Wood Magazine 1/2022

The Hopealaakso daycare centre uses wood for many purposes, and the end result feels natural both inside and outside. Wh… The Hopealaakso daycare centre uses wood for many purposes, and the end result feels natural both inside and outside. When selecting materials, the genuine feel of the material, its patina, and ease of maintenance were the main deciding factors. The daycare centre won the 2021 Wood Award. Read the article in Finnish: Hopealaakson päiväkoti The …

The heart and meeting place of the Finnish-Russian school is a lounge-like area, which consists of a school canteen, sta… The heart and meeting place of the Finnish-Russian school is a lounge-like area, which consists of a school canteen, stage and auditorium staircase. The school is located in Kaarela, Helsinki, and it was the people’s choice winner in the 2021 Wood Award competition. Read the article in Finnish: Suomalais-venäläinen koulu The school is a state-run …

The Metsola wooden daycare centre in Nurmijärvi is a newly constructed two-storey building with a CLT structure. Its fac… The Metsola wooden daycare centre in Nurmijärvi is a newly constructed two-storey building with a CLT structure. Its facilities are easily adaptable for the daycare centre’s and primary school’s varying activities. Perched on top of a hill, the stunning triangular daycare centre was one of the 2021 Wood Award finalists. Read the article in Finnish: …

When educational operations at Kainuu Vocational College were merged with Kajaani Upper Secondary School, the combined s… When educational operations at Kainuu Vocational College were merged with Kajaani Upper Secondary School, the combined staff needed new work spaces and break rooms. The new extension designed for this purpose was a nominee for the 2021 Wood Award. Read the article in Finnish: Kajaanin lukion ja Kainuun ammattiopiston laajennus A solid wood extension was …

Together with the city of Lieksa, the North Karelian educational consortium Riveria saw its dream turn into reality last… Together with the city of Lieksa, the North Karelian educational consortium Riveria saw its dream turn into reality last year when lower and upper secondary students streamed into their new shared facility. The Brahea campus was awarded the region’s 2020 Construction Project of the Year by the North Karelia Construction Awards Committee. Read the article …

Occupying an extensive site near the seashore, the Oulu Christian School and Verso daycare centre opened their doors in… Occupying an extensive site near the seashore, the Oulu Christian School and Verso daycare centre opened their doors in autumn 2021. The building is constructed from breathable and humidity-balancing logs, and this natural material has a visible presence in every room. Read the article in English: Oulun kristillinen koulu ja päiväkoti Verso The daycare centre/integrated …

In accordance with its Green and Sustainable Kemi policy, the city of Kemi built a new daycare centre by the sea. Comple… In accordance with its Green and Sustainable Kemi policy, the city of Kemi built a new daycare centre by the sea. Completed in October 2021, the Pajarinranta daycare centre is the world’s largest daycare centre built from logs. Read the article in Finnish: Pajarinrannan päiväkoti When deciding on the daycare centre’s placement on the plot, …

Public wood construction is gaining ground. In terms of raw numbers, wooden schools have been the most common public bui… Public wood construction is gaining ground. In terms of raw numbers, wooden schools have been the most common public building constructed in recent years. Design techniques for sound insulation in wood structures have also advanced rapidly. Designers can now verify the acoustic performance of their solutions at their desktop without time-consuming laboratory measurements or experimental …

According to a study completed in late 2021, wooden school buildings provide students with an excellent learning environ… According to a study completed in late 2021, wooden school buildings provide students with an excellent learning environment. This study on the health effects of wood construction compared the Tuupala wood school in Kuhmo with a control group of schools. The results show that the wooden school has a low noise level, less fluctuation in …

Since construction is responsible for over a third of the world’s CO2 emissions, its carbon footprint must be redu… Since construction is responsible for over a third of the world’s CO2 emissions, its carbon footprint must be reduced to prevent adverse climate effects. Switching to wood or recycled materials is an effective measure the industry can take. Teksti: Ninni WesterholmRead the article in Finnish: Rakentamisen ympäristövaikutukset – Puu ja kierrätysmateriaalit osana tarvittavaa murrosta We &helli

A building’s energy efficiency is determined by the combination of its structures, energy solutions, and building… A building’s energy efficiency is determined by the combination of its structures, energy solutions, and building technology. When building with wood, the choice of high quality windows, adequate insulation, and energy-efficient ventilation will result in a good energy class. A smart and responsible builder even considers each option’s impacts over the building’s entire lifecycle

The Hiilijemma project was launched out of a desire to provide clarity to the discussion around the use of wood in const… The Hiilijemma project was launched out of a desire to provide clarity to the discussion around the use of wood in construction. As part of the project, SYKE (the Finnish Environment Institute) produced a study on how an increase in wood construction might impact emissions from construction and the carbon balance of Finnish forests. Text: …