Tomu, Inc. Receives Final Modular Certification of its Studio Villa Model
The launch model from its modular building system for hospitality meets rigorous international building standards, signifying a milestone in the company’s readiness to begin delivering orders
WASHINGTON, DC & FREDERICK, MD – Tomu, Inc., a sustainability-focused hospitality development company and manufacturer of prefabricated lodging, announced today that it has received final approval and certification from ICC-NTA for the Launch Edition of its Studio Villa model from its modular building system. This crucial endorsement marks a significant accomplishment and progress in the company's mission to revolutionize hospitality development with its blend of design and innovation.
ICC-NTA, Inc., a globally recognized certification and inspection agency, is part of the International Code Council Family of Companies. It offers quality assurance services such as product testing, product evaluation, inspection, and certification to businesses in the building product, component, and system industry. Receiving this certification signifies that Tomu's Studio Villa model meets rigorous international building standards, ensuring safety, sustainability, and resilience in their structures.
"We are thrilled to have the Launch Edition of our Studio Villa model fully certified by ICC-NTA," said Chris Osaka, Chief Executive Officer of Tomu, Inc., "This certification validates our commitment and readiness to creating sustainable, innovative, and high-quality prefabricated lodging for the hospitality industry.
Tomu's modular guest units are designed specifically for hospitality use, offering a faster, cost-effective, and more sustainable alternative to traditional site-built construction. The company's focus on sustainability has garnered industry attention and recently been named a finalist in the 2023 Hospitality Design Awards in the Sustainable Solutions product category.
With this ICC-NTA certification and approval from the State of Maryland where its facility is located, Tomu, Inc. is now fully approved to begin the manufacturing and delivery of orders on its waitlist.
About Tomu
TOMU, INC., founded in 2020, is a sustainability-focused hospitality development company. Tomu designs and builds prefabricated lodging units using its proprietary modular building system to address emerging traveler preferences in the hospitality industry. Its mission is to create a more sustainable future for hospitality using innovations in modular building to make hotels and rentals more efficient to construct, less wasteful to operate, and more accessible to own. For more information on Tomu and its leadership, visit tomuhaus.com/about.
