Publication presents Finnish state-of-the-art cases: areas, buildings and solutions that all contribute to sustainability. With world-class expertise Finland has set a target to become the world’s best built environment by 2050. Where do you want to be then?
Sustainable building in Finland
Sustainability is the key to well-being in the future. Regardless of the target, sustainability always calls for a balance between societal, economical and ecological issues. This is not an easy equation, but it is doable. Buildings and construction account for some 40 percent of all energy use and emissions, and the proportion is even higher, if we include transport emissions. Sustainability and energy efficiency of our built environment are of crucial importance when trying to mitigate climate change.
Compared to some other countries, the Finnish building stock is relatively young, well-maintained and energy-efficient. Due to the long and cold winters, Finns have been constructing energyefficient buildings already for decades. Today, Finnish know-how is on a world-class level.
