Concept: Thermal Comfort
Norms and expectations for indoor temperatures are culturally dependent. Therefore they could be also questioned, argues Frans Saraste.
Natural Ventilation is More Energy Efficient Than Its Reputation
Writers of the book Ilmakirja present some research results on the energy efficiency of natural ventilation systems.
Concept: Fluidity
Fluidity opens up a refreshing angle for everyone and anyone looking at a city, Tuulia Kivistö proposes.
Would Nostalgia Provide Help for the Eco-crisis?
Emotionally charged nostalgia could be a resource for building conservation if used correctly, argue Iida Kalakoski and Riina Sirén.
Architecture’s Forgotten
Who will we remember, and who will we allow to slip into oblivion?
The New Perimeter Block Requires a New Kind of Thinking
In recent decades, urban development projects have increasingly been based on a perimeter block structure. One hundred years ago, modernists condemned this typology as dark and cramped. So what is different this time?
A New Direction for Critical Regionalism
Architecture is increasingly being asked to acknowledge its social and ecological responsibilities. Critical Regionalism, which emphasises locality, offers one perspective on solving global problems.
Housing researcher: “Natural light affects the perceived spaciousness and adaptability of an apartment”
How does natural light affect the quality of living? Sini Saarimaa wrote a commentary reflecting on the article "The Pursuit of a Bright Apartment".
Radical Rules
In London, architects are seeking to promote ethical standards in the field and demanding more sustainable assignments from clients, outside of traditional labour unions, Lee Marable points out. What should we learn from Londoners in Finland?