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Wondrous Wooden Workspaces

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

Paul Coudamy Creates the 'Bears Cave' From Discarded Wood

— June 6, 2009 — Eco
Everyone’s heard of men making their own man cave, but a bear cave seems new. Paul Coudamy has created a fantastic bears cave in Paris any lodge-lover would yearn for.

Paul Coudamy’s bears cave is made for a company named Beartech, and is designed out of wood particles found in dumpsters and wastelands. Check out the bears cave above!

Implications - CEOs are realizing that a happy, creatively stimulated employee is a productive one. Thus, companies are looking to adorn their office spaces with extravagant, whimsical decor that is nowhere near stuffy or formal. This will encourage creative thought and innovation that will surely benefit a company in the long run.
Trend Themes
1. Eco-friendly Office Designs - The use of discarded materials found in dumpsters and wastelands to create unique office spaces is opening up opportunities for eco-friendly office designs.
2. Whimsical Office Decor - Companies are starting to see the benefits of creative and whimsical office decor as a way to encourage creative thought and innovation among employees.
3. Nature-inspired Office Spaces - Office spaces that incorporate nature-inspired designs, such as the bear cave, are becoming more popular as companies recognize the calming and creativity-boosting effects of biophilic design.
Industry Implications
1. Office Design - New opportunities for eco-friendly, whimsical, and nature-inspired office designs are emerging as companies prioritize employee well-being and creativity.
2. Sustainability - The use of discarded materials in office design is a potential disruptive innovation opportunity for companies looking to improve their sustainability efforts.
3. Employee Engagement - Incorporating creative and nature-inspired designs in office spaces is a way for companies to improve employee engagement and retention.
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