The Lobster Pods are in huge demand!
A former Donegal boatbuilder has come up with a fishy way of solving the housing crisis that people won’t have to “shell” out a fortune on.
Patrick McLoone has come up with a design to build an eco-friendly pad in the shape of a lobster pot!
And the good news is that the Lobster Pod doesn’t even need planning permission.
Patrick, from Rosbeg, has just launched the trendy pods and has already been swamped with phonecalls about the structures.
“My father was a boatbuilder and I always dabbled with design.
“I wanted a structure that fitted in with the landscape but was also comfortable and warm.
“It was designed with the Donegal climate in mind so it had to be able to within the most severe of weather conditions,” said Patrick.
The pods are 3 metres by 4 metres in size and come fitted with their own kitchen, toilet, shower and can accommodate up to six people with bunk beds and pull-out sofa beds.
They even come with their own porthole-shaped window.
They are insulated with sheep wool and can be powered using wind turbines, solar panels or from a mains connection.
“Unlike some mobile homes they are not cold because of all the glass.
“They are comfy and people find them very modern and the space is used very well.
“Because they are mobile structures and are made of wood, they do not need planning permission,” he said.
Patrick estimates that he will be able to build two of the pods each month once in full production.
The eco-houses fit perfectly in the coastline or into forested areas.
Patrick says the reaction to the Lobster Pods has been amazing.
“We have received a lot of calls from across the country from people looking for the pods for a variety of uses.
“They will make the ideal holiday home and can also be used for offices beside homes or for children’s dens.
“We can customize the pods to client’s requirements and give them whatever finish they need,” he said.
The pods take up to four weeks to complete and prices for the complete pods start at €10,000.
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