Dwelling Pod in Cobram, Victoria
Konbuild brings affordable, high-quality dwelling pods to Cobram, Victoria, helping you overcome the local tradesman shortage. We manufacture homes in China and work closely with you, the importer. Cobram is in climate zone 4 and AS/NZS 1170.2 Region A — Normal; the nearest major container port is Port of Melbourne, about 250 km away by road.
Warm temperate (Zone 4)
V₅₀₀ ≈ 45 m/s
~250 km by road
USD · FOB Shenzhen
Climate zone, wind region and port distance are indicative regional information. Confirm what applies to your lot with local experts.
While client information is confidential, you can explore some of our previous projects to see the quality and variety of homes we have delivered.
Custom dwelling pods in Cobram, Victoria
Design and manufacturing
Custom homes built to your specifications.
Local compliance
Assistance with complying with local plumbing, electrical, and building regulations.
Affordable solutions
Quality homes manufactured in China to help you avoid local tradesman shortages.
Our goal is to help you build your community, whether it's for your family, a series of Airbnb units, or affordable accommodation for a loved one.
Climate in Cobram
Cobram falls in Warm temperate (Zone 4): hot dry summer, cool winter. We take local climate conditions into account, and the panelling can be selected to suit — 50 mm EPS (R = 1.315 m²K/W) is standard, with upgrades to 50 mm PU (R = 2.083), 75 mm PU (R = 3.125) or 50 mm Silica Rock (R = 1.25). For developed countries we recommend the Silica Rock panels.
Wind — Region A — Normal
Cobram is in AS/NZS 1170.2 Region A — Normal, the standard wind region covering most of inland and southern coastal Australia (design wind speed V₅₀₀ ≈ 45 m/s). Confirm the tie-down and bracing your site needs with a local engineer or certifier. Everything we build must meet, or exceed, your country's building codes.
Bushfire (BAL) considerations
Parts of this region are designated bushfire-prone, and a BAL (bushfire attack level) assessment may be required as part of your building approval. Check your council's bushfire-prone area map, and tell us early if your lot has a BAL rating.
Getting a home from China to Cobram
Each expandable home ships from Shenzhen in a 40' high-cube container, and two homes fit in one container. The nearest major container port to Cobram is Port of Melbourne, about 250 km away by road. We recommend budgeting around USD $1,000–$2,500 for shipping to your nearest port — this does not include customs charges and import taxes. You must hire a customs broker in your country, who should also help with logistics from the port to your site.
Planning approval in Victoria
It's essential to engage with your local council to obtain all the necessary planning and building permits. Our guidance in this area is limited, but we can provide general advice to help your project comply with local regulations. Victoria's planning information is published on the Victoria Planning Portal.
Konbuild dwelling pods
The Oslo Grand comes with a kitchen cabinet and sink, toilet, shower and basin, so each 34 m² (365 sq ft) unit is self-contained. Our goal is to help you build your community, whether that's for your family, a series of Airbnb units or affordable accommodation for a loved one.
Typical use cases: Airbnb units · Guest accommodation · Accommodation for a relative.
Konbuild models that fit this brief: Oslo, Oslo Grand, Oslo Lux.
The Oslo at a glance
- Floor area
- 34 m² (365 sq ft)
- Unfolded
- 5,800 × 6,580 × 2,500 mm external
- Folded for shipping
- 5,800 × 2,150 × 2,500 mm external
- Walls
- 50 mm colour-coated steel EPS sandwich panels (standard)
- Electrical
- Distribution box with breakers (1 pc); 12 V LED lights; Power points, data cable, switches and wiring laid out to the customer's requirements
- Warranty
- 1-year limited warranty
- Delivery time
- 90 days after we receive the deposit
The starting price of $7,900 USD is for the Oslo, FOB Shenzhen. Full specification →
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