CLIF Bar & Company recently opened a new green bakery location to produce its nutritious bar products in Twin Falls, Idaho that is a sustainable food facility that mirrors the eco decisions made pertaining to food in the building's architecture. In other words, the bakery is as sustainably built as the snack bars are, using recycled and natural materials.
The bakery is built with natural stone and recycled wood materials with a strong emphasis on a connection to nature, as seen with the 200 windows and skylights located throughout the space. The facility functions as an innovation lab for workers to test product ideas with a biophillic-focus that blends natural surroundings with a work environment. Workers can visit nearby trails and enjoy outdoor patios to recharge their creativity.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Sustainable Bar Snacks
- Opportunity for snack companies to innovate with environmentally friendly production processes and materials.
- Biophilic Workspaces
- Opportunity for companies to incorporate natural elements and outdoor spaces in their workplaces to enhance creativity and well-being.
- Green Architecture
- Opportunity for architects and designers to focus on sustainable and environmentally conscious building practices, like using recycled materials and emphasizing a connection to nature.
Sectors Adopting This
- Food and Beverage
- Opportunity for food and snack companies to incorporate sustainable production methods and eco-friendly materials into their products to minimize their environmental impact.
- Architecture
- Opportunity for architects and designers to specialize in green building design and sustainable construction practices.
- Workplace Design
- Opportunity for companies to utilize biophilic design principles to create workspaces that promote employee wellness and creativity.
