In the early 2000s, a nature-based stormwater system was built in the residential area of Vuores in Tampere, which was groundbreaking in many ways. The […]
Organisation/project: Projects (53)
Himalayan balsam, classified as an invasive introduced species, spread widely across the Vehkalampi park in Jyväskylä after the area was thinned. However, the area is […]
Urban green areas are important for both comfort of living and the preservation of species diversity. This has been taken into account in Hiedanranta, Tampere, […]
Erä Eero is company providing wildlife photographing opportunities in Lieksa, Finland. The cottage has no access to electricity grid. In summer 2021 a photovoltaic (PV) […]
On average a Finn flushes 4,5 kg of nitrogen and almost a kilogram of phosphorus per year through WC, and all this with drinkable water. […]
The municipality of Pirkkala was awarded a Hinku award in March. Pirkkala is investing in climate-resilient low-carbon mobility, for example by creating a sustainable mobility […]
Pirkkala aims to set an example for climate resilient life
Hinku Award 3/2019
Ylöjärven Jäähalli Oy (Ylöjärvi ice arena) was awarded a Hinku award in September. Ylöjärvi ice arena is Finland’s first ice stadium with an environmentally friendly, […]
Finland’s first smart technology cooling system at Ylöjärvi ice arena
Hinku Award 9/2019
• In the background, the councils group initiative to improve public transport • The topic is also supported by a survey conducted by the City […]
The Jakkukylä school (1152 brm2) used to burn light fuel oil in a boiler. In the municipality of Ii, efforts have been made to completely […]