I think these Ecopods are the coolest things – if only they had a kitchen and/or bathroom.  They’re a little rustic for me to use as a vacation home – a once a year camping trip yes, but probably not much more than that

  If you’re the type of person to enjoy the more rustic vacationing these are for you!  – WAIT!  there is a chance they do have some sort of kitchen or bathroom as I just read on their site something about a refrigerator and a composting toilet.  It is possible there is a toilet but not a shower and a refrigerator but no stove.  They’re $27,000 Canadian and can be put anywhere – so if you have a piece of property in a beautiful area and want something a little more substantial than a tent the Ecopod is perfect.  The floors are made of recycled car tires and the one side of the shipping container folds down and becomes the deck.  So – if you really could have a toilet and some kitchen amenities I really might enjoy it after all!

It’s substantially crafted from recycled materials so that you can enjoy the natural environment ‘responsibly’ without contributing to the construction industry’s ongoing wastage of our natural resources.

It has a small ecological footprint making it a discreet addition to well-established natural habitats.

It’s compact, energy efficient and entirely ‘off-grid’ saving on the cost of both bringing utilities to the site as well as protecting you from the rising cost of oil and electricity prices.

It’s a building which adapts with your own individual needs – you can transport it from site to site, add more units as your family or budget expands or re-orientate the units to suite the topography and best views your site has to offer.

It’s an affordable option that allows you to enjoy your recreational space now rather than saving for years to meet the rising cost of building that second home.

It’s factory-fabricated to unbeatable standards avoiding the hassle, expense and wait for reputable local contractors and craftsmen.

It’s secure like no other home allowing it to be left in remote locations for months at a time, with no worries of pests, vandalism or break-ins.