A Telecommuter’s Dream: the Eco-Friendly OfficePOD
Written by S. Kim Henson
Telecommuting is a hot option for employees these days. It gives people the opportunity to work from home while the company benefits from reduced property costs and increased productivity, not to mention a more diverse work staff. And think of the footy pajamas! But then again, without the space and privacy of a real office, these people often face more frequent distractions. No company wants the incessant doorbell interruptions, personal phone calls, dryer buzzers, and family and friends who aren’t quite convinced that “working from home” really means work.
OfficePOD designed
the solution for consumers to “unblur” the lines between work and home
life.
About the size of a standard hotel bathroom, the seven-square-foot unit
features desk space, cabinets and shelving, and fits easily in most backyards.
The OfficePOD handles it all: site survey, installation, continuous customer
service help and POD relocation if necessary. Constructed with the environment
in mind, the makers used recycled and recyclable products, as well as natural
materials wherever possible. The small, well-insulated space is cooled by an
energy efficient system.
As an alternative to the construction of buildings or rental of additional offices, OfficePOD caters to the ever-changing corporate world as well, one POD at a time. Leases on the units are flexible and short-term to accommodate corporate fluctuation and relocation needs for personnel. Order the POD and have it installed within 12 weeks and removed or relocated within eight weeks.
The work-from-home trend is here to stay, with the plus-sides far outweighing the disadvantages. OfficePOD has done for space what cell phones and internet access did for communication. The modular building opened the door to the ultimate telecommuter’s work space away from the office.
Advantages for corporations:
- Increased productivity
- Lowered property costs
- Decreased overhead costs
- Attraction of quality employees
- Satisfied employees
Advantages for consumer:
- Convenient
- Less commute time
- Increased time at home
- Conducive work space
- Separate home and work life
- Money savings on food and gas
Advantages for environment:
- Decreased use of gas/fossil fuels
- Less need for buildings
- Use of recycled and natural materials
- Energy savings
What others have said
It looks tiny at first but actually is pretty spacious considering the clever shelving.
Brilliant! This is just perfect for the back garden office. It certainly beats the converted garden shed!
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I like the garden pod. This is a perfect solution for the home office. It is so important to separate your person life with your professional. This achieves that without ever leaving home.