From the spider plant to the philodendron, house plants have been shown to reduce stress and improve health overall. Not only can you spruce up and add vivid color and accent to your home that never goes out of style, house plants increase oxygen levels while decreasing toxins in the air. It’s also a great way to enjoy nature, despite the season. If it’s too hot to get outside, your plant will still survive inside–and when there’s snow on the ground, that’s the perfect time to enjoy the juxtaposition of the warm look of a green plant against the window glass while the outdoors are blanketed in white.
Nick, a Senior Industrial Design Student at Philadelphia University, was motivated to create the design for the Window Hanging Garden during his junior year. Motivated to make a container for a small plant to live in a small space, the designer says that at 7.5 x 4 x 2.5 inches, it is indeed a great addition to any dorm room, small apartment, or even a table.
Drains are built into the design, which can be fabricated on any 3D printer. Supports are required because it has a complex geometric design. Infill at a minimum of 25 percent is required as well. Suction cups should be standard size, with the metal hooks removed. (You can also use 3M adhesive strips in place of suction cups.)