About Us
Our Mission
To provide sustainable, technologically advanced, and minimalistic housing with extraordinary before and aftermarket services in both urban and rural environments and disrupt the industry by breaking boundaries, focusing on active-eco-tourism and living.
Podhaus is here to create lifestyle units throughout South Africa and break international borders with our app, PodInn. The pods will inspire, through integrated technology, those who visit to integrate sustainable and eco-friendly solutions in their daily lives
What we do
Podhaus focus on agile, dynamic, and flexible design and construction in prefabricated and modular spaces, thriving to be industry leaders by innovating constantly and see new opportunities in every step we take.
Who we are
Sustainable building practices is the backbone of who Podhaus are. Everyone here is striving to thrive in the construction of prefabricated and modular structures to grab market share away from high-cost, old-fashion and ecologically damaging conventional construction. Sharing this common goal makes Podhaus one of the first business in South Africa to produce high-quality building which can be delivered almost anywhere.
Meet the Team
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Tristan Johns
DIRECTOR AND FOUNDER
Intrigued by van conversions and captivated by tiny home concepts, Tristan embarked on a transformative journey. His vision took shape as he crafted the inaugural container conversion pod on his family's new farm, Shambala Park, nestled just beyond Cape Town. Drawing from a rich reservoir of practical skills inherited from his father and empowered by a BCom degree, Tristan fused a perfectionist's dedication to quality with astute business acumen to create Podhaus, a top luxury pod manufacturing company in Southern Africa. -
Robert Wagner
LSF DESIGNER AND PROJECT MANAGER
An adept LSF (Light Steel Frame) Designer and Project Manager, brings over a decade of invaluable expertise to PodHaus. His exceptional leadership, innovative project management, and keen design eye ensure high-quality, sustainable structures that surpass industry standards. Leading our manufacturing process, Robert's hands-on approach guarantees cutting-edge, functionally efficient, and aesthetically remarkable solutions. As a cornerstone in our commitment to top-tier, forward-thinking Tiny home living, he maintains a dedication to precision and visionary execution at every project stage.
How we roll
We base ourselves off the quality and craftsmanship spent perfecting the details of every corner of our Pods, using quality control practices only offsite construction can provide. Design improves not just the look and feel of the unit, but our astute strategies focus on producing a healthy and ergonomic space.
Where we came from
Podhaus is the dream of father and sons of the Johns family. Tristan Johns, the new owner and director has put tireless effort to create Podhaus, with the carpentry and woodworking shop, Wildcraft, aiding the craftmanship of each pods attention to detail in the wood finishes. Clinton Johns, owner of Phoenix Marine and Duroplastic Technologies left Podhaus with a strong vision and attitude to be and do the best, always.
We are known for
Practical expertise, from construction experience
Can-do positive attitude
Honest, ethical business practices
Creativity, using out-of-the-box thinking
Agility, using innovative technologies
Sustainable, having a low carbon footprint and environmental impact
