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Hive Pods are modular, 3D-printed dwellings designed as secondary accommodation, or for remote and eco-sensitive locations.

Engineered for rapid deployment with minimal environmental impact, each pod features a lightweight geodesic structure made from recycled geopolymer concrete and composite materials.

The design is bushfire and cyclone resilient, relocatable, and assembled using basic tools—requiring only ute access and screw pile foundations. 

Benefits

  • Rapid deployment

  • Light footprint

  • Affordable accommodation

  • Disaster resilient

  • Relocatable

  • Build with standard tools

  • Designed for code compliance

  • Improves builder productivity

HivePods Benefits*

*Estimated benefits of the HivePod construction method based on our engineering calculations. Note: these numbers are not yet third party validated

80%

Faster than conventional construction

60%

Reduction in embodied carbon emissions

50%

Cheaper than prefabricated construction

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Features

  • Modular construction

  • 3D printed components

  • ⅓ Less Materials

  • Biomimicry

  • Advanced geometry

  • Software design

  • Upcycled materials

  • Faster, Cheaper, Better

  • More sustainable

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Uses

  • Eco-tourism accommodation

  • Staff accommodation

  • Site offices

  • Disaster recovery

  • Walking trail huts

  • Glamping

  • Retail kiosks

  • Amenities rooms

  • Secure storage

  • Granny flat

  • Home office

Letters of Support for HivePods

Australian Red Cross letter of support

AKM Earth letter of support

Travel consultant letter of support

UniSQ Centre for Future Materials Research letter of support

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About Us

  • Australian innovation

  • Australian owned

  • Designed by engineers

  • 20 years sustainability construction experience

  • University developed biomimicry materials

  • Integrates local materials

Our Team

Jeremy Mansfield OAM, founder of Mansfield Advisory, brings extensive expertise in sustainable construction strategy, stakeholder engagement, and navigating complex regulatory environments. His firm advises government and industry on transitioning to low-impact, circular economy-aligned practices, positioning him ideally to lead HivePods’ showcase delivery in an eco-sensitive setting.

Ian Adams is a chartered Civil and Environmental Engineer, and a national leader in sustainable building and environmental engineering. His team has delivered award-winning Green Star projects and developed innovative tools like InSite Water and Ecomon, ensuring HivePods meet high performance and compliance standards. 

Together, Jeremy and Ian offer a powerful blend of strategic, technical, and delivery capability. Following the showcase, business growth will be supported by an experienced Business Development Manager, a Franchise expert, and a dedicated Advisory Board. This leadership structure ensures HivePods is built on innovation, resilience, and long-term commercial success. 

Frequently Asked Questions

  • 3D printed on / off site

  • Secure lockable structure

  • App powered smart locks

  • Local trades for assembly

  • Insulated and comfortable

  • Stormproof

  • Designed for minimum 20 year lifespan

  • Off grid ready

  • Screw pile foundations

  • 2 weeks to lockup

  • Ceramic panels, aluminum frame, perspex or glass windows

Project Partners

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Start your HivePod journey

Begin your journey toward sustainable, modular living. Reserving a HivePod today secures your place in our upcoming production schedule and helps us plan builds based on real community demand. Whether you’re envisioning an eco-retreat, off-grid studio, or resilient micro-home, your reservation helps shape where HivePods will make the biggest impact first.

By registering your interest, you’ll receive priority access to the first release of 3D-printed, low-impact dwellings made right here in Australia. You’re not committing to a final model or site yet: just saving your place in line and joining the movement redefining how we live lightly on the land.

Ready to learn more?

Fill in the form below and we’ll send you an information package with pricing, specifications, and next steps to reserve your HivePod.

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