# Luxury Camping Pods Simon Laws' 'Drew House' Offers Opulent Way to Enjoy Nature By Katherinev123 | Published 2012-01-30 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drew-house References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2012/01/29/drew-house-by-simon-laws/) & [anthillconstructions.au](http://www.anthillconstructions.com.au/) Simon Laws, an Australian designer from the Anthill Construction design firm, has created this magnificent home away from home called 'Drew House.' The Drew House is a [prefabricated summer home](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-offgrid-house) that merges nature with luxury accommodations, making it perfect for people who want the camping experience but don't want to sacrifice comfort. The Drew House comprises two pods -- one for living and one for sleeping -- and a bathhouse. Connecting the living and sleeping pods is an open central space with an area for outdoor dining. The structure was crafted of "natural oiled timbers and other low-finished materials," describes Laws, who also designed the Drew House to be eco-friendly with solar panels for hot water and electricity, as well as rainwater tanks. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Luxury Camping Pods:** The trend of creating luxury camping pods to offer an opulent way to enjoy nature can disrupt the traditional camping industry and attract more affluent customers. - **Eco-friendly Accommodations:** The trend of creating eco-friendly luxury accommodations can disrupt the traditional hospitality industry and appeal to environmentally conscious customers. - **Prefab Housing:** The trend of creating prefabricated homes, like the Drew House, can disrupt the traditional residential construction industry by offering a more efficient and cost-effective way to build homes. ### Where This Applies - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can capitalize on creating luxury camping experiences to attract affluent customers seeking a unique form of outdoor indulgence. - **Real Estate:** The real estate industry can explore the use of prefabricated homes as a modern and eco-friendly alternative to traditional residential construction methods. - **Renewable Energy:** The renewable energy industry can explore opportunities to integrate solar panels and other energy-efficient solutions into luxury accommodations and camping pods, offering environmentally sustainable options for customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [All-Glass Mesmerizing Compact Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beaufort-bushland-retreat.md) - [Climate-Responsive Prefab Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drop-pod.md) - [Prefab Timber Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-nests-treepod-project.md) - [Affordable Timber Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nature-pod.md) - [Modern Rounded Treehouse Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burl-treehouse.md) - [Compact Modular Forest Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-house.md) - [Tranquil Suspended Hanging Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ardh-architect.md) - [Alpine River Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/howqua-river-lodge.md) - [Glamorous Camping Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lulu-glamping.md)