The importance of good indoor air was the focus in the modernisation of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment’s premises. Located in Aleksanterinkatu 4-10 in Helsinki, the activity-based environment was created in a valuable property that is more than 200 years old. Read more
Senate Properties has created a new, smart user interface for property maintenance in cooperation with other leading operators in the field. During the pilot project, data will be collected about the pilot building for easier maintenance and prevention of problems. All a user has to do is take a picture of a QR code. Read more
People either love or hate the idea of moving from an individual office to an activity-based environment. When implementing change, the key aspects are change management, discussion and listening. The employees at the Turku offices of the National Land Survey (NLS) have done this at their autumn workshops. Read more
Constricts’ quarters of a new type. Educational micromovies and more simulators. Less waiting and moving between locations! The Finnish Defence Forces’ new work and learning environment concept will change conscripts’ and employees’ daily lives and environments in many ways in the near future. Read more
A new work and learning environment concept is bringing consistency and efficiency to the Finnish Defence Forces’ facility solutions. The concept makes facilities more suitable for various purposes, as well as more comfortable. Its implementation has already started and will continue for several decades. Read more
Good news for anyone moving to an activity-based environment! Surveys carried out among state employees reveal that workplace improvement projects increased perceived productivity by 13 per cent. Read more
The traditional cubicle office of the National Land Survey of Finland in Turku is being converted into a modern activity-based environment. In the first part of our series, we will visit the construction site and hear how the NLS saved the register office and Senate took greater responsibility for the modernisation. Read more
Health, security and technology are the cornerstones of the new courthouse and police station in Joensuu. Staff worked in temporary premises for eight long years - the new building is important for the entire province. Read more
In spring 2018, Statistics Finland moved into new facilities in its familiar building in the Kalasatama district of Helsinki. New ways of working were also introduced. We interviewed Director General Marjo Bruun, Senior Actuary Mari Rantanen and Project Manager Jussi Ritola about the change. Read more
When you visit the Svinhufvud family’s museum in Luumäki, Finland, you can dive into the colourful life of the presidential couple and admire their huge range of wallpapers over the decades. The only ones missing are Ukko-Pekka, the third President of Finland, and his wife Ellen – or perhaps they are just out on a short walk. Read more