Ecopod’s design principles – compact spaces, smaller footprints – reflect a commitment to providing practical, stylish, sustainable building solutions for everyone. When you choose an Ecopod, you’re making a great economic and ecological choice – that’s what puts the ‘eco’ in our name.
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After discussing location, price, size and style, as well as proximity to family, Gayle and Julien decided that adding a minor dwelling in their garden provided the best option. Jaylene could be part of the family, but still live independently.
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Ecopod and StopDigging worked together again for the installation of the Pourewa Nursery Offices, Lunchroom and Composting Toilets in Ōrakei to install Screw Piles nz. The project wasn’t without its challenges, but overall it was a success and achieved CCC, ready for the opening of the Native Plant Nursery. They’re now geared up and well on track to achieving their goal to regenerate forests of the Auckland bioregion by raising up to 500,000 native trees each year.
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Tiny homes in NZ are more popular than ever. They’ve gone from being something of a novelty to mainstream and viable housing options thanks to the overheated real estate market. Demand for our tiny homes is growing as a result, and we can provide a housing solution that is more affordable than just about everything else on the market.
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The team at Ecopod understand that the world of transportable building can be a little confusing to understand from a legal and practical point of view. In reality, these options exist for simplicity and convenience for the buyer and the seller, while resulting in reliable quality with generally faster turnaround than a traditional onsite build.Â
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Whether you’re renovating a kitchen, building a new deck, painting the house, or any other home improvement or addition, you have to weigh up if it’s really worth it. A classic example often cited in the property industry is the addition of a swimming pool to the backyard. While it might be used a lot
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Tiny and transportable homes are big! Of course, we’re talking in terms of popularity instead of building size. Here at Ecopod, we like to think we’re part of a cultural movement as more and more New Zealanders make the decision to live their life or carry out their business using a prefabricated, transportable solution. That’s
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Gisborne Farmers Dan & Tam Jex-Blake were in need of a simple and durable solution to house their farm staff this season. They turned to us at Eco Pods to help solve their problem and we wanted to share their story with you. Tam and Dan own and operate Mangapoike Ltd, a pastoral farming business
The Government held up their promise with Minister Jenny Salesa announcing that consent requirements for certain low-risk building works would be relieved on the 31st of last month. This is fantastic for everyday New Zealanders who want some extra space for a larger sleepout, pool shed, car port, garden shed, greenhouse, or farmers looking to
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Mahakirau Forest Estate is located in remote native forest on the crest of the Coromandel ranges. Over 94% of the 600 ha Estate is protected by QEII National Trust Open Space Covenants, and for almost 20 years the owners have been undertaking conservation work to restore the natural environment and protect several of New Zealand’s
EcoPods Sponsor Community Hub for 600Ha Mahakirau Forest Conservation Estate Read More »