History
The KODA house prototype was completed in 2016. Kodasema designed the dwelling, with Ülar Mark as architect for the prototype. It was first presented at the Tallinn Architecture Biennale in autumn 2015. This prefabricated mini-house offers an adaptable housing solution.
Architecture
KODA is a minimalist prefabricated house. It features thin composite panels: a concrete exterior, a wood interior. Silica-fume vacuum insulation panels fill the space. Walls are vacuum-insulated concrete; the facade has quadruple glazing. The structure assembles in under 10 hours.
Setting
The KODA prototype was completed in Tallinn, Estonia. It serves as a movable and adaptable housing solution. The dwelling accommodates various urban spaces. It adapts to different ground conditions, requiring no traditional foundations. Light enters through the quadruple-glazed facade.
Specifications
The KODA prototype has a footprint of 269 square feet. Construction utilizes concrete, wood, silica-fume vacuum insulation panels, and quadruple glazing.
In print
Shortlisted: World Architecture Festival 2016. Nominated: Mies van der Rohe Award 2017.
