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Prefabricated Parabolic Camping Pods in Steamy Australia Require no A/C

01/30/2012
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    These industrial-chic prefabricated parabolic camping pods designed by <a href="http://www.anthillconstructions.com.au/">Simon Laws from Anthill Construction</a> require no air conditioning at all despite the fact that they're located in a humid area of Australia. Situated at Sunrise at 1779, a residential subdivision near Gladstone that boasts very strict environmental standards, the Drew House was mostly constructed close to manufacturing facilities in Brisbane before it was transported 500 km and erected in its current location. Part of a <a href="http://inhabitat.com/new-photos-singapore’s-solar-powered-supertrees-under-construction-at-gardens-by-the-bay/">solar-powered</a> luxury campsite with <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rainwater_harvesting">rainwater harvesting</a>, the light-filled pods and bathhouses are surrounded by lush greenery, making them the ultimate retreats for nature lovers.
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  • Drew House by Simon Laws
    The Drew House is a campground in Gladstone, Australia
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  • Drew House by Simon Laws
    Designed by Simon Laws of Anthill construction, the sleeping pods require no air conditioning
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  • Drew House by Simon Laws
    Passive design, insulation, deep overhangs, and natural ventilation keep the rooms cool
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  • Drew House by Simon Laws
    On site photovoltaic panels generate energy
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  • Drew House by Simon Laws
    Water is heating with solar power
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  • Drew House by Simon Laws
    Australian hardwood was used for the interior flooring and external truss and deck
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  • Drew House by Simon Laws
    All of the parabolic sleeping pods and bathhouses were constructed off site.
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  • Drew House by Simon Laws
    All of the manufacturing facilities are in Brisbane, so prefabricated construction has mitigated serious carbon miles
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  • Drew House by Simon Laws
    The home is built with steel in timber, in keeping with bushfire controls.
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  • Drew House by Simon Laws
    The campground harvests rainwater
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  • Drew House by Simon Laws
    The local municipality recycles all of its greywater for everything save drinking and bathing
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  • Drew House by Simon Laws
    The area is surrounded by Bloodwoods and Cabbage Palms
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  • Drew House by Simon Laws
    This is the ultimate luxury camping retreat for anyone who is totally in love with nature.
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Drew House by Simon Laws

These industrial-chic prefabricated parabolic camping pods designed by Simon Laws from Anthill Construction require no air conditioning at all despite the fact that they're located in a humid area of Australia. Situated at Sunrise at 1779, a residential subdivision near Gladstone that boasts very strict environmental standards, the Drew House was mostly constructed close to manufacturing facilities in Brisbane before it was transported 500 km and erected in its current location. Part of a solar-powered luxury campsite with rainwater harvesting, the light-filled pods and bathhouses are surrounded by lush greenery, making them the ultimate retreats for nature lovers.

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