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Published in 5/2021 - Extensions

Book

Finnish Wood Construction’s Winning Formula

Riitta Nikula

New Standards is the first scientifically valid study of Puutalo Oy – one of the key manufacturers of standardized prefabricated houses in Finland after the World War II. The book is wise and beautiful, long-awaited in content and appealing in its compact look, writes Riitta Nikula.

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