3/2021

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Preface: Research paves way towards emission-free concrete
BETONI-VERKKOLEHTI | Issue 3/2021

Preface: Research paves way towards emission-free concrete

As far as concrete construction is concerned, we are living in interesting times. Economy is peaking, which is reflected in the availability of work force as well as in the...

University of the Arts Helsinki
BETONI-VERKKOLEHTI | Issue 3/2021

University of the Arts Helsinki

University of the Arts Helsinki is developing its campus in Sörnäinen, an old industrial area close to the center. In recent years, the area has rapidly developed into a lively...

“Portus” – high standard of concrete architecture
BETONI-VERKKOLEHTI | Issue 3/2021

“Portus” – high standard of concrete architecture

Residential building complex Portus, which was completed in August in the Verkkosaari area of Helsinki’s Kalasatama neighbourhood by the sea, has copied its design language from large luxury cruise vessels....

Wohnregal, Berlin
BETONI-VERKKOLEHTI | Issue 3/2021

Wohnregal, Berlin

The “Wohnregal” is a 6-story building in Berlin housing live/work ateliers. It was built using precast concrete elements common in industrial warehouse construction: pillars, beams and TT-ceilings (ceiling elements including...

Scandic Grand Central Helsinki
BETONI-VERKKOLEHTI | Issue 3/2021

Scandic Grand Central Helsinki

The new Scandic Grand Central is one of Finland’s most unique hotels in Finland, after its completion in early 2021. The Helsinki Railway Station, which was designed by Eliel Saarinen...

The Mall of Tripla
BETONI-VERKKOLEHTI | Issue 3/2021

The Mall of Tripla

The Mall of Tripla, the largest construction project in Finland and the second busiest railway station in Finland, comprises three city blocks and extensive underground facilities, serving as a central...

Guide for conducting condition surveys on masonry and rendered facades
BETONI-VERKKOLEHTI | Issue 3/2021

Guide for conducting condition surveys on masonry and rendered facades

The new Guide covers both fair face facades and their use as a rendering substrate, as well as insulation render systems. Although all the above facade structures and their damage...

Compact Air project – Investigation of compaction
BETONI-VERKKOLEHTI | Issue 3/2021

Compact Air project – Investigation of compaction

The Compact Air project aimed to determine possibilities to reduce the amount of compaction pores to reduce the risk of segregation. In the first phase of the project, existing test...

Development of eco-innovative technology for concreting in the arctic region
BETONI-VERKKOLEHTI | Issue 3/2021

Development of eco-innovative technology for concreting in the arctic region

In Betoni 3/2019, we introduced our ARCTICecocrete project, which was funded by the Interreg Nord EU program. This article presents the main results of the project, which ended during the...