With the new Zen add-on feature from Silen, a leading manufacturer of privacy solutions and office pods, designers can bring a new aspect of biophilia into the workplace through a sense that is often overlooked: sound. Silen's work pods already provide a solution for an escape from the noise, whether it be a five-minute reset or an hour to work with no distractions. With the innovative, next-generation Zen add-on, any Silen pod can be transformed into a tranquil, sensory-rich sanctuary.
With ambient soundscapes, including meditative music and the sounds of the rainforest or ocean waves, and soundproofing, employees have a nature-packed environment to retreat to for calm and relaxation. This integration of biophilia via sound has been proven to reduce stress, increase focus, prevent burnout and improve employee well-being overall through relaxation; this can be helpful to not only reduce distractions but also to boost creativity. This is enhanced with the lighting controls and privacy mode, which uses smart glass that turns opaque when activated.