Betonilehti magazine

Betoni is a magazine that introduces widely concrete architecture and structures, environmental and infrastructure construction, the latest information on concrete construction, research and development projects and the most interesting references from Finland and abroad. The magazine also presents the latest concrete art and design.

The features and news covered in the Magazine build up the development picture of concrete architecture and technology as well as industrial construction, both in Finland and on the international scene. Standing columns include the technical columns and training programs organized by Concrete Industry Ltd. Betoni Magazine also serves as a communication tool providing information on various events in the industry.

The Magazine is designed for developers, designers and builders in the construction trade, as well as for public employees and professionals working in business and industry. Betoni Magazine is also distributed to various research and educational institutes. Betoni Magazine was founded in 1930.

Betoni Magazine is a member of the Finnish Magazine Media Association.

It comes out four times a year, with 96-120 pages in each issue.

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Public outdoor areas of Ranta-Tampella – Environmental Structure of the Year 2021

In English | Issue 1/2022

Public outdoor areas of Ranta-Tampella – Environmental Structure of the Year 2021

The public outdoor areas of Ranta-Tampella in Tampere have won the Environmental Structure of the Year 2021 Award. The development consists of several different areas combined into a versatile series…

Facade refurbishment in modern architecture

In English | Issue 1/2022

Facade refurbishment in modern architecture

When refurbishing the facade of buildings of a high value in terms of cultural history, the challenge is to retain the original appearance while maintaining or improving the technical condition…

Atlantinsilta connects traffic with West Harbour

In English | Issue 1/2022

Atlantinsilta connects traffic with West Harbour

Atlantinsilta bridge (Atlantic bridge), which was opened in Jätkäsaari in the spring of 2021, caters for both the residents of the growing area and travellers arriving at the West Terminal….

Concrete floors in high traffic areas – dry-shake hardener or high performance concrete

In English | Issue 1/2022

Concrete floors in high traffic areas – dry-shake hardener or high performance concrete

Areas where concrete floors need to be resistant to high traffic loads include various terminals, warehouses, car parks, and many industrial facilities where metal and other heavy items are handled….

Compatibility between screeds and resin finishes

In English | Issue 1/2022

Compatibility between screeds and resin finishes

There has been use for resin finishes in industrial floors as well as secondary space floors for a long time. The resin finishes have started to replace vinyl floor coverings…

Impact of concrete filled cores of hollow core slabs on sound insulation between rooms

In English | Issue 1/2022

Impact of concrete filled cores of hollow core slabs on sound insulation between rooms

In some projects, the cores of hollow-core slabs have been filled with concrete at the joint between the slab floor and the lightweight partition wall in order to improve sound…

Preface: Towards sustainable and emission-free construction

In English | Issue 4/2021

Preface: Towards sustainable and emission-free construction

Sustainable construction is a complete entity affected by many different subareas. At present, climate goals call for new concrete actions from the entire construction industry towards a carbon neutral society….

Facades on extension of Scandic Grand Central Helsinki

In English | Issue 4/2021

Facades on extension of Scandic Grand Central Helsinki

The winner of the Concrete Facade of the Year 2021 architectural award is Arkkitehtitoimisto Futudesign Oy with the facades on the extension part of the Scandic Grand Central Helsinki hotel….

Apartment building Kaarlo Sarkian katu

In English | Issue 4/2021

Apartment building Kaarlo Sarkian katu

An honorary mention was given in the Concrete Facade of the Year 2021 competition to Playa Arkkitehdit Oy for their residential project on Kaarlo Sarkian Katu. The apartment building that…

Durable Stone House Award shared by renovation project of Kurjenlinna in Turku and Church of Tikkurila

In English | Issue 4/2021

Durable Stone House Award shared by renovation project of Kurjenlinna in Turku and Church of Tikkurila

The Year 2021 Durable Stone House Award was given to two different projects, unlike in normal years. Both the construction project of the new Church in Tikkurila and the property…

The statuesque Tikkurila Church in the midst of people

In English | Issue 4/2021

The statuesque Tikkurila Church in the midst of people

The new Church of Tikkurila stands in the place of the old, demolished church opposite Vantaa Town Hall and near the railway station. Designed by Architects OOPEAA – Office for…

R·torso·C Tokyo / Atelier Tekuto

In English | Issue 4/2021

R·torso·C Tokyo / Atelier Tekuto

This house is located in the center of Tokyo, on a site area of 66 m2. The clients are a married couple both working in the field of chemistry, sharing…