EcoShelta e.pods and bigpods are high tech, sustainable, architect designed, prefabricated, modular dwelling systems. They are extendable, relocatable, robust and long-lived.

Made from space-age alloy, our epods and bigpods can be erected anywhere, in as little as a day, for an oceanfront retreat, ecotourism accommodation or studio or any number can be joined together in limitless designs to make delightful, luxurious homes.

Cutting edge details, materials, finishes and fabrication systems are carefully selected for minimal environmental impact.

The ecoshelta system uses an independent structural frame and integrated infill panel system. This system allows for a high degree of flexibility in floor plan and functionality of the buildings. There is no fixed pattern of wall and door elements as these are fully interchangeable and can be easily modified and altered at any stage. Full width sliding or bi-folding door tracks are integrated into the portal frames.

The frame is manufatured from fully welded aluminium portal segments with a unique new junctioning system developed specifically for the ecoshelta. These segments are shipped individually and site assembled according to an easily followed step by step assembly manual delivered with the ecoshelta.

Each segment weighs less than 40kg and can be easily handled by two people. The entire frame can be lifted by a few willing hands once assembled and accurately positioned if required.

The floor panels are manufactured in two main styles either T&G recycled Australian hardwood flooring or 20mm plantation plywood sealed flooring sheets. The floor panels are sealed with natural non-toxic oils.

The doors are made with Australian Hardwood with a minimum 6mm laminated glazing infill. Double glazed and e-glass panels are available as options.

The wall panels are a standard size, interchangeable with the door elements, and come in a range of different finishes and functions, they have a simple screw fixing system to attach them to the structural frame.

The standard walling panel has an aluminium box beam frame, clad in structural plantation plywood with R3.5 polywool insulation and aluminium corrugated sheet cladding with integrated flashings.

Alternate panel systems are available as options and are approximately 350mm deep. The panels can be fixed or utilise the bi-folding track system to allow them to be folded away when not in use.

Specialised Panels available for various functions include:

Kitchen sink panel with integrated plumbing tags and storage cupboards

Kitchen stove panel with fold down gas stove, oven and storage cupboards

IT panel with wireless modem, fold down work station USB and Comm. hubs, server, flat screen, printer bay and integrated wiring looms.