EMPLOYEES’ PERCEPTION OF THE INFLUENCE OF LANDSCAPE DESIGN ON PRODUCTIVITY IN SELECTED OFFICES IN LEKKI, LAGOS

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Abstract. This study focuses on the influence of landscape design on employee performance in selected office buildings at Lekki. It aims to ascertain whether introducing greenery and biophilic factors within offices can improve workers' productivity, creativity, and well-being. This research employsquantitative research techniques through the administration of questionnaires. The research population for this is employees in office buildings in Lekki, Lagos State, Nigeria. The study used a multistage sampling technique. The sample size 80 was obtained from a sample frame of 99 using the Slovin formula. The data collected was analysed using the descriptive method. The results show a favourable link between landscape design features and employee satisfaction and performance. The study concludes that office buildings with such features as greenery, natural light, and water bodies could positively influence employee performance. Lastly, the study recommends that future architectural and planning practices should prioritise the integration of greenery and biophilic elements in office spaces.

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Biophilic elements, Creativity, Employee performance, Landscape design, Office building, Well-being

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