About OKOPOD

Founded in Cambridge, UK in 2019, OKOPOD was created with a vision to redefine backyard spaces through premium prefabricated design. Our goal was to provide high-quality, rapid construction solutions for custom backyard ADUs and Pods, without compromising on design, craftsmanship, or sustainability. Since then, OKOPOD has grown to become one of the UK’s leading backyard pod providers.

At the forefront of modern construction, OKOPOD embraces innovative prefabrication methods that allow us to deliver faster, more efficient builds while significantly reducing waste compared to traditional construction. Sustainability and smart production techniques are at the core of everything we do.

Since launching, we have delivered over 400 Pods across the UK, helping homeowners transform their outdoor spaces into beautifully designed offices, studios, gyms, guest spaces, and retreats. Due to growing international demand, OKOPOD has now expanded into the USA, bringing European design, craftsmanship, and quality to a new market.

OKOPOD Pod Kit being Constructed in backyard

International Recognition

OKOPOD has been recognized internationally for its innovative approach to modern prefabricated design and architecture. Our Pods have been featured across a range of leading lifestyle, design, and architectural publications, as well as major television programmes.

We are proud to have been featured by renowned platforms including Dwell, ArchDaily, Designboom, BBC, Channel 4, Livingetc, Enki Magazine and more…

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Why Okopod Is The Right Team For You.

James Home

CEO & Founder

In 2019, James Home, whose background is in construction and carpentry, was asked to design a bespoke backyard room in Cambridge, UK. From that project he quickly recognized two things: a growing demand for backyard buildings and a lack of true innovation in the industry. He set out to change that by creating a better product and service for people who wanted high quality design delivered quickly

This was the start of Okopod. Since then, James has led the delivery of more than 400 Pods, Extensions, Homes and Garages, using factory built construction techniques to achieve greater quality, precision and speed of installation.

Ria Barnes

Head of Design

Ria is the Head of Design at OKOPOD, bringing together a strong architectural background with a passion for thoughtful, contemporary design. She studied Architecture at University of Bath, one of the UK’s leading architecture schools, before completing her Master’s degree at Royal College of Art, The World's no.1 ranked art and design.

Before joining OKOPOD, Ria worked across a range of architectural projects, from luxury residential homes to large-scale housing developments, building a strong understanding of both design and construction.

At OKOPOD, Ria leads the design direction for both the Pods themselves and the wider creative identity of the brand. She is passionate about creating beautifully designed, high-quality spaces with careful attention to detail, while always focusing on customer experience, craftsmanship, and sustainability.

Talia Karpf

Client Success Consultant

Fred Aguilar

Accounts Manager

Camden Etter

Designer

Steve Howard

Workshop Manager

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