Wood Magazine 3/2024

Construction is still on a downward slope this year, but the prognosis for next year promises better days ahead. In othe… Construction is still on a downward slope this year, but the prognosis for next year promises better days ahead. In other industries, a shrinking domestic market can be counteracted by increasing exports, but this is more difficult in construction. However, wood construction is a potential exception to this rule. By refining our green gold and …

Finnish material technology startup Fiberwood Oy has raised €7.7 million in growth funding from its existing investors,… Finnish material technology startup Fiberwood Oy has raised €7.7 million in growth funding from its existing investors, Metsä Spring and Stephen Industries, together with public financiers. Read the article in Finnish here. The company is developing foam-forming technology that uses leftovers from the forest industry and natural fibres to create breathable, recyclable, and compostable materials, &

Hearing from Puuinfo’s business members and partners, an article series Jarmo Pekkarinen, CEO of LapWall Oyj: How import… Hearing from Puuinfo’s business members and partners, an article series Jarmo Pekkarinen, CEO of LapWall Oyj: How important are management and strategy to the success of a company or organisation? Read the article in Finnish here. Good management creates the preconditions for a company or organisation to flourish. This potential often goes unrealised – in …

The Circular Materials Bioeconomy Network (CIMANET) is a doctoral education network that spans nine Finnish universities… The Circular Materials Bioeconomy Network (CIMANET) is a doctoral education network that spans nine Finnish universities. Coordinated by Aalto University, this multidisciplinary consortium provides funding to more than 60 PhD students with the aim of uncovering future industrial innovations and solutions. The good news for wood construction is that three interconnected doctoral projects at Tampere

Katajanokan Laituri (Katajanokka Pier) is a solid wood office building that is now part of Helsinki’s historic seaside.… Katajanokan Laituri (Katajanokka Pier) is a solid wood office building that is now part of Helsinki’s historic seaside. With the completion of this first new building on Katajanokka’s waterfront, the previously closed-off harbour area is gradually opening up for Helsinki residents and visitors. The building design stems from an invitation-only international architecture competition arranged in &he

Kemi Areena was born from the need to offer versatile, modern facilities under the same roof for both athletic and publi… Kemi Areena was born from the need to offer versatile, modern facilities under the same roof for both athletic and public events. This wooden multi-purpose arena is in Kemi’s Sauvosaari neighbourhood: a stunning site by the harbour. This prominence made it crucial that the facility support the city’s urban values in its architecture while serving …

Helsinki University’s Hyytiälä forest research station is dedicated to continuous education and research in forestry and… Helsinki University’s Hyytiälä forest research station is dedicated to continuous education and research in forestry and climate sciences and already has a lengthy history as an international scientific centre. Read the article in Finnish here. Built from solid wood, the research station’s new main building has facilities for accommodation, education, and conferences and serves as …

As Oy Vantaan Huvikumpu is Finland’s largest wooden apartment building complex built by the developer itself. Totalling… As Oy Vantaan Huvikumpu is Finland’s largest wooden apartment building complex built by the developer itself. Totalling 102 apartments, the complex has three six-storey apartment buildings that are connected by two single-storey garages. The garage rooftops have lush gardens for their adjoining apartments. Read the article in Finnish here. As Oy Vantaan Huvikumpu completes an …

Villa Särkiniemi is a unique assisted living facility constructed from logs. Designed by architect SAFA Anssi Kankkunen… Villa Särkiniemi is a unique assisted living facility constructed from logs. Designed by architect SAFA Anssi Kankkunen and opened in March 2024, the complex draws inspiration from Japanese architecture and pays homage to the twists and turns of the Lake Kallavesi shoreline. Read the article in Finnish here. Nestled in the beautiful landscapes and trails …

Helsinki’s new primary school and daycare centre is grounded in natural themes. This green school concept is based on re… Helsinki’s new primary school and daycare centre is grounded in natural themes. This green school concept is based on research indicating that educational institutions built from wood and closely connected to nature can have a positive impact on children’s mental and physical health. Read the article in Finnish here. Planted in a lush park in …

Jouhisarankuja Street in Klaukkala is home to a new complex of three wooden apartment buildings. Leveraging the BoKlok c… Jouhisarankuja Street in Klaukkala is home to a new complex of three wooden apartment buildings. Leveraging the BoKlok concept, two of the buildings are A-Kruunu rentals and one was sold by BoKlok as owner-occupied apartments. Read the article in Finnish here. Asunto Oy Nurmijärven Kaunokki and A-Kruunu Nurmijärven Jouhisarankuja combine to create a wooden apartment …

Villa Koppar is a single-family home completed in 2023 in Degerby, Inkoo, about 45 km west of Helsinki. Built to replace… Villa Koppar is a single-family home completed in 2023 in Degerby, Inkoo, about 45 km west of Helsinki. Built to replace its predecessor, this two-part complex includes a main building and an annex, both constructed from straw-based elements. Read the article in Finnish here. To support the lives of the home’s young owners, the annex …

Text: Ville Klem, Forecon Oy and Sauli Ylinen, Puutuoteteollisuus ry Nearly all builders and developers who have used wo… Text: Ville Klem, Forecon Oy and Sauli Ylinen, Puutuoteteollisuus ry Nearly all builders and developers who have used wooden roof elements have stated that they are satisfied with their choice. Most of them also estimate that the share of prefabricated construction will increase in the roof structures of wide-frame buildings. This growth estimate is also …

Text: Lauri Lepikonmäki, Planning manager, Sweco Hybrid construction makes it possible to lengthen spans and build highe… Text: Lauri Lepikonmäki, Planning manager, Sweco Hybrid construction makes it possible to lengthen spans and build higher. In a hybrid building, several materials are combined to create the load-bearing frame or other essential components, such as exterior walls, roofs, or balconies. These can be simple combinations of materials or more complicated composite structures. Note that …

Text: Liisa Akimof, founding partner, producer, WLT developerRichard Sirén, founding partner, architect and WLT-design A… Text: Liisa Akimof, founding partner, producer, WLT developerRichard Sirén, founding partner, architect and WLT-design Aaltopuu, or Wave Layered Timber (WLT®), is a Finnish glue-free innovation for mass-timber structures. WLT targets the core of today’s timber construction revolution, offering a sustainable, green, and grounded alternative to carbon-intensive concrete-dominated construction. In co

Kviberg Park, formerly used by the military for training, is transforming into a new exercise and sports facility with a… Kviberg Park, formerly used by the military for training, is transforming into a new exercise and sports facility with an ice rink and a multi-purpose arena. The building’s distinctive architecture stems from the client’s desire for fossil-free construction that uses as much wood as possible. To attain the ceiling height required by users while complying …