Office pods Australia glass, modern, flat-pack from $21,500
An office pod is a self-contained, prefabricated workspace. The Portable Pod is 5,950mm long, 3,000mm wide, and 2,800mm high, delivering 18m² of column-free floor area. It ships flat-pack from the Sunshine Coast to every Australian state, assembles in 6 days, and comes with three walls of triple-layered tempered glass, one wall of 75mm insulated EPS sandwich panel, LED lighting, an XPS-insulated roof, and a 4mm SPC floor over fibre cement as standard. Base price: from $21,500 AUD plus delivery.
A finished, functional office in less than two months from first call.
What is an office pod?
An office pod is a freestanding structure purpose-built as a workspace. It sits outside the main house, typically in a garden or backyard, and gives you a dedicated room for focused work.
The Portable Pod version is built around a 4.5mm hot-dip galvanised Q235 SHS/RHS steel frame with a full-glass long elevation. It is insulated to a residential standard, wired for power and lighting, and designed to be both architecturally appealing and practically functional from day one. Every design is backed by a Form 15 Compliance Certificate for building design, provided by an RPEQ Registered Engineer, and is designed for AS/NZS 1170.2 Region C, 66 m/s ultimate design gust wind speed.
Common use cases include home offices, consulting rooms, therapy practices, podcast and video studios, pilates and yoga spaces, and guest rooms for Airbnb.
Why glass office pods are different.
Most portable offices use solid wall panels with punched windows. The result is a dark, shed-like interior that feels nothing like a proper workspace. A glass office pod inverts this, putting triple-layered tempered glazing across three walls, set in broken bridge aluminium framing.
The difference in daily use is significant. Natural light improves concentration and mood. The visual connection to the garden reduces the sense of isolation. Clients and colleagues who visit the space comment on it immediately.
Triple-layered tempered glass also outperforms single glazing on thermal retention, acoustic performance, UV reduction, and safety, and tempers to hold its strength under impact rather than shattering into sharp shards.
Specs at a glance 6x3m, 18m², 4,200kg.
Every number a builder, council officer, or buyer needs in one table. These figures apply to the standard single-pod configuration.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| External Dimensions | 5950 × 3000 × 2800 mm |
| Internal Floor Area | 18 m², column-free |
| Total Kit Weight | 4,200 kg flat-packed |
| Frame | 4.5mm hot-dip galvanised Q235 SHS/RHS steel, fully welded |
| Glazing | Three walls of triple-layered tempered glass |
| Door & Window Framing | Broken bridge aluminium |
| Solid Wall | One wall of 75mm insulated EPS sandwich panel |
| Interior Lining | 8mm bamboo-wood fibre interior panel |
| Roof System | 1.5mm roofing sheets with XPS insulation |
| Flooring | 18mm asbestos-free, fire-retardant fibre cement board with XPS insulation, topped with 4mm SPC flooring |
| Doors | 2 × double sliding glass |
| Windows | 3 × casement |
| Lighting | LED lighting |
| Electrical | Australian standard fittings — lights, switches, power points and power inlet |
| Certification | Form 15 Compliance Certificate for building design, provided by an RPEQ Registered Engineer |
| Wind Rating | Designed for AS/NZS 1170.2 Region C, 66 m/s ultimate design gust wind speed |
| Assembly Time | 6 days |
| Base Price | From $21,500 AUD + transport |
Full specification page: /specifications/
How office pods are used.
The same 18m² space works across a wide range of professional and personal applications.
Here are the six most common builds we deliver.
Home office
A permanent desk, monitor setup, and video call background away from the house. The most common reason people buy a pod. Tax-deductible for business owners.
Backyard studio
Art, music, podcast, photography, and content creation. The glass walls deliver even natural light.
Consulting room
Private practice for psychologists, physios, counsellors, and allied health. Full separation from the residential house keeps the professional feel intact.
