In Tallinn, the dynamic capital of Estonia, an architectural landmark is taking shape that redefines the boundaries of sustainable construction. The "Fahle Terraces," an eight-story office building in a prominent location, will be the country's first high-rise in timber hybrid construction. The project combines a bold vision with innovative engineering and is scheduled for completion in the summer of 2026.

On the busy transport artery of Tartu mnt, right next to the iconic Fahle House, a building is rising whose primary structure is not made of steel and concrete, but of glulam and cross-laminated timber. With a leasable area of 6,850 m², the project, designed by the architectural firm LUMIA, is a clear commitment to the future of urban construction.

The Auguste-Piccard-Hof, more commonly known as the HPT building at ETH Zurich, stands as a testament to mid-20th-century modernism on the university's Hönggerberg campus. Originally built in 1967, this architectural marvel, designed by Albert Heinrich Steiner, holds both historical significance and a vital role in academic research and education. It is among Zurich's listed Steiner buildings, celebrated for its unique structural aesthetic and practical design.

When Varanto is completed in 2028, it will be the world’s largest seasonal thermal energy storage facility in terms of size (1,1 million cubic meters) and capacity (90 GWh).

Vantaa Energy is building a seasonal thermal energy storage facility in Vantaa, Finland. Seasonal thermal energy storage is called Varanto. When completed in 2028, it will be the largest in the world by all standards (1,1 million cubic meters and 90 GWh). The operating principle of the seasonal thermal energy storage is to store heat in underground caverns so that it can be used to heat buildings via the district heating network whenever it is needed.

Purchasing a family house is a significant investment, and it's essential to ensure that the property is structurally sound and free from any major building mistakes. 

There are some practical tips to help you quickly discover potential building mistakes when buying a house in a middle-sized town suburban district with a northern climate, experiencing below-zero winters and warm summers.

Engage a Professional Home Inspector

Hiring a qualified and experienced home inspector is crucial. They will conduct a thorough examination of the property, identifying any structural issues, faulty wiring, plumbing problems, insulation deficiencies, and potential code violations. 

EcoFlow, a leading eco-friendly energy solutions company, has reached a new milestone with the launch of its latest innovation: the

Wolfscape’s pilot project transforms an industrial seaside neighborhood in North Tallinn, known as Paljassaare Harbour, into a smart neighborhood that is circular by design. It will be the first new major region built in the 21st century in Tallinn and the biggest climate-neutral district project in the Baltics.

Allied Market Research published a report, titled, "Building Information Modeling Market by Component (Solution and Services) Deployment Mode (On-premise and Cloud), Project Life Cycle (Preconstruct

Smart city centre of excellence is organising an international challenge to find great research-intensive ideas to be developed and piloted in real urban environments. 71 ideas were proposed, twelve of these were selected to the finals and four projects have been selected for financing.

“To our knowledge, this approach is very unique globally where urban challenges of one country have been systematically mapped and matched with research-based solutions. This process effectively brings the scientific solutions from university labs to the urban streets within 1-2 years,” told the Founding Director of FinEst Twins Smart City Center of Excellence, Ralf-Martin Soe.

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Ignitis started cooperation with Estonian start-up Fusebox, which plans to become the first independent electricity demand aggregator in Lithuania. Electricity demand service is novelty in the Lithuanian electricity market and is crucial in contributing to energy security and efficiency.

Independent electricity demand aggregators will provide services of reserve power and power grid balancing. Fusebox is based on connecting hardware to electrical appliances which use the most electricity, e.g. to commercial refrigerator.