Podd manufactures prefab container houses in Australia using shipping containers as the structural base. The company claims an estimated 5-hour construction time using hydraulic lifts to raise the roof system. Interior walls, ceilings, and floors use Austral Exflam sandwich panel composite. The design targets remote workforce housing, including mining company employee accommodations.
Design Details
- Manufacturer: Podd
- Location: Australia
- Base Structure: Shipping containers
- Assembly Time: Estimated 5 hours
- Construction Method: Hydraulic roof lift
- Interior Materials: Austral Exflam sandwich panel composite
- Target Market: Remote workforce housing, mining operations
- Compliance: Built to meet Australian building codes
Podd Container House Exterior
Images via Podd.com.au
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Architect Jeffery Broadhurst built this 140 square foot off-grid cottage in West Virginia as a DIY project. The standout feature is a full-height glass garage door that opens the interior directly to the outdoors. The remote location requires off-road vehicle access, making the self-sufficient design essential.
Design Details
- Designer: Jeffery Broadhurst (Architect)
- Location: West Virginia
- Size: 140 square feet
- Construction: DIY
- Utilities: Off-grid
- Access: Off-road vehicle only
- Key Feature: Full-height glass garage door
Cottage Exterior with Garage Door Open
Images via Remodelista
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Modern-Shed produces prefab studio kits ranging from their smallest 8×10 model at 80 square feet to their largest 14×30 design at 420 square feet. Based in Seattle, Washington with dealers throughout the country, the company offers cedar siding and large glass sliding doors as standard features. Uses include home offices, yoga studios, guest houses, and creative spaces.
Product Range
- Manufacturer: Modern-Shed
- Headquarters: Seattle, Washington
- Smallest Model: 8′ x 10′ (80 square feet)
- Largest Model: 14′ x 30′ (420 square feet)
- Models Available: 8+ designs
- Materials: Cedar siding, glass sliding doors
- Distribution: Dealers nationwide
8×10 Studio Model
Images via Modern-Shed
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This property in Naples, Florida features three small studio guest houses in addition to a main residence. Each unit is self-contained with kitchen and bathroom facilities, making them suitable for guests or rental income. The studios are decorated with coordinating colors and share outdoor garden areas.
Property Details
- Location: Naples, Florida
- Units: 3 studio guest houses plus main house
- Features: Each studio has kitchen and bathroom
- Extras: Storage shed, garden areas
- Proximity: Blocks from beach and downtown
Two Studio Entrances
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Free Spirit Spheres creates suspended spherical tree houses in British Columbia, Canada. The Eve sphere shown here measures 9 feet in diameter and is constructed from cedar strips. The compact interior includes a single bed, counter space, table, shelving, and built-in speakers. Multiple spheres are available for overnight stays.
Design Details
- Builder: Free Spirit Spheres
- Location: British Columbia, Canada
- Sphere Name: Eve
- Diameter: 9 feet
- Material: Cedar strips
- Interior: Single bed, counter, table, shelving, speakers
- Availability: Rental accommodations
- Contact: 250-757-9445, tom@freespiritspheres.com
Eve Sphere Exterior in Forest
Images via Free Spirit Spheres
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