Live Well With Less
With their smaller footprint and flexible options, Redipods offer a space-saving and sustainable solution for work, life and family.
In partnership with REDIPODS • Photography JODY D’ARCY • Story ELIZABETH CLARKE
With recent changes to West Australian regulations, homeowners can now build mini cabins in their backyard without requiring lengthy council approvals. This streamlined process responds to the growing need for additional space, whether for loved ones, commercial ventures, or a cosy office.
"Redipods mini cabins offer freedom and flexibility, attracting extra income, or for growing families seeking versatility or parents in need of additional space. They are ideal for backyards, holiday parks, wineries, farms, or any location requiring multiple dwellings," says Todd Nener, founder of West Australian family-run company Redipods. "Our range of models is designed to suit any environment, offering architecturally progressive and sustainable design that evolves with you and complements any space. You can even generate income by renting your Redipods cabin as an Airbnb for short stays, weekend breaks and summer holidays."
The tiny homes trend has garnered significant interest in recent years as economic trends drive up rent and mortgage costs, consuming a large proportion of income. With space and housing in short supply globally, homeowners are exploring alternative ways to build on restricted sites and live well with less.
"By choosing a Redipods mini cabin, you're not just investing in a home but also a sustainable future," says Todd. Traditional buildings account for a staggering 39 percent of energy-related carbon emissions worldwide. A Redipods cabin requires fewer building materials and significantly less energy to power, heat, and cool. This reduces your carbon footprint and lowers utility bills and maintenance costs, making it a win-win for both you and the planet.
Redipods’ range of models, manufactured in Perth, includes six architecturally designed cabins ranging from 25-75 square metres. Each model is named after a well-known Western Australian river and is available in different floorplan configurations. For instance, the Canning, at just 45 sqm and including one bedroom, one bathroom and a kitchen, is ideal for short stays on Airbnb, or as a home office. The largest Redipods model, The Gascoyne, boasts 72 sqm of living space with two bedrooms and two bathrooms, making it the perfect family holiday shack.
Customise your Redipods cabin by choosing from various interior colour schemes, including Japandi, Coastal and Contemporary palettes, to suit your style.
Acquiring a Redipods mini cabin is a hassle-free process, with each model prebuilt and delivered within 10-12 weeks, and craned onto your site in one day.
"We employ an innovative, concrete-free foundation system that adapts to any site condition and eliminates the need for footings, offering flexibility and the possibility of relocation if needed," says Todd. Generous format doors and strategically placed windows provide ventilation, natural light and privacy, while Redipods’ signature exterior Colorbond steel sheets with continuous corners ensure a robust and seamless structure that offers better protection from embers and increases its resistance to bushfires.
With generous glass sliding doors, strategically placed windows, open floorplans and seamless indoor-outdoor integration, Redipods are designed to enhance your connection to nature. Whether in a vineyard, by the sea or in the bush, they provide luxurious accommodation for immersing yourself in the unique West Australian landscape.
"Redipods offer a fast, creative and strategic solution that provides freedom, flexibility and affordability," says Todd. "If you're looking for a smart, innovative and luxe solution that can transform into any space you need at any given time, Redipods is the ultimate choice."
"Redipods offer a fast, creative and strategic solution that provides freedom, flexibility and affordability."
—TODD NENER, Redipods Founder
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96 Queen Street, Fremantle
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