Finland prepares universal basic income experiment
Pack a heavy coat, folks, we're going to Finland. The Finnish Social Insurance Institution, also known as Kela,...
Archohm wants to connect all of Helsinki's museums with a massive loop
[gallery_extend] The space would serve as a key cultural destination for both the local community and...
Thermal Glass Igloos Offer Views of the Northern Lights at Finland's Hotel Kakslauttanen
[gallery_extend] Nestled in the wilderness near Finland's Urho Kekkonen National Park, Hotel Kakslauttanen...
Tiny, beautifully detailed children’s playhouse is made from locally milled spruce in Finland
[gallery_extend] Despite its small 145-square-foot footprint, the children’s playhouse achieves a...
Embassy of Finland becomes first LEED Platinum-certified embassy in the U.S.
[gallery_extend] Built in 1994 and designed by Finnish architects Mikko Heikkinen and Markku Komonen,...
Climate change could kill Scandinavia's iconic Christmas trees
It looks as though climate change could kill the traditional Christmas tree in Scandinavian countries,...
Celebrate the holidays with nature-loving traditions from around the world
Although December has become the most commercialized time of year, celebrating the holidays doesn't have to center...
6 Finalists Revealed in Guggenheim Helsinki Competition
[gallery_extend] The shortlist includes practices with offices in seven countries: London-based Asif...
A Whole Lot of Sustainable Spruce Clads This Striking Museum Addition in Finland
[gallery_extend] The narrow long building is located on a piece of land parallel to the axis between...
Curved Wooden Kamppi Chapel of Silence Provides Quiet Sanctuary in Helsinki
[gallery_extend] Since there are no openings in the wooden vessel-like structure, visitors enter the...
Helsinki Builds 9 Million Gallon Underground Water Tank to Cool Local Buildings
Just when you thought Scandinavia couldn’t get any more eco-friendly, Helsinki ups the ante. The Finnish capital...
Kai Fagerstrom's Photos Capture Cheeky Wild Animals Squatting in Abandoned Farmhouses
[gallery_extend] The House in the Woods is a unique collection of photographs that captures wild animals...
'Broken' Furniture Finds Beauty in Cracked and Unwanted Wood
Finnish designer and woodworker Jalmari Laihinen's amazing new collection of furniture celebrates the beauty of...
A Green Roof and Solar Panels Crown Finland's Gorgeous Haltia Nature Center
[gallery_extend] The area around Haltia boasts classic Finnish beauty, combining granite bedrock, dense...
Willem Heeffer Creates Upcycled Heinz Beanz Can Chandeliers for Helsinki's Midhill Restaurant
Dutch designer Willem Heeffer used 334 recycled cans to create a series of luminous upcycled chandeliers and furnishings...