Site office
Relocatable office for construction sites, rural properties, and off-grid work locations. Crane-truck delivery handles access to places a standard building cannot reach.
Pilates and yoga
Private studio with full-length glass walls, premium timber-look floor, and split-system air conditioning. Designed for one-on-one and small group classes.
Airbnb pod
Additional upgrades such as a bathroom fitout and kitchenette for an income-generating guest suite, can be arranged with our trusted builder. Multiple customers report full cost recovery inside 18 months.
Office pod vs garden office vs modular office.
Three terms buyers use for similar products. The differences below explain why they land at different price points and deliver different results.
| Portable Pod (glass) | Solid garden office | Modular office building | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | From $21,500 | $15,000 to $40,000 | $40,000 to $120,000+ |
| Glass walls | Three walls triple-layered tempered | Punched windows only | Varies by spec |
| Assembly | 6 days flat-pack | Days to weeks | Weeks to months |
| Relocatable | Yes, crane-truck | Usually yes | Rarely |
| Insulation | Walls and roof, included | Often add-on | To specification |
| Australia-wide delivery | All 8 states/territories | State-by-state | Project-by-project |
| LED lighting | Included | Rarely included | Add-on |
Delivered and assembled in under 8 weeks.
From deposit to first day in the office, the process below runs in four stages. Most customers on the east coast land in the 6-week window.
Order and confirmation
Deposit paid, delivery address confirmed, site access reviewed by satellite and photos.
Crane-truck delivery
Kit lifted directly onto your prepared pad. Components staged in build sequence. Takes about 3 hours.
Assembly
DIY with the instruction guide and video (6 days), or use our partner builder for a fully managed install.
Full delivery details and freight costs by state: /delivery/
Office pod pricing from $21,500.
The standard configuration ships flat-pack from the Sunshine Coast. Transport quoted separately based on your delivery address.
Single Pod
6 x 3m, 18m², one open-plan space. Standard kit with all inclusions.
Linked Pods
Two pods side by side, 36m² total. Internal opening between pods optional.
Stacked Pods
Two storeys, 36m² total, 6 x 3m footprint.
Full pricing, add-ons, and delivery costs by state: /pricing/
Real office pod installs.
Six recent builds. Every image is a customer site, not a render.
Office pod questions.
The questions buyers ask most before ordering. For anything not here, call us directly.
Call 0490 537 205-
An office pod is a prefabricated, freestanding workspace structure placed outside the main house, typically in a backyard or garden. The Portable Pod is 5,950mm long by 3,000mm wide by 2,800mm high, delivering 18m² of usable floor area. It ships flat-pack and assembles in 6 days with all electrical and flooring included in the base price.
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The standard Portable Pod is 5,950mm long, 3,000mm wide, and 2,800mm tall externally, giving approximately 18 square metres of internal floor area. That is enough for a full desk setup, a small meeting table, and a storage area. For more space, two pods can be linked side by side for 36m².
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Yes. Wall panels use insulated composite construction with integral insulation. The roof is divided into 4 layers in total: the first layer is corrugated steel plate, the second layer is extruded polystyrene (XPS) insulation board, the third layer is OSB, and the fourth layer is bamboo-wood fibre board.
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Yes, and it is the most common use case. The standard kit includes Australian standard electrical fittings — lights, switches, power points and power inlet — LED lighting, and a finished floor, so the space is ready to use immediately after assembly. Business owners and self-employed buyers can also claim the pod as a tax-deductible depreciating asset under ATO depreciation rules. Speak to your accountant about the specific pathway.
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Regulations differ from council to council. We provide a Form 15 Compliance Certificate for the building structure. Along with a Form 16 from your private certifier, plus soil testing, you will be able to approach your local council for approvals.
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The Portable Pod starts from $21,500 AUD for the standard single-pod kit. Delivery prices depend on location. A fully installed office pod with partner-builder assembly typically comes approximately $30,000 depending on your location.
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