Japanese Capsules - Sleeping

Cameron Greene

1 August 2008

I would like to set forth a proposal for River View Plaza, that would not only be excellent for morale but for more alert employees. The proposal I have is for sleep capsules, tubes that are stacked on top of each other that provide comforts of home but for temporary use.

Not only can the Pods or Capsules be utilized just for a quick nap, they can be used as a way to relax. Each unit is equipped with a radio, a mini TV and thermostat, speakers and lights. For some employees, that may have a double shift will find this a great addition.

The pods or capsules can be stacked one on top of each other, to save space for those businesses that do have limited space available. Each pod is roughly 3’H x 3’ W x 6’ L, again they have all the basics or creature comforts that the employees would need or would want. Such as:

|--|Night panel (w/ alarm clock) |--|FM/AM radio |

|--|Night table |--|Speaker |

|--|Room light |--|Curtain |

|--|Ventilation register or ventilator |--|Number plate |

|--|Doomed ceiling (upper compartment only) |--|Handrail |

|--|TV |--|Ladder |

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As you can see from the above-included picture, the capsules are nothing more than a small room that can be utilized by employees for short or extended periods.

Created and designed by the Kotobuki Company in Japan. The capsules come in a variety of shapes and sizes to fit the needs of River View and the space allotted. The initial costs would be something that needs to be evaluated and thought of along side of productivity and employee morale after they capsules have been installed and have...