Preface: Design competitions promote sustainable Building

In English | ISSUE 1/2026

Preface: Design competitions promote sustainable Building

Sustainability requirements for built environments increase the complexity of design and highlight the close teamwork needed between design and execution in both newbuild and renovation projects. Current procurement practices often...

Concrete Structure of the Year 2025 – The new Kruunuvuori Bridge is an impressive landmark in urban waterfront environment

In English | ISSUE 1/2026

Concrete Structure of the Year 2025 – The new Kruunuvuori Bridge is an impressive landmark in urban waterfront environment

The new Kruunuvuori Bridge of Helsinki is an exceptional infrastructure project in terms of scale and execution, connecting Laajasalo with the city centre via light rail, pedestrian and bicycle routes....

Tram route 13 from Kalasatama to Pasila

In English | ISSUE 1/2026

Tram route 13 from Kalasatama to Pasila

Tram route 13, built in Helsinki from Kalasatama to Pasila, has won the Environmental Structure of the Year 2025 Award. The 4.5-kilometre long tram route connects key city areas, improves...

Heka Laajasalo, 3 Gunillantie Street, Helsinki

In English | ISSUE 1/2026

Heka Laajasalo, 3 Gunillantie Street, Helsinki

Heka Laajasalo, 3 Gunillantie Street is a housing development of the City of Helsinki in Laajasalo, in the vicinity of the sea and parks. The estate consists of three 5-7...

Marinranta in Espoo is a maritime residential estate

In English | ISSUE 1/2026

Marinranta in Espoo is a maritime residential estate

Marinranta in the Kivenlahti area of Espoo is a maritime residential estate that has been under development in the sloped terrain since 2017. It is scheduled to be completed in...

BIG’s new headquarters

In English | ISSUE 1/2026

BIG’s new headquarters

BIG’s new headquarters, completed in spring 2024 at the tip of Sundmolen in Copenhagen’s Nordhavn district, is a 4,488 m², seven storey building that reflects the studio’s integrated LEAPP approach,...

Round-robin tests 2025

In English | ISSUE 1/2026

Round-robin tests 2025

In Finland, Round-robin tests have been organized annually for accredited concrete testing laboratories. In 2025, compressive strength testing was investigated both with laboratory specimens (150 mm cylinders) and drilled core...

Concrete structures in a fire

In English | ISSUE 1/2026

Concrete structures in a fire

As a rule, concrete is a safe building material in a fire but it may sustain severe damage from both fire and extinguishing efforts. In addition to high temperatures, factors...

Pavilion of senses 2025

In English | ISSUE 1/2026

Pavilion of senses 2025

In the Department of Architecture at Aalto University, basic studies include getting familiar with the most common building materials through various exercises. In the course of the professorship “Sustainable Construction“...

Preface: Low-carbon concrete – familiar concrete with less carbon

In English | ISSUE 4/2025

Preface: Low-carbon concrete – familiar concrete with less carbon

The concrete industry together with cement manufacturers has developed low-carbon concrete products to reduce the carbon footprint of the industry. BY Low Carbon Classification® provides a clear system for demonstrating...

EriCa, Green Chemistry Park, Espoo

In English | ISSUE 4/2025

EriCa, Green Chemistry Park, Espoo

EriCa Green Chemistry Park in the Finnoo district of Espoo, Finland, is a pioneering hub for green chemistry innovation and sustainable development. The aim has been to create a state-of-the-art...

EriCa Green Chemistry Park – new concrete facade architecture

In English | ISSUE 4/2025

EriCa Green Chemistry Park – new concrete facade architecture

The winner of the 2025 Concrete Facade Architectural Award is EriCa Green Chemistry Park in Espoo. The building provides cutting edge facilities for research and development in chemistry and serves...

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