New York based Kodasema LLC to serve the Americas
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With the tiny housing movement’s steady growth in the US, we’ve been experiencing growing interest in KODAs from the US for some time now. Earlier this year, we announced Kodasema US joint venture was in the making, and this September, Kodasema LLC was founded between our treasured partner Nomad Modular LLC and Kodasema USA Inc. This joint venture is the result of a year-long collaboration, and today we’re finally able to say: we’re accepting orders for both North and South America, with KODAs to be shipped within 16 weeks as of contractual commitment.
The first KODA US model to be handed to client in December 2020 in California.
Whilst in Europe KODAs are exclusively timber frame, in the US, we are adding different structural technologies to best serve the market and its most various climate conditions and building codes. Still, the look, feel and touch of the KODA with exceptional R-values will remain true to the brand, its design and architecture. The KODA US is being engineered in panelised technologies, using metal frame and/or SIP panels out of 3 North American production units in Brooklyn, New York; Calgary, Canada and Portland, Oregon. The cementized magnesium oxide SIP that approximates the look of concrete, is especially valuable for those who are after the look of the original KODA Concrete.
Employing various technologies, manufacturers in North America have been busy preparing KODA to best cater to the needs of different climate conditions, to make it durable for stacking and even high-rise. Kodasema values collaboration with industry leaders, such as smart solar technologies and household electrical suppliers.
We will be launching KODA Loft and KODA Loft Extended models in the US, to begin with followed by KODA Compact soon. Our first KODA US models will be shipped to upstate New York and Cupertino, California as soon as December 2020.
NB! KODA Loft version in the US is at 395 sq ft a bit larger than in Europe, taking KODA Loft Extended to 553 sq ft. Base price begins at US$95,000 for KODA Loft and US$125,000 for KODA Loft Extended (all ex factory pricing without tax). To get detailed US model and pricing information, go to Kodasema US webpage www.kodasema.com.
In the Americas, Kodasema is selling directly to consumers. Additionally, via select partnerships, Kodasema will engage in sustainable project developments, for example retirement home communities, regenerative and future cities initiatives.
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Partners of Kodasema LLC in the USA from left: Stanley Young, COO; Brian Dawson, CEO; Birgit Linnamäe, CEO Global; Hannes Tamjärv, Kodasema founder. Photo taken in a KODA house earlier in 2020.
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Meet us for US Virtual Trade Mission to Estonia already on Oct 30!
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Want to find out more about KODA expanding to the US, how we see the future of housing and office space? Join for free: US Virtual Trade Mission to Estonia 2020 - Oct 30 at 10am Chicago time (CDT), UTC -5. LINK: https://estoniatrademission.org/pricing-registration/
At 11:30am (CDT), UTC -5, Kodasema CEO Global Birgit Linnamäe will be discussing innovation in urban planning: the understanding of what makes a home or an office is no longer clear-cut, concepts are shifting and users are demanding more freedom to choose and decide about their spaces and lives – this shift is what Kodasema KODA concept responds to. See all speakers.
After the talk at 12 noon (CDT), UTC -5, Birgit Linnamäe will be joined by Kodasema US CEO Brian Dawson and Head of Communications Kelli Roosimägi in a virtual private chat-room to debate with you the benefits and multiple uses of KODA houses for your specific project as property developers, land-owners and investors. Do not hesitate to come and talk to us!
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KODA: award-winning design and Estonian heritage
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What does Kodasema bring to the US’ factory-constructed house market? We create Nordic movable KODA houses and use various KODA models to shape whole communities that provide city dwellers more freedom – and we do it in a sustainable and innovative way. Estonia, where KODA stems from, has a lot of heritage and top talents in architecture, design and engineering. Estonia is the world’s 4th largest wooden house exporter and no 1 in Europe – we are proud to have the opportunity of bringing the competencies developed since 2013 into our US operation and production companies to be nearer to the market and thus more sustainable in many ways.
The multiple design awards won by KODA houses since the beginning of Kodasema reflect the high quality, credibility and genuineness of the brand, its architecture, design patent and product.
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Kodasema LLC in Chicago FDI Conference
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On September 30 KODA was turned into a TV studio and a virtual exhibition booth when Kodasema CEO Birgit Linnamäe spoke at SelectChicago FDI conference.
The Greater Chicago Region is motivated to connect non-US businesses with investment and economic development opportunities, hence the birth of SelectChicago. The conference connects professionals from over 30 countries, 20 local municipalities and dozens of international businesses discussing what makes the Chicago region a great location to start a US-based business. You can visit the virtual booth until 18 November 2020 here: https://bit.ly/36YIuX8
Watch our Kodasema presentation in full here:
http://bit.ly/KodasemaChicagoPresentation
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Kodasema LLC:
Meet Our US Team!
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The core team of Kodasema LLC in the USA, Brian Dawson and Stanley Young have put in a lot of effort and shown immense patience to jointly welcome KODA to North America. Read their thoughts below to learn why they believe KODA will be a hit in their region.
Brian Dawson is an entrepreneur in social finance and ESG, following an initial career in international banking and strategy consulting. “I grew up in Ireland and have worked and traveled across the globe over the past thirty years. My interests are varied and include history and science, chess, mountain climbing and back-packing across some of the less well traveled roads. I have always enjoyed learning about different cultures and a particular highlight has been seeing ancient buildings across the world, including Egyptian pyramids, Mayan temples, Japanese pagodas, or Celtic monasteries,” says Brian, pointing out how these experiences help him put KODA in perspective.
Brian is keenly aware of the importance of smart, sustainable modular housing. “If done well, it can bring great benefits to individuals and local communities – and that is our singular objective with KODA,” explains Brian.
Stanley Young says he’s always been passionate about architecture and design and loves the simplicity and lines of mid-20th century modern architecture. “With a builder friend who shared the same passion, we started a residential building company focused on modern adaptation of the design concepts of mid-century architecture. What I had not expected was how limiting current building techniques and technologies were.”
Stanley believes that the future of residential construction will be based on modular factory design and that this approach would lead to a revolution in affordable, attainable, sustainable housing. Critical to this approach was the need for incredible, thoughtful design and use of space.
“When I was first introduced to KODA I was taken by the simplicity of the design. Having built modern homes, I knew how difficult ‘simplicity’ was to achieve. The idea of removing complexity to achieve simplicity without being minimalist and cold is challenging. KODA has achieved this, which is why most people when they see a KODA have a visceral reaction to its calm, warm appearance,” interprets Stanley the essence of a KODA.
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Both say that they are excited about being part of the team bringing KODA to North America and look forward to building communities of the future based on the core building fundamentals that defines KODA.
All of us, both at the Kodasema LLC and the Kodasema Head Office are keen to see the initial reaction to KODA in the US and Canada, and we are very much looking forward to delivering our first of many KODA in the coming weeks! “Members of my family – my wife and daughter – each want a KODA!” says Brian. That’s a good start!
Kodasema LLC (US)
sales@koda.us
Brian Dawson (New York)
brian@kodasema.us
+1 212.490.1750
Stanley Young (Florida)
stanley@kodasema.us
+1 646.479.0267
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