Brauer Living Pods
Affordable. Sustainable. Comfortable.
With the housing affordability crisis at its current height many Canadians are feeling the pinch, is the entry level housing on the market even attainable? With young people heading into the housing market with student debt, and the older generation retiring on less, affordable housing has never been more of a commodity. 
Business owner Jamie Brauer, head of Brauer Homes has been building custom homes since 1990. Over the years, building in subdivisions he saw the immediate need for attainable housing especially as the price tag for a first time home soared. Brauer Homes has been constructing and renovating homes in the Prince Edward County, Belleville and the Quinte area for over 30 years, and in 2023 brought to the table the inclusive idea of Pod Living.
Sometimes saving that 10% – 20% deposit required to purchase a home, makes it extremely difficult to enter the housing market. For many young adults the idea of owning a home is just a dream. That’s where Jamie’s idea of the Brauer Living Pods was born. The Living Pod is meant to be affordable, and Brauer’s goal is to assist people of many demographics realize homeownership.
When I spoke to Jamie, his passion for living equality shone like a beacon of hope. He explained his mindset on family and generational equity – how so many families are forced to help their grown children to purchase a first home, leaving them precariously balanced for their own future. Jamie said
“I see the immediate need for affordable housing, and I wanted to create a product with dignity.”
Brauer Living Pods are a small home built with big home technology. As a high-end builder Brauer brought his attention for detail to every feature that makes their genius Living Pod special. The Brauer Pod is a fully functional year-round accessory dwelling built for living in the extremes of the Canadian climate. Every element of the Living Pod is built exactly as it would be for a custom home build, just on a smaller scale, including HVAC, plumbing and electrical.
Each Pod is skillfully designed to make the most of each space, but Jamie said it was important to make the small space feel big, open and not cramped like some tiny home living can be. The Brauer Living Pods are perfectly outfitted with a full sized designer kitchen, appliances, and a bathroom complete with 60-inch shower. Stacking laundry is also thoughtfully included in the Pod. In a one bedroom Pod you have a living room and dining area, plus space for a fold down hide-a-bed in the living room if additional sleeping area is needed. Each unit also comes with a deck and garden boxes for the cutest curb appeal – grow your own vegetables right outside your front door – seeds and soil included!
Brauer Living Pods are efficiently clad in metal siding and have a commercial raised seam steel roof. They come completely insulated with spray foam in floors, walls and ceiling. Built to last, the Brauer Living Pods use the highest quality materials ensuring minimal maintenance while still keeping the cost affordable.
Light shining in the windows makes this cheerful space feel homey, and inviting. Even the curb appeal of these pods has been thoughtfully curated. Walking into a Brauer Living Pod is like walking into a high-end custom home, but with a price tag we all dream about – starting in the $150K’s.
Installation takes five days from delivery to move-in ready. After your site is assessed, it’s prepared, The Pod is lifted onto engineered foundation piles with beam catch brackets, bolted in place, and connected to services (water, electrical and sewer/septic).
Whether you are envisioning a new home for yourself, or an accessory dwelling as income potential – think Airbnb or short/long-term rental – or if you need more space for a studio, home office or bunkie, a Brauer Living Pod is the easy, affordable option right in your own backyard.
Affordable. Sustainable. Comfortable.
Call Brauer Homes today and take the next step into your high-end build on a small scale. Brauer Living Pods are located in Belleville and ready to be toured by appointment.
(613) 921-0042
