News and Events
The Finnish Housing Fair in Lempäälä — a living catalogue of what Ukraine needs now
July 12, 2026
Around 60% of Finnish timber homes are built from large prefabricated panels: manufactured in the factory under weather protection, delivered to site, erected in a matter of days, and handed over to the owner move-in ready. Consistent quality, no weather delays, no shortage of skilled site labour. This is the essence of HNL — Nordic industrial quality, brought to the Kyiv region.
A Working Meeting at Ukraine’s Ministry of Communities and Territories Development
July 10, 2026
On 7 July 2026, an HNL delegation met with Mr. Yevhen Plashchenko, Director General for Spatial Planning at Ukraine's Ministry of Communities and Territories Development, for a hands-on working session on Eurocode harmonisation, timber construction and social housing. The discussion covered both the DBN fire safety reform and concrete opportunities for affordable, high-quality housing in the municipalities around Kyiv — a direction HNL intends to explore further.
Meeting Ukraine’s Building Norm Authority: Our Case for Eurocode-Compatible Fire Safety
July 9, 2026
On 9 July 2026, an HNL delegation met with Professor Gennadiy Farenyuk, Director of the State Research Institute of Building Constructions (NDIBK) in Kyiv — one of the principal institutes responsible for developing Ukraine's national building norms. Professor Farenyuk received our working group's proposals openly and confirmed that NDIBK will consider them where suitable for Ukraine's specific conditions. We left Kyiv encouraged that the right conversations are happening, and committed to continuing them.
Nordewood is here — deepening Nordic cooperation in timber construction
July 8, 2026
Our majority owner Nordevo and Sweden's Lindbäcks have founded Nordewood — a new frontrunner in Nordic timber construction, and a promising signal for HNL's own path ahead.
HNL Joins URC 2026 in Gdańsk: Plenty of Financing Is Available for Good Companies with the Right Projects in Ukraine
June 25, 2026
HNL at URC 2026 in Gdańsk: Far more financing is available for Ukraine's reconstruction than most realize – and HNL is moving forward in step with the funding landscape, having continued developing its business and investment plan while actively scouting plots and potential land owner partners for both its future factory and its upcoming Happy Nordic Living Village communities.
Ukraine’s Fire Safety Reform for Construction Is Finally Moving Forward
May 16, 2026
Ukraine is advancing its long-awaited fire safety reform and Eurocode harmonization for construction.
The new DBN V.1.1-7:202X draft is now under parliamentary review and shifts toward a modern European performance-based model, where fire safety is evaluated through REI performance, calculations and testing — not only material type.
This could support modern timber construction in Ukraine, although some outdated A1 non-combustible requirements still remain in the draft.
One major challenge is still the limited number of accredited fire testing laboratories and certification systems in Ukraine capable of supporting modern fire engineering approaches. At least during the transition phase, closer cooperation with accredited laboratories and certification bodies in EU countries could help accelerate implementation, improve reliability, and support international acceptance of Ukrainian projects.
Happy Nordic Living Participates in the UA-FI Economic Recovery Business Forum 2026
May 4, 2026
Happy Nordic Living participates in the UA-FI Economic Recovery Business Forum 2026 in Finland, bringing together Finnish and Ukrainian stakeholders to discuss reconstruction, investments, sustainable housing, and long-term cooperation.
Practical Example from a Working Visit to Zazymia Municipality
April 29, 2026
This is one practical example of Happy Nordic Living’s local visits in the Kyiv region while identifying and evaluating suitable locations for the future HNL Village concept.
During this field visit, HNL met with representatives of the Zazymia Territorial Community and local landowners approximately 20 kilometers outside Kyiv. The discussions focused on land availability, local development opportunities, and long-term cooperation potential.
Happy Nordic Living participated in the EU–Ukraine Business Summit in Brussels
April 29, 2026
Happy Nordic Living Oy participated in the EU–Ukraine Business Summit in Brussels, where European institutions, financial organizations, and private sector actors gathered to discuss Ukraine’s reconstruction and future investments.
During the summit, Happy Nordic Living presented its vision for industrial timber construction and the HNL Village concept as part of sustainable and scalable reconstruction efforts in Ukraine.
HNL discussed investments and industrial timber construction with Kyiv Regional Administration
April 29, 2026
Happy Nordic Living Oy’s delegation met in Kyiv with Governor Mykola Kalashnyk and the Kyiv Regional State Administration to discuss a Finnish-led industrial timber construction investment and pilot HNL Village project in Ukraine.
The meeting focused on potential factory and pilot locations, regional cooperation, and long-term economic impacts. Happy Nordic Living and the Governor’s team also established a follow-up working group to support the next steps of the project preparation process.
HNL delegation met with Deputy Minister Artem Rybchenko in Kyiv
April 29, 2026
Happy Nordic Living Oy’s delegation met in Kyiv with Deputy Minister Artem Rybchenko to discuss the future of industrial timber construction and the development of Ukraine’s building regulation framework.
