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Architects can exert an influence on what is regarded as sustainable construction, but do architects understand their responsibilities? asks Lars-Erk Mattila.
In the Helsinki capital region alone, there are currently around 50 city blocks’ worth of empty office space. On the other hand, there seems to be a constant demand for housing. Under what preconditions are office spaces converted into apartments?
Africa is urbanising at a fast pace. If western architects want to be part of the development, an attitude of awareness and humbleness is needed.
This year’s edition of the Venice Architecture Biennale was unafraid to go big and tackle the momentous questions, yet the end result was somewhat confusing, says Tuomas Siitonen.
Finland spends too much time calculating risks, says Pilvi Kalhama, director of the Museum of Architecture and Design. This may also be the reason why no major Finnish companies have emerged in the creative industries in recent decades, Kalhama says in an interview with Daniele Belleri.