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Towards a Pattern of a Healthy City

Along with the Covid-19 pandemic, there has been a growing interest in the impact of the living environment on health and wellbeing. A research consortium led by the University of Oulu is trying to find out how future epidemics can be tackled by means of urban planning.

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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.

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Dressing Care in New Clothes

The 2010s started a construction boom in the Finnish social and healthcare service sector. What kind of architecture has it produced? We collected recently completed and ongoing projects.

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Changes and Losses of Hospital Architecture

With the new healthcare buildings, a large number of old care buildings will be demolished or modified for new use. What kind of architecture and building heritage will we lose in the process?

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Concept: Thermal Comfort

Norms and expectations for indoor temperatures are culturally dependent. Therefore they could be also questioned, argues Frans Saraste.

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A Harmonious Addition to the Meilahti Hospital Campus

The latest addition to the Meilahti hospital campus has been fitted to a tight spot, yet it benefits from the stunning sea views.