Helsinki – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
Helsinki (Swedish: Helsingfors) is Finland ''s capital and largest city. Helsinki combines modern and historic architectural styles with beautiful open spaces. The city is
Measuring and reducing embodied carbon in the building envelope
This study identifies ''Build Clever'' as the key strategy to reduce façade embodied carbon, demonstrated by Prometeia HQ''s design which minimises the use of aluminium
Sustainability — VS1 Curtain Walls by Innovation Glass
VS1 is a high performance, thermally efficient curtain wall system. Stick built and thermally broken from the building exterior, VS1 can achieve remarkable U-values while also delivering a low
Helsinki
Helsinki is divided into three major areas: Helsinki City Centre (Finnish: Helsingin kantakaupunki, Swedish: Helsingfors innerstad), North Helsinki (Finnish: Pohjois-Helsinki, Swedish: Norra
Custom Curtainwall Facade Reduces Carbon Footprint on The
On the Gateway, PNA is using framing members coming from billets smelted using low-carbon electricity (90% renewable electricity from hydro and solar) with 35% (combined
Curtain Wall Windows and Sustainable Design
By selecting appropriate glass types, coatings, and shading devices, curtain walls can be customized to control solar heat gain, enhance thermal insulation, and meet specific
Partitioned optimal design of semi-transparent PV curtain wall:
The partitioned optimal design approach proposed in this study can effectively improve the comprehensive performance of STPV curtain walls and promote their widespread
Gallery of From New Buildings to Retrofit Projects: Solar Facade
Image 5 of 9 from gallery of From New Buildings to Retrofit Projects: Solar Facade Systems for a Circular and Low-Carbon Architecture. Curtain wall system. Image Courtesy of SolarLab.
Analysis of the Impact of Photovoltaic Curtain Walls Replacing
In this section, the case building will incorporate photovoltaic curtain walls, replacing the existing glass curtain wall, in order to systematically analyze and compare the
Custom Curtainwall Facade Reduces Carbon
On the Gateway, PNA is using framing members coming from billets smelted using low-carbon electricity (90% renewable electricity
Accelerating low carbon curtain walling: impactful solutions for now
This report outlines six actions that, in collaboration with industry, can be delivered now to drive meaningful change and reduce the embodied carbon of facades by over 50%.
Frontpage | City of Helsinki
Helsinki is the capital of Finland, located in the south by the Gulf of Finland. It is a key hub for business and culture, with around 675 000 residents.
Discover Helsinki, the capital of Finland | Visit Finland
Helsinki is a charming seaside city with a unique twist. Located on the shore of the Gulf of Finland, Helsinki is a place where urban culture meets coastal nature.
Gateway Project''s Custom Curtainwall: A Sustainable Solution for
Designed by Weiss / Manfredi and executed by Gensler, this impressive structure spans 400,000 square feet and features a unique custom curtainwall façade. This innovative
Helsinki, Finland: All You Must Know Before You Go (2026)
Sitting on the edge of the Baltic, the modern, cosmopolitan city of Helsinki is the World Design Capital for 2012. The beauty of the surrounding nature blends seamlessly with high-tech
Ultimate Guide to Helsinki: What to See, Do, and Know Before
Explore Helsinki with clear advice on when to go, where to sauna and swim, how to island hop, what to eat and where to stay, plus neighborhood tips, transport tricks and
5 Ways to Detail a More Energy Efficient Curtain Wall
However, the question still remains: are curtain walls energy efficient and if not, is it possible to make them so? Here, we outline for five ways to harness this architectural feature, while
Information about Helsinki
Helsinki is the administrative centre of the country: it is where the Parliament of Finland convenes and where the ministries are located. Helsinki is also an important hub of
Helsinki | Finland, Map, Population, & History | Britannica
Helsinki, capital and largest city of Finland. It is the leading seaport and industrial city of the country. Helsinki lies in the far south of Finland, on a peninsula fringed by fine
Visit Helsinki – MyHelsinki
Visit Helsinki to dip in the icy sea, experience urban sauna culture, go island-hopping, and enjoy the enchanting white summer nights.
The 20 best things to do in Helsinki
Find out the top things to do in Helsinki, from the Finnish capital''s hip design scene to its sauna culture.