“Suburbia is where the developer bulldozes out the trees, then names the streets after them.” ~ Bill Vaughn
Nothing expresses a person’s individuality and style more than their home, and we understand that every residential project is a financial and emotional investment.
At Pod Developments we are here to guide you through the process from initial ideas, right through to handing over the keys.
We are able to design and build anything from garden rooms and granny annexes right through to full houses or flat blocks, all whilst keeping a close eye on the environment and not compromising on aesthetics.
All our Eco-friendly buildings use sustainable materials and can incorporate renewable energy systems to keep energy consumption to a minimum.
Our team are always raising the bar and are now able to offer a Passiv Haus system to our UK clients. By mixing this technology with our awe-inspiring exterior and interior designs we are able to create something very special.
We are not your average builders or architects. Every project we do is treated with the respect it deserves and is done by offering a personalised and intelligent design service mixed with cutting edge sustainable building techniques and a skilled workforce.
None of our buildings will ever be made using out-of-date mass-produced methods that are damaging to the environment, lack thermal integrity, and are copy and paste designs because we know it can and should be done better.
Our Eco houses and garden rooms are designed to be environmentally friendly and sustainable.
We do this by using renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, and geothermal energy, which reduce the carbon footprint and lower energy costs.
In addition, our Eco houses and garden rooms use materials that are sourced sustainably and are non-toxic, which means that they do not release harmful chemicals into the environment.
These materials also provide better insulation, making our buildings more energy-efficient than traditional homes.
Furthermore, eco houses often incorporate features such as rainwater harvesting, living walls, and green roofs, which promote self-sufficiency and reduce water usage.
The ultimate goal is to create a healthy and sustainable living environment that benefits both the residents and the planet. As climate change becomes a pressing concern, eco houses are becoming increasingly popular, and many countries are implementing policies to encourage the construction of eco-friendly buildings..
We are very proud to now offer a Passive house service.
Passive houses are a type of ultra-low energy building that is designed to be highly energy-efficient and environmentally sustainable.
These houses use a variety of techniques and technologies to reduce energy consumption and minimize the need for heating and cooling.
The design of a passive house is based on five key principles: excellent insulation, airtightness, ventilation, high-performance windows, and passive solar heating. The insulation and airtightness of the building envelope ensure that minimal heat is lost through the walls, roof, and floor.
The ventilation system provides a constant supply of fresh air while recovering heat from the exhaust air. The high-performance windows allow for maximum daylight and solar heat gain while minimizing heat loss.
All these measures result in a building that requires very little energy for heating and cooling, which translates into significant cost savings and a smaller carbon footprint.