Finnish Summer Houses

Author : Jari Jetsonen,Jetsonen Sirkkaliisa
Publisher : Princeton Architectural Press
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2008-03-20
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 1568987528

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Finnish Summer Houses by Jari Jetsonen,Jetsonen Sirkkaliisa Pdf

Summer is when Finland is at its spellbinding best. Emerging from a seven-month long winter, Finns head outdoors to savor the magical light of the all-too-brief Scandinavian summer. Cityscapes give way to pristine lakes, endless forests, and idyllic seaside vistas. The Finnish summer house offers a unique opportunity for their owners to relax, get back intouch with nature, and enjoy outdoor activities such as boating, swimming, and hiking. Not surprisingly, the architecture of the Finnish summer house occupies an almost mythic, even mystical, place in the hearts of their inhabitants as well as their architects. Indeed, many Finnish architects regard the design of their own summer residence or weekend studio as one of their most important works. For them, the summer house is not only a place to spend leisure time, but also a chance to study specific technical details and experiment with new spatial concepts. Finnish Summer Houses presents in detail twenty villas, cottages, and cabins by architects such as Eliel Saarinen, Oiva Kallio, Alvar Aalto, and Juhani Pallasmaa, among many others. Authors Jari and Sirkkaliisa Jetsonen use contemporary photographs, archival images, drawings, and plans to illustrate the diversity found in the designs of Finnish summer residences. From Lars Sonck's Lasses Villa (1895), with its traditional farmhouse elements, and Alvar Aalto's Muuratsalo Experimental House (195254) to Erkki Kairamo's sparse Villa Aulikki (19952003), which seems to grow out of its landscape, the works in this book are of a highly personal nature; indeed, most of the summer houses are still used by the architect or the families of their children. The very best examples of these fantastic summer homes are collected here, making Finnish Summer Houses an inspiration for anyone dreaming about a summer home of their own.

Author : Harri Hautajärvi
Publisher : Rakennustieto Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Architecture, Domestic
ISBN : 9516829570

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Villas & Saunas in Finland by Harri Hautajärvi Pdf

This updated, extended edition presents a variety of summer residences and saunas, on sites ranging from the archipelago and the Finnish lake district to the fells in the north. More than 40 uniquely designed buildings are explored, representing the best in contemporary Finnish holiday home and sauna architecture. The buildings, which differ from each other in a variety of ways, range from small log cabins and modern smoke saunas to luxurious villas. Accompanying articles discuss the history of Finnish summer villa architecture and the way of life spent in the villas as well as the unique aspects of sauna culture. Featuring practical examples of energy-saving and low-emission solutions for vacation home construction, this reference is ideal for owners of summer villas, those who dream of owning, designers, and students in the building sector.

Author : Erkki Helamaa,Jari Jetsonen
Publisher : Rakennustieto Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Architects
ISBN : 9516828574

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Alvar Aalto Summer Homes by Erkki Helamaa,Jari Jetsonen Pdf

This book presents the intimate and personal houses and saunas designed by Aalto - his early works, as well as the later ones, including many that have rarely been published. Included are two summer houses that Aalto designed and built for himself: Villa Flora and the world-famous Experimental House in Muuratsalo. The summer houses featured in this book were all personally designed by Aalto for his relatives and friends.

Author : Katja Pantzar
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2018-06-26
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9780143132998

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The Finnish Way by Katja Pantzar Pdf

An engaging and practical guided tour of the simple and nature-inspired ways that Finns stay happy and healthy--including the powerful concept of sisu, or everyday courage Forget hygge--it's time to blow out the candles and get out into the world! Journalist Katja Pantzar did just that, taking the huge leap to move to the remote Nordic country of Finland. What she discovered there transformed her body, mind and spirit. In this engaging and practical guide, she shows readers how to embrace the "keep it simple and sensible" daily practices that make Finns one of the happiest populations in the world, year after year. Topics include: Movement as medicine: How walking, biking and swimming every day are good for what ails us--and best done outside the confines of a gym Natural mood boosters: Cold water swimming, steamy saunas, and other ways to alleviate stress, anxiety, insomnia, and depression Forest therapy: Why there's no substitute for getting out into nature on a regular basis Healthy eating: What the Nordic diet can teach us all about feeding body, mind and soul The gift of sisu: Why Finns embrace a special form of courage, grit and determination as a national virtue - and how anyone can dig deeper to survive and thrive through tough times. If you've ever wondered if there's a better, simpler way to find happiness and good heath, look no further. The Finns have a word for that, and this empowering book shows us how to achieve it.

Author : Dennis Johansson,Hans Bagge,Åsa Wahlström
Publisher : Springer
Page : 1095 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2018-12-12
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9783030006624

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Cold Climate HVAC 2018 by Dennis Johansson,Hans Bagge,Åsa Wahlström Pdf

This volume presents the proceedings of the 9th Cold Climate HVAC conference, which was held in Kiruna, Sweden in 2018. The conference highlighted key technologies and processes that allow scientists, designers, engineers, manufacturers and other decision makers in cold climate regions to achieve good indoor environmental quality (IEQ) with a minimum use of energy and other resources. The conference addressed various technical, economic and social aspects of buildings and HVAC systems in new and renovated buildings. This proceedings volume gathers peer-reviewed papers by a diverse and international range of authors and showcases perspectives and practices in cold climate building design from around the globe. The following major aspects, which include both fundamental and theoretical research as well as applications and case studies, are covered: (1) Energy and power efficiency and low-energy buildings; (2) Renovating buildings; (3) Efficient HVAC components; (4) Heat pumps and geothermal systems; (5) Municipal and city energy systems; (6) Construction management; (7) Buildings in operation; (8) Building simulation; (9) Reference data; (10) Transdisciplinary connections and social aspects; (11) Indoor environments and health; (12) Moisture safety and water damage; (13) Codes, regulations, standards and policies; and (14) Other aspects of buildings in cold climates.

