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January 23, 2006

ICOSA VILLAGE PODS

Despite looking like something straight out of Star Wars - Icosa Village’s collection of “Pod” prefab shelters are actually very down-to-earth. The pods are practical, affordable, and easy-to-build, with the pieces snapping together like Erector Sets. Starting around $2000, the Bucky-inspired dymaxion shelters are super cheap, and are designed to be used for a variety of recreational, promotional, and humanitarian uses.

$2,150 from ThePod.net

Icosapods has a Tsunami Relief Program, providing Icosapods at low cost to help in the South-Asian tsunami reconstruction effort.

14 Responses to “ICOSA VILLAGE PODS”

Barry Turner Says:

January 23rd, 2006 at 10:34 pm

21st Century Yurt for the 21st Century Nomad.

I want one!!

But will it fold in my rucksack or is that the next thing on the design list?

Theron Says:

January 25th, 2006 at 10:27 am

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while this dohicky looks realy cool, the yurt is still 100 times cheaper, capable of being made from sheet plastic / felt blankets and thin sticks (woven into a lative)

and yes, a yurt will forld into a backpak

however, A) i dont think they set out to remake the yurt, im only playing around B) I wouldnt build a yurt in my backyard for fun.

One of the best aspects is the integrated windows, something the mongols dont seem to peturbed about

Ruth Hill Says:

February 1st, 2006 at 7:26 am

Love your site! Thanks! A fellow designer.

Taylor Says:

September 16th, 2006 at 5:58 pm

Hey where did these guys go…their site is dead, and I want one!!!!

victoria d'angelo Says:

December 15th, 2006 at 5:09 pm

I’m interested in knowing more about the composition of these structures and cost. I’m looking to house a pc of printing equipment within a larger facility but need a more sterile, temp and humidity controlable area. Need an interior area of around 200 sq ft. How small do they come? Is this a sensible solution? Height is no problem. Can heating or temp controls be added? Exhaust?
Thanks, I look forward to your reply.

Pat Greene Says:

December 26th, 2006 at 9:36 pm

Why does this website appear to be dead? Are you actually in production or is this just a concept idea? I would consider buying one if the concept is actually in production and what are the sizes and price ranges?

Juliet Beynon Says:

January 29th, 2007 at 5:02 pm

Did anyone find a LIVE Icosa Village website?

Raphael Delstanche Says:

February 5th, 2007 at 5:24 pm

I am seriously considering to buy half a dozen of Icosa village pods for an ecolodge in Chile but I cannot find an active website or contact. Maybe someone can help?

ken mangum Says:

April 2nd, 2007 at 5:00 pm

more info and prices please

favorita da beira Says:

April 24th, 2007 at 2:27 pm

we already contact thepod at 3 years ago. we need prices and conditions asap, about the DECAPOD ICOPOD SHADE POD GROWPOD. CAN YOU HELP US? THKS IN ADVANCE
EDUARDO MARQUES

georgina jacobs Says:

May 17th, 2007 at 11:12 am

is this an active, working site. or a big dead end need to buy shelters asap.

Wayne Moors Says:

August 12th, 2007 at 10:02 am

Has anyone been able to find out if this is and active site? I would certainly be interested in buying some as beach rental units. I would also be interested in pricing and sizes.

Wayne Moors
American Samoa

Todd Says:

August 13th, 2007 at 2:02 am

Here’s their contact information, according to whois.net:
Icosa Village Inc.
Markus@icosavillage.net
83 Eucalyptus road
Berkley, CA 94705
US
Phone: 510-594-1174

DrBigfoot Says:

August 6th, 2008 at 7:30 pm

I had tried for years to obtain some of these. Wanted to use for summer shelter for Alaskan remote tours and was attempting to set up a stockpile of relief supplies. NUMEROUS times tried to purchase but kept getting put off, delays, re-designs, not currently in manufacture…sold out for burning man… each and every time they were willing to take deposits up-front but never able to purchase for cold-hard-cash-money at shipment.

Love the idea and the concept is perfect for my original plans in Alaska (now utilize about 40-45 Yurts instead) and FEMA seems to be no longer interested (200 units) post Katrina.

Did I mention that I attempted to purchase starting in the late 90’s?! Never able to get even one.

Organizationally, if the business end is brought current, the product should follow swiftly behind! Too bad as I feel this product had EXCELLENT potential; just poor management.

Will keep checking back every year or so to see what happened with the original company and if they ever decide to sell patents and dies etc if they are not willing to produce…

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