Wednesday, April 20, 2016
Scandinavia is excited to have its first PEFC certified building project named Maiha, a wooden apartment block, is going to be unveiled at the Seinäjoki Housing Fair in Finland this July.
“We are pleased that the first Nordic PEFC construction project will be in Finland,” announced Auvo Kaivola, Secretary General of PEFC Finland. “There have already been several good examples of PEFC Project Certification, including Kingsgate House, a certified apartment block in the UK, and the Winter Universiade in Italy.” He concluded further.
Through PEFC Project Certification, the building constructors will be able to demonstrate the project’s contribution to environmental conservation and economic sustainability.
Mäihä will be built from modules made of PEFC-certified cross laminated timber (CLT) assembled in Stora Enso’s mill. The modules are prefabricated in Hartola mill, and ready for assembly in the construction site. The prefabricated elements include windows, doors and kitchen units. Once built, and only after an audit by an independent third party to ensure the project meets PEFC’s exacting requirements, will the building receive a PEFC certificate.
“Population growth and urbanization, as well as raising awareness on environmental and climate issues, increase the urge for sustainable and climate friendly wood-based construction,” said Petri Perttula, Head of Building Solutions at Stora Enso.
In addition to its use as a construction material, wood will play an important role throughout the site, including the decoration of the individual apartments.
Tags: apartment block, Finland, July, Maiha, PEFC certified building project, Scandinavia, Seinäjoki Housing Fair
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