MICRO SPACES WITH MACRO IMPACT

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Johannesburg, South Africa (June 24, 2025) – Tiny homes and modular construction systems utilizing advanced composite materials create micro spaces with a macro impact.

Whether it’s a funky eco-pod equipped with insulated cladding and beautiful decking, or a cluster of repurposed shipping containers converted into convenient retail stores, modular construction coupled with modern composite materials create attractive buildings that are fit-for-purpose, quick and cost-effective.

Standalone or in combination, these attractive, functional and adaptable spaces balance aesthetics against budget, space and time restrictions.

Rising building material and labour costs, climate change, durability and maintenance costs place increased pressure on urban planners and developers to meet the demand for urbanization, housing and infrastructure. Long, expensive and often delayed construction periods, coupled with poor performance and durability have a massive social and economic impact on the quality of life of citizens, and the businesses that service them.

Micro spaces and modular construction systems incorporating advanced composite construction materials provide a versatile solution for modern living and space constraints.

Utilizing prefabricated modular components for easy assembly off-site, these individual units provide instant, adaptable and cost-effective solutions for a variety of applications. They can be erected at double the speed, for almost half the cost!

“Modular homes or structures are transforming the building industry,” says Warren Bosman of Oracle 3D, who design and manufacture gorgeous, complete pods for living, working or playing.

These complete turn-key units can be custom-designed to suit any situation. From fully fitted homes in fancy golf estates complete with plumbing, lighting, built-in cupboards and sanware, to tiny “Business-in-a-Box”” shops or gym pods with multiple segments that can be expanded, stacked or accessorized as necessary, Bosman incorporates the latest composite building materials from Eva-Last in almost every project.

“Not only does modular housing using composite building materials reduce the construction time by half, but they also lend themselves to creative executions at significantly lower prices,” he enthused.

Composite cladding, decking, lightweight architectural beams and durable stone-polymer composite (SPC) flooring are being used to enhance modular residential, retail and even educational buildings. These engineered materials recreate the popular appeal of the natural wood-look, but with superior performance properties and built-in convenience.

Marcin Ulatowksi of Last for Ever and Kunert Mobile Homes uses Vistaclad cladding from Eva-Last to build and decorate mobile homes in Poland.

Offering an insulated and ventilated, weatherproof façade in an attractive timber finish, VistaClad’s advanced bamboo composite profiles simply lock onto the outer substructure of a mobile home using the convenient clip strip system. This reliable, concealed and pre-galvanised dual-clip system guides each board into place, providing the exact expansion gaps necessary to cater for ventilation, drainage and the constant expansion and contraction resulting from temperature fluctuations. The protective polymer capping ensures a low maintenance exterior that won’t scratch, discolour or degrade over time due to mould, rot, water, sun or insect damage.

“Vistaclad is the strongest composite cladding in Poland today, our customers love its natural wood-look finish. The clip strip system makes installing it on the exterior of our mobile homes easy and efficient,” says Marcin Ulatowski of Kunert Mobile Homes.

Cladded exteriors and decorative feature walls using Revive castellated cladding or VistaClad profiles add instant form and function to flat surfaces on mobile homes, offices, hotels or student accommodation. The board profiles can be installed horizontally or vertically and come with trim profiles which can be cut to size around windows and doors, creating a watertight, professional finish.

Several pods or units can be added to expand the living space as needed, with the option of uniting the space by adding a deck or staircase to enhance the environment.

Composite decking extends the usable floor space outwards without constant maintenance and upkeep. Used as a walkway, they can link units or demarcate different areas from an outdoor kitchen or patio to swimming pool.

Lifespan aluminum composite architectural beams can be erected for pergolas, screens or shutters to provide shade and protection from the wind and sun, while stone-polymer composite (SPC) flooring takes the wood-look indoors for a low maintenance, durable, VOC-free environment.

“Composite materials outperform brick and mortar structure finishes in that they will outlive most of those materials without the worries of water or sun damage, insect infestations or constant upkeep, which is very important to customers,” continued Bosman.

“We love that we can make interesting units or shapes using composite boards without worrying about water sensitivity or guttering. We also appreciate that we can easily erect a pergola or piazza combining two or more blocks and erect the lightweight Lifespan beams overhead, or design decorative walls for inside or out using their Revive castellated cladding” he concluded.

Shaping Smarter Spaces

As demand grows for faster, more affordable, and sustainable building, Eva-Last composite materials are redefining what’s possible. From tiny homes to modular hubs, these versatile products make it easier to build better – on time, on budget, and with lasting impact.

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Eva-Last is a globally recognised and trusted brand that manufactures and distributes specialised bamboo composite building products. Together with a wide range of advanced decking, cladding, fencing, architectural beams, fasteners and flooring products, Eva-Last also offers specialised support systems and expert advice, ensuring each and every build is designed to last. Eva-Last composite products and complimentary systems can be found in over 30 countries globally and have been an imperative part of some of the world’s largest building projects. As a global leader in composite building technology, Eva-Last ensures product quality and customer satisfaction with class-leading warranties. For the latest news, please follow Eva-Last on Facebook (Eva-Last Global), Instagram (evalastglobal), X (EvaLastGlobal), LinkedIn (Eva-Last Global), TikTok (evalast_), Flickr (Eva-Last), and Pinterest (EvaLastDecking), or view the brand's YouTube channel (EvaLast Global) for product information and installation guidelines.