing into spaces and helping people connect with food as well as nature.

Healthy workplace considerations usually focus on air quality, natural light, comfortable temperatures or spaces that encourage people to move. But health at work can also be influenced by what we eat, our access to nature and the everyday behaviours our surroundings encourage. These areas are where workplace farming can play a significant role. In our new Greener Workplaces whitepaper, in collaboration with MEP and sustainability consultancy CPW, we explore how urban farming

Listen to our CEO Patrick Dumas talk to Vanessa Champion on The Journal of Biophilic Design podcast about urban farms, biophilic cities, and what it means to design communities around food.

Workplace belonging is a measure of company health nowadays and it’s linked to higher performance, lower turnover and fewer sick days. Shared, hands-on experiences, like harvesting food together, are one of the simplest ways to build it. In the past, HR teams have tracked things like engagement scores, staff retention and absenteeism. These are useful numbers, but they don’t measure the connection people have to the workplace and colleagues. Belonging has become an important

A report from the London Assembly looks at the challenges around urban food growing. Could office farms provide at least some of the solution? Here’s a striking statistic - 99% of the food and drink consumed in London is brought in from outside the capital. Food for thought, if you’ll pardon the pun, and something that brings up questions about the ability of our cities to feed themselves. The stat comes from the London: A Growing City? report, published by the London Assemb

Watch our COO, Ben Dean in conversation with editor Dr Vanessa Champion, where he explains how our Farm systems enhance workplace wellbeing. Read the full article here.

In this episode, our CEO and founder Patrick Dumas talks to BCO chief executive Samantha McClary about how we're transforming offices into hubs of urban agriculture, wellbeing, and community connection.

Working from home has gone from being a trend to becoming a typical part of the week. This has forced employees and employers to take a step back and reimagine the role an office space has to play and whilst our use of the office has changed its importance is being reaffirmed. The impromptu moments matter Something many people noticed during the pandemic was the lack of social interaction with their colleagues. You’re much less likely to have those ‘watercooler’ chats over Te

These days it’s common for offices to have all kinds of modern amenities, from fully stocked kitchens to free coffee bars, ping pong tables to sleeping pods, high tech conference rooms to massage chairs. For employers seeking to provide unique and engaging office spaces for their employees, the competition is intense. In a world of hybrid working, offices must work harder than ever to deliver real connection and collaboration, while standing as a symbol of company values. Ind

As a country, we’re becoming increasingly aware of the impact our actions are having on the environment. And as we seek solutions, people genuinely believe they can be agents of positive change: according to the UK Department for Business, Energy, and Industrial Strategy, around 8 in 10 people (82%) agreed that if everyone did their bit, we could reduce the effects of climate change. The problem is that it’s not always easy to know what to do. The will is there – but where do