Dreadnort Boats has moved beyond its typical arena of top-quality boats and watercraft with the advent of a portable pod whose futuristic appearance and innovative design makes it viable for a wide array of applications ranging from glamping spaces to remote offices and tsunami shelters.
The New Zealand-based company initially begin working on the predecessor of this project with the aim of coming up with a tsunami shelter that could also be transported on land and water. After various iterations, this portable pod was created. The structure has enough room to accommodate a dozen people who can enter and leave via a gull-wing door that includes fold-out steps. It can be plugged into electrical grids but also features its own solar panels, not to mention a 350-watt inverters to power electronic gadgets. Marine-grade aluminum plates and durable glass windows ensure that the structure is safe to dwell in .
Dreadnort Boats is making these unique portable pods available for around $61,243, with a wide range of customization options available.
Futuristic Portable Pods
This Ventilated Pod is Designed For a Multitude Of Applications
Trend Themes
1. Portable Pod Structures - Innovative and versatile portable pod structures that can be used for a variety of applications, ranging from office spaces to glamping sites and even tsunami shelters.
2. Sustainable Design - The trend of using sustainable materials and energy-efficient technologies in the design of portable pods for reduced environmental impact and cost savings.
3. Multi-functional Spaces - The trend of designing spaces that can be easily adapted for different uses, such as a remote office by day and a glamping site by night.
Industry Implications
1. Construction and Architecture - There is a great opportunity for construction and architecture companies to innovate and design more efficient, modular and portable structures that can easily be adapted for various purposes.
2. Tourism and Hospitality - With the growing trend of eco-tourism and unique vacation experiences, there is a market for innovative and sustainable glamping structures that offer an immersive and eco-friendly experience.
3. Emergency Response and Disaster Relief - In disaster-prone areas, there is a need for innovative and resilient portable structures that can serve as emergency shelters or mobile hospitals in times of crisis.