How will the city blocks of the future deal with heavy rain or scorching heat? Adaptation to extreme weather phenomena is supported by modelling their impacts on residential areas. Read the views of Sweco’s sustainable area design specialist on developing climate-sustainable cities through modelling. Read more
The impacts of climate change can already be seen in cities. According to the Secretary-General of the World Meteorological Organization WMO Petteri Taalas, built environment requires standards that ensure the correct approach to facing and combating climate change. Read more
Turun Seudun Energiantuotanto Oy (TSE) made an investment decision in May, deciding on the acquisition of receiving and processing equipment of solid recovered fuel for its Naantali power plant. The new equipment, to be completed in autumn 2021, will enable using solid recovered fuel (SRF) in its energy production instead of coal. As a long-term partner of TSE, Sweco has been involved in the project since the beginning, as a designer and a specialist in charge of the acquisitions. Read more
Sweco’s designers are involved in nearly all Adapteo building projects around Finland. Rental modular buildings adapt to many uses, including health care, and can be moved from one location to another as space requirements change. Read more
As the climate grows warmer, long heatwaves will also become more common in Finland. As is typical to Nordic countries, our homes have usually been built to withstand cold and winter weather, in particular. How should cities prepare and adapt to the stronger heatwaves of the future? Read the ideas of Sweco’s energy expert about what kinds of solutions could help cool down homes efficiently. Read more
Urban Insight: Cities need to build resilience towards increasingly common heatwaves Read more
Posiva Oy is the world’s leading final disposal company, which will start the final disposal of the spent nuclear fuel of its owners, TVO and Fortum, to ONKALO® deep in the bedrock. Posiva is currently building an encapsulation and final disposal plant, which was granted a construction permit by the Government in 2015. The final disposal of spent nuclear fuel in Olkiluoto will utilise a process never before seen anywhere in the world. Read more
A new report from Sweco reveals how cities can increase the number of inhabitants by 100%, the number of workplaces by 100% and green space by 100% – all while improving liveability and climate resilience. Read more
The inventory twin developed by Sweco’s specialists offers up-to-date initial data for the demolition and modernisation projects of existing sites. Accurate initial data supports project cost control, material recycling opportunities and disturbance-free execution. Read more
New operating model can be copied across Finland as necessary. Facilities for around 160 coronavirus patients were created in the underground parking facility of Meilahti Hospital. Sweco’s architects drew up detailed designs for a tent hospital that can be extended according to need and be up and running within three weeks. Read more