2/2023

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Preface: Same speed limit on all roads?
BETONI-VERKKOLEHTI | ISSUE 2/2023

Preface: Same speed limit on all roads?

The question I ask in the heading may appear strange in the editorial of Betoni-Concrete Magazine. However, a link can be found between speed limits and the use of low-carbon...

From HQ to residential building – Töölön Kesäkatu in Helsinki
BETONI-VERKKOLEHTI | ISSUE 2/2023

From HQ to residential building – Töölön Kesäkatu in Helsinki

The architecturally unique headquarters of Finnish Public Service Media Yle underwent a complete conversion into a residential block of 146 apartments. The original building was designed by architect Kurt Simberg...

Old city block integrated by residential housing company Asunto Oy Punanotkonkatu 2 in Helsinki
BETONI-VERKKOLEHTI | ISSUE 2/2023

Old city block integrated by residential housing company Asunto Oy Punanotkonkatu 2 in Helsinki

The architecture of the street-facing facades is characterised by tranquillity on the one hand, and by low-key variation on the other; their colour is a continuation of the light style...

Single-family detached house built with concrete and brick blocks: 2B Kaivostie Road in Espoo
BETONI-VERKKOLEHTI | ISSUE 2/2023

Single-family detached house built with concrete and brick blocks: 2B Kaivostie Road in Espoo

The single-family house stands on a slope with views far into the environment. The material choices were made aiming at energy economy and a healthy and lowmaintenance home. The external...

The Estonian Concrete Building of the Year 2022 is Järve Towers
BETONI-VERKKOLEHTI | ISSUE 2/2023

The Estonian Concrete Building of the Year 2022 is Järve Towers

Architect Martin Aunin has designed two modern high-rise buildings at the artery of Tallinn. The slender and metropolitan landmark towering at the borderline of the Centre and Kristiine is characterised...

Students of architecture develop ideas for renovation and updating of suburban apartment building
BETONI-VERKKOLEHTI | ISSUE 2/2023

Students of architecture develop ideas for renovation and updating of suburban apartment building

In the autumn of 2022, a competition was organised for students of architecture to provide ideas for the renovation of an apartment building. The students from the Unit of Architecture...

Biodiversity is a major challenge to construction industry
BETONI-VERKKOLEHTI | ISSUE 2/2023

Biodiversity is a major challenge to construction industry

It has been estimated that the threat posed by the degradation of biodiversity and loss of nature is as severe as climate change. The most important reasons for the degradation...