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The majestic Merikasarmi is being renovated into a modern activity-based environment

The historic Merikasarmi buildings have served the Ministry for Foreign Affairs for 30 years. Now these former barracks are undergoing the most extensive modernisation project in their history. Through the…

Geologian tutkimuskeskuksen tilaa
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New work environment means new ways of working at GTK

Suo, Vesi, Kaivos, Kallioperä and Maaperä. The names of the Geological Survey of Finland’s new workspaces (Bog, Water, Mine, Bedrock and Soil) are apt descriptions of its work. After initial…

TEM Aleksanterinkatu 4-10 TEM rakennus ulkokuva
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TEM moved from four different locations into a new activity-based environment

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…

kännykkä puhelin QR-koodi älykäs kiinteistö smart building sisäolosuhteet palaute asiakaspalaute kännykällä kuvataan QR-koodia
Technology —

A smart building focuses on the user

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…

ERA/Senaattti 20180821 Turku. Turun virastotalo, Itsenäisyydenaukio 2. Maanmittauslaitoksen toimipisteen remontti. pohjapiirrustus.
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The most important thing is to listen

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…

Puolustusvoimien konseptin mukainen uusi koulutustila Puolustusvoimien konseptin mukainen uusi koulutustila
Special premises —

What does the new concept mean to the conscripts and the Finnish Defence Forces’ employees?

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’…

Puolustusvoimien konseptin mukainen uusi tupamalli Puolustusvoimien konseptin mukainen uusi tupamalli
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The Finnish Defence Forces’ work and learning environment concept

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…

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Activity-based environments improve perceived work productivity

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.