coPod Housing System

Over the past few years the practice has been involved in the development and research of Off-Site construction ideas for the rapid delivery of affordable housing. Part of this research includes the development of the coPod housing system, a unique range of offsite manufacture pods that contain all of the essential elements required for a modern home.

This particular house has been specifically designed to be transported in containers and shipped overseas. The external envelope and floors are constructed of solid timber cross laminated panels that are bolted together and left exposed on the inside. A combination of pods, containing Kitchen/WC/Stair at ground floor and Bathroom/Stair at the upper levels, sit in the centre of the plan servicing each room of the house with ventilation, power, communications and lighting. This avoids the need for any plumbing or electrical work on site, so the whole house takes 3 days to erect. The external finish can be applied in timber, brick or render to suit the local context.