ABSTRACT
Corporations have been building gardens for a variety of reasons ranging from enhancing their images in the eyes of the public to improving the work environment for their employees. One frequently hears anecdotal evidence of the resulting improved employee morale and productivity. The Channing L. Bete Company recently installed an indoor garden to provide a space for employees to go and relax, for informal meetings, as well as a place for the entire company to meet. The garden won an award from Interiorscape magazine, but how does this translate into concrete data showing the value to people of such a garden setting? A review of research that has been done in this area is presented and specific research needs and goals for the future are identified.
