Tiny Homes Expo

Ampleco

Ampleco, based in Melbourne, Australia, is a prefab manufacturer dedicated to creating bespoke, architecturally designed spaces that prioritize luxury, warmth, and sustainability. Their mission is to provide high-quality, customizable buildings for both residential and business purposes, focusing on smaller spaces to manage cost and time effectively. By building in a controlled environment with a team of skilled craftspeople, Ampleco ensures meticulous attention to detail and adheres to extremely high building standards. Ampleco emphasizes considered design, attention to detail, sustainability, and craftsmanship as its defining principles. Every design feature and material element is carefully chosen to enhance the human experience. The company focuses on efficient design and space utilization, aiming to deliver buildings that meet rigorous standards at a reasonable price. Quality is prioritized over quantity, with Ampleco committed to using high-quality materials and designs that set them apart and contribute to long-term customer satisfaction. While specific construction methods are not explicitly detailed on the website, Ampleco's focus on prefab construction in a controlled environment suggests a modular approach, allowing for precision and efficiency. The company's emphasis on sustainability suggests the use of environmentally friendly materials and construction practices, although specific certifications are not mentioned. Ampleco offers flexibility for both residential and business purposes, indicating a capacity to create custom living spaces and plan packages tailored to individual needs. The testimonials suggest a consultative approach and a focus on client satisfaction. Ampleco's vision extends beyond just building structures; they aim to enrich the lives of individuals within those spaces and positively impact the surrounding environment. This ethos drives their commitment to creating a better-built landscape through thoughtfully designed and carefully constructed prefab buildings.

Melbourne, Australia

Tiny Noosa

Tiny Noosa is a family-operated business based on the Sunshine Coast of Queensland, Australia, specializing in the design and construction of luxury tiny homes on wheels. The company focuses on creating bespoke, single-level designs that cater to discerning homeowners seeking quality workmanship and attention to detail, as well as upmarket B&Bs or weekenders. Tiny Noosa emphasizes a Noosa coastal aesthetic, incorporating stunning Rosewood and Merbau timbers and crisp white VJ boards in their builds. The core of Tiny Noosa's craftsmanship lies in its in-house wooden joinery and cabinetry, overseen by a resident carpenter with 40 years of experience. These custom-built kitchens and vanities are a signature feature, enhancing the warmth and character of each tiny home. Their homes are designed to feel like a traditional home, featuring a full-sized kitchen with appliances, a large front-facing main bedroom, a walk-in tiled shower, and an entertainer's lounge. Details such as glass louvres, gas strut windows, and Rosewood sliding doors contribute to the overall sense of luxury and liveability. Tiny Noosa's tiny homes are built for living and designed to last, with an emphasis on quality materials and construction techniques. The company specializes in larger, 3-meter-wide tiny homes, offering a more spacious and comfortable living environment. Their single-level designs are particularly suited for couples or individuals seeking a compact yet complete home. While the website highlights the aesthetic aspects and interior features, details regarding the specific construction methods, certifications, and adherence to building codes are not explicitly stated. Similarly, information about the company's founding year, employee count, production volume, or delivery regions outside of the Sunshine Coast is not provided on the website. The level of customization offered and the price range for their tiny homes can only be obtained through direct contact with Tiny Noosa.

Noosa, Australia

Retreat House Byron Bay

Retreat House Byron Bay, founded by builder Chris King and architect Hayley Pryor, designs and builds architecturally refined, climate-responsive mobile homes. Recognizing limitations in the existing tiny home market, King sought to create sustainable, well-built, and architecturally significant structures. The company's debut model, The Oculus, exemplifies this vision, blending sculptural form with passive solar design, sustainable materials, and a road-ready construction. The Oculus is built with a steel frame and is designed to be adaptable to various climates, from temperate to subtropical. Its defining feature is a central skylight (the "oculus") that maximizes natural light and airflow. The company emphasizes using local materials and natural finishes throughout their structures. Customization options are available for cladding, flooring, bathroom finishes, and upholstery, with an in-house design service to guide clients through material selection, ensuring the finished product meets the landscape. Clients can choose timber and corrugated mini-orb roofing for bush and hinterland locations or FC sheeting and cork flooring for coastal settings. For colder climates, Shou Sugi Ban-style thermally modified timber is an option. Retreat House homes feature elements like integrated joinery, elevated queen beds with built-in robes, dining banquettes, and modern bathrooms with tactile finishes. Designed with cross-breeze and passive climate control in mind, the homes also include retractable screens for seamless indoor-outdoor living and removable wraparound awnings for seasonal sun and rain protection. Retreat House structures come with electrical, gas, and plumbing safety certificates and are built to comply with the Australian Tiny Home Association and NSW Master Builder Member standards. Retreat House targets homeowners, rural businesses seeking boutique accommodation, and design-led creatives. Their homes are suited for use as weekend escapes, guest accommodations, creative studios, wellness spaces, or secondary dwellings. The company envisions their product used on wineries, cattle stations, or nature reserves.

Byron Bay, Australia

Arkular

Arkular is an Australian lifestyle agency and architectural firm specializing in the design of sustainable, prefabricated modular homes. They focus on creating attainable, architecturally designed homes suitable for various Australian environments, including rural, coastal, and city locations. Arkular positions itself as a facilitator, simplifying the design and construction process for clients by managing the architectural aspects while partnering with a network of world-class modular manufacturers for the actual building process. This approach aims to provide a cost-effective and efficient way to build custom, high-quality, and sustainable homes. Arkular's homes are designed with a strong emphasis on sustainability and energy efficiency. They integrate passive solar design principles to create homes that are healthier, more comfortable, and less expensive to operate. The company prioritizes using locally sourced materials and systems whenever possible, selecting the most sustainable options available. Arkular believes in creating homes that are not just fashionable but enduring and environmentally responsible, serving as lasting legacies for future generations. Their designs are customized to the land and its unique environment, reflecting the owner's style and surroundings. The company offers an end-to-end service, providing clients with a dedicated team that includes architects, interior designers, and project managers. They streamline the building process, minimizing time frames and maximizing efficiency through prefabricated construction methods. Arkular partners with a select network of modular builders across Victoria, New South Wales, ACT, Queensland, Tasmania and South Australia allowing a national footprint. These partners use controlled building facilities to ensure quality and precision in the construction of the modular components. Clients are welcome to walkthrough the facility during construction. The prefabricated modules are then delivered to the client's site for assembly. Arkular works collaboratively with its manufacturing partners to ensure the final product reflects its architectural intent and involves clients throughout the entire journey.

Melbourne, Australia