A number of portable and modular homes have been designed over the years to appeal to modern day campers, and one such design is the POD house by Robust Outdoor Brands.
Robust Outdoor Brands (ROB), a design brand that focuses on creating sustainable products, was inspired by the huts found in Southern India, subsequently creating these unique portable houses out of durable wood. Each house, essentially a small domed tent, can house two people and can be quickly constructed and deconstructed. Further, each house includes beds that work double-duty as storage compartments and offers heating and electricity, as well as eco-friendly elements such as LED lighting and solar ventilation.
According to PSFK, so far three of the POD houses from Robust Outdoor Brands are being use to promote sustainable tourism in Switzerland.
Portable Wooden Huts
Robust Outdoor Brands' POD Houses Make for Eco-Friendly Camping
Trend Themes
1. Modular Camping Homes - Sustainable camping homes offer new design possibilities for environmentally-conscious travelers.
2. Portable Eco-housing - The development of easily transportable eco-housing presents new opportunities for sustainable living.
3. Sustainable Tourism Promotion - Using eco-friendly camping homes as a promotion strategy could become a trend among sustainable tourism companies.
Industry Implications
1. Eco-tourism - Eco-tourism companies could incorporate portable eco-housing into their offerings for travelers.
2. Sustainable Design - There is potential for growth in the sustainable design industry with the development of easily transportable and eco-friendly housing options.
3. Outdoor Gear and Equipment Retail - Outdoor gear and equipment retailers could take advantage of the trend of sustainable and modular camping homes by selling or renting these products.