Wood Magazine 2/2025

As you know, Wood magazine went fully digital at the start of 2025. This was a carefully considered move. Even though th… As you know, Wood magazine went fully digital at the start of 2025. This was a carefully considered move. Even though the majority of our readers would have preferred to keep the print version, the escalating costs of printing and distribution unfortunately made it unprofitable to continue. Looking ahead to a digital future Moving Wood …

Puuinfo hosted a wood construction seminar in Helsinki on 15–16 May. The international WoodBuild Finland 2025 event brou… Puuinfo hosted a wood construction seminar in Helsinki on 15–16 May. The international WoodBuild Finland 2025 event brought together experts in wood construction and architecture from around the world. The two-day seminar, with the theme “Sustainable innovations for a happy life”, provided a comprehensive overview of the latest developments in the field and inspired lively …

Since 1995, Finland has permitted the construction of wooden apartment buildings with more than two floors, which is a s… Since 1995, Finland has permitted the construction of wooden apartment buildings with more than two floors, which is a significant step forward in building regulations and practices. By the end of 2024, there were approximately 1.55 million buildings in Finland, and excluding holiday homes and agricultural buildings, residential buildings account for almost 65% of the …

This project emerged from an open architectural competition held in 2018. The competition, “Housing Reform Helsink… This project emerged from an open architectural competition held in 2018. The competition, “Housing Reform Helsinki – Housing 2020,” focused on developing new housing solutions with wooden structures for a specific site in North Pasila’s new Postipuisto residential area in Helsinki. The local plan for the area was already confirmed before the competition, and the …

Ojala daycare and school is a daycare and educational building completed in Tampere, in the new Ojala area, in 2024. The… Ojala daycare and school is a daycare and educational building completed in Tampere, in the new Ojala area, in 2024. The building houses a daycare center designed for 160 children and pre-school and primary education facilities designed for 150 children. The elongated, rectangular building is positioned on the northern side of the plot, creating a …

The Kiihtelysvaara church, originally built in 1770, was destroyed in an arson attack in 2018. A new multi-purpose churc… The Kiihtelysvaara church, originally built in 1770, was destroyed in an arson attack in 2018. A new multi-purpose church was constructed directly on the historic churchyard site, now incorporating the functions of the parish house. This new design reflects the parish’s goal of creating a church with open doors and high community engagement. The new …

AkvaCity is Turku Technology Properties’ first property complex built entirely from wood. The two-story, 2,400 squ… AkvaCity is Turku Technology Properties’ first property complex built entirely from wood. The two-story, 2,400 square meter building’s primary construction material is environmentally friendly CLT building panels. Design and implementation have focused on cost-effective life-cycle solutions and maximizing energy efficiency. The construction project is applying for LEED v4 Platinum cert

The Šielâ community center, completed in the Inari parish in the fall of 2024, is a hub for local services. It houses a… The Šielâ community center, completed in the Inari parish in the fall of 2024, is a hub for local services. It houses a comprehensive school (from preschool to ninth grade) and a health center. Additionally, the center serves as a base for youth services, a community college, and sports clubs. The municipality of Inari decided …

Asetelmankatu 1 is a rental apartment building owned by the City of Helsinki Housing Company, while Asetelmankatu 3 is a… Asetelmankatu 1 is a rental apartment building owned by the City of Helsinki Housing Company, while Asetelmankatu 3 is a right-of-occupancy apartment building owned by the Helsinki Housing Authority. Together, these 3–5-story buildings comprise a total of 99 apartments. The wooden apartment buildings on Asetelmankatu are situated on the southern edge of Kuninkaantammi, bordering Kuninkaantammenkie