Published research: “Finnish mid-rise timber apartment buildings: Architectural, structural, and constructional features”
The construction of timber apartment buildings has been particularly common in mid-rise buildings, which are 3 to 8 stories high. This recent study that examined 55 constructed timber apartment buildings provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of timber construction in Finland. The study focused on the architectural and structural solutions used in Finland between 2018 and 2022 under the Land Use and Building Act, which came into effect on January 1, 2018. Special attention was given to the structural systems, construction methods, structural timber materials, and structure thicknesses used.