The discussions focused on how Ukraine could gradually align approval practices with modern European performance-based fire safety and engineering principles, enabling safe and scalable multi-storey timber construction in the future.
HNL advances EU-aligned Ukraine investment platform towards financing phase
March 25, 2026
Happy Nordic Living is advancing its Ukraine investment platform in alignment with EU priorities, focusing on low-carbon construction, local value chains and scalable delivery. It was also encouraging to hear from the EU ENEST representatives that Finland’s Finnvera is expected to take on a stronger role, in cooperation with EU financing frameworks, opening concrete entry opportunities for Finnish companies.
HNL Participated in International Reconstruction Conference in Lviv
March 20, 2026
Happy Nordic Living joined key international stakeholders in Lviv to explore scalable solutions for Ukraine’s reconstruction, with a focus on industrial construction and circular material use.
Advancing Reconstruction Readiness in Lviv and Western Ukraine
March 19, 2026
In Lviv, we met with city leadership to discuss housing needs, municipal cooperation, and the role of scalable solutions in Ukraine’s reconstruction. The meeting provided valuable insights into the regional context and helped us assess readiness and opportunities to move forward in Lviv and across Western Ukraine.
Happy Nordic Living assessing municipalities in the Kyiv region – Brovary presented its development potential
February 19, 2026
Happy Nordic Living met with the leadership of Brovary as part of its ongoing assessment of Kyiv region municipalities. The city of 116,000 residents, hosting over 20,000 IDPs, presented concrete land options for industrial production and a pilot residential development, demonstrating strong long-term partnership potential.
HNL at KyivBuild 2026: Focus on Municipal Partnerships, Housing Reform and Industrial Investment in Ukraine’s Reconstruction
February 19, 2026
KyivBuild 2026 demonstrated that Ukraine is creating a predictable, transparent and investment-ready framework for large-scale housing production. For HNL, the most significant signals were the housing reform model, municipal land and guarantee structures, and the harmonisation of construction standards with Eurocodes – all essential for internationally financed industrial projects.
Happy Nordic Living met with the Mayor of Boyarka, Oleksandr Zarubin
February 17, 2026
Happy Nordic Living continues its municipal visits in the Kyiv region, presenting its industrial investment–driven reconstruction model. Boyarka, located 20 km southwest of Kyiv with a population of 50,000 and around 7,000 IDPs, is one of the potential pilot municipalities for HNL’s first factory and residential development project.
Meeting with Ambassador of Ukraine, Mr. Mykhailo Vydoinyk
January 15, 2026
Today we had a warm and constructive meeting at the Embassy of Ukraine in Helsinki. The delegation of Happy Nordic Living Oy presented our companies and plans for Ukraine’s reconstruction and received valuable guidance and insights. We truly feel fortunate to have such a professional, open, and supportive Ambassador of Ukraine in Finland.
Meeting with the Mayor of Bucha, Mr. Anatolii Fedoruk
December 10, 2025
On 10 December 2025, Happy Nordic Living Oy met with the Mayor of Bucha to discuss early-stage cooperation related to Ukraine’s reconstruction. The meeting focused on social housing, investments and industrial park opportunities, and ongoing preparatory studies for energy-efficient, industrialized housing solutions.
Meeting with the Mayor of Fastiv, Mr. Mykhailo Netiazhuk
December 9, 2025
On December 9, 2025, a Happy Nordic Living Oy delegation visited Fastiv and met with Mayor Mykhailo Netiazhuk to discuss development priorities and opportunities for international cooperation. Fastiv’s strategic location near Kyiv and growing housing needs make it an attractive destination for sustainable investment.
Happy Nordic Living at ReBuild Ukraine 2025 – Strong Partnerships for Sustainable Reconstruction
November 25, 2025
Happy Nordic Living Oy participated with strong presence at ReBuild Ukraine 2025 in Warsaw, showcasing our Nordic approach to sustainable, industrialised timber construction and meeting with key Ukrainian stakeholders across regions and municipalities.
Happy Nordic Living Oy approved to proceed within the EU Ukraine Investment Framework
November 10, 2025
Happy Nordic Living Oy has been approved to proceed within the EU’s Ukraine Investment Framework (UIF), the European Union’s flagship investment initiative supporting Ukraine’s recovery and reconstruction.
Industrial Modular Construction –Nordevo Shows the Way
October 16, 2025
One of Happy Nordic Living’s founding companies, Nordevo, just achieved a milestone in Finland by installing ready-made bathroom modules into a high-rise concrete building. While the structure here is concrete, the principle is the same we want to bring to Ukraine: industrial and modular methods – but applied to sustainable wooden multi-storey housing. This is how we can rebuild faster, smarter, and greener.
Happy Nordic Living takes part in Rebuild Ukraine Conference
October 9, 2025
Happy Nordic Living Oy participated with strong presence at ReBuild Ukraine 2025 in Warsaw, showcasing our Nordic approach to sustainable, industrialised timber construction and meeting with key Ukrainian stakeholders across regions and municipalities.