Author : Rough Guides
Publisher : Rough Guides UK
Page : 456 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2010-06-01
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781848366961

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The Rough Guide to Finland by Rough Guides Pdf

The Rough Guide to Finland is the essential companion to this fascinating Scandinavian country with clear maps and coverage of all the best attractions. Packed with stunning photography and illustrations, explore the must-see highlights from the best summer and winter activities - including skiing, snowmobiling and reindeer and husky driving - to the remote villages that come to life in the summertime, with beaches, lake cruises and island hopping. Find detailed accounts of all Finland's major tourist attractions, including the cultural capitals of Helsinki, Turku and Tampere and the laconic seaside towns along Finland's southern and western coast, as well as sections on Finnish design and The great outdoors. You'll find informed, practical advice on what to see and do whilst relying on countless recommendations for Finland's best restaurants, bars, cafés, shops and hotels for every budget and style. With authoritative background on Finland's intricate history and expert tips on how to get around the beautiful national parks, this is your must-have guide. Make the most of your holiday with The Rough Guide to Finland.

Author : Erik Champion
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 275 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2019-02-18
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781351849302

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Organic Design in Twentieth-Century Nordic Architecture by Erik Champion Pdf

Organic Design in Twentieth-Century Nordic Architecture presents a communicable and useful definition of organic architecture that reaches beyond constraints. The book focuses on the works and writings of architects in Nordic countries, such as Sigurd Lewerentz, Jørn Utzon, Sverre Fehn and the Aaltos (Aino, Elissa and Alvar), among others. It is structured around the ideas of organic design principles that influenced them and allowed their work to evolve from one building to another. Erik Champion argues organic architecture can be viewed as a concerted attempt to thematically unify the built environment through the allegorical expression of ongoing interaction between designer, architectural brief and building-as-process. With over 140 black and white images, this book is an intriguing read for architecture students and professionals alike.

Author : Jari Jetsonen,Sirkkaliisa Jetsonen
Publisher : Princeton Architectural Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2012-10-24
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 1616890819

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Alvar Aalto Houses by Jari Jetsonen,Sirkkaliisa Jetsonen Pdf

During the course of a career spanning more than fifty years, Finnish architect and designer Alvar Aalto (1898-1976) designed nearly one hundred single-family houses. Aalto, also known for his furniture and glassware, worked in a distinctive style that blended modernism and traditional vernacular architecture. Now available in paperback, Alvar Aalto Houses presents twenty-six of Aalto's innovative residences-from small summer homes and postwar standardized housing to large housing complexes for industrial commissions-built between the 1920s and the 1960s.

Author : Fred Singleton
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 1998-10
Category : History
ISBN : 0521647010

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A Short History of Finland by Fred Singleton Pdf

Finland has often been ignored or misunderstood by the English-speaking world and this work presents the reader with a readable and authoritative introduction to the life of the Finns and the position of their country in the modern world. The book explains how a small nation, placed in an unfavorable geopolitical situation, won its independence and eventually achieved a high material standard of living together with an enviable degree of social and political stability by adapting itself to the realities of life in an unpromising environment. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

Author : Terttu Leney
Publisher : Teach Yourself
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2014-08-15
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9781473602694

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Complete Finnish (Learn Finnish with Teach Yourself) by Terttu Leney Pdf

Complete Finnish is a comprehensive language course that takes you from beginner to intermediate level. This ebook contains text only and no audio content. The new edition of this successful course has been fully revised and is packed with new learning features to give you the language, practice and skills to communicate with confidence. -Maps from A1 to B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for languages -Discovery Method - figure out rules and patterns to make the language stick -Teaches the key skills - reading, writing, listening and speaking -Learn to learn - tips and skills on how to be a better language learner -Culture notes - learn about the people and places of Finland -Outcomes-based learning - focus your studies with clear aims -Test Yourself - see and track your own progress Rely on Teach Yourself, trusted by language learners for over 75 years.

Author : Robert Klanten,gestalten,Andrea Servert Alonso-Misol
Publisher : Gestalten
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2021-06-15
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 3967040097

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Life's a Beach by Robert Klanten,gestalten,Andrea Servert Alonso-Misol Pdf

There's no two ways about it: life is better by the beach. The salty air, the sound of the waves and, above all, the relaxed way of life. This low-key attitude to living manifests itself in how we decorate our homes by the sea. Life's A Beach takes readers into beach homes around the world - from the hills of New Zealand to beaches of Brazil to the remote islands of the Aegean - exploring the many ways to decorate a cozy home by the sea. Handmade touches, natural materials and eclectic interiors all imbue a sense of wellbeing, and are found throughout the homes in Life's a Beach. From humble little beach cottages to extraordinary modern bungalows, these spaces are designed for respite and relaxation, and for enjoying the beachy surrounds.

Author : Muriel Emanuel
Publisher : Springer
Page : 935 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2016-01-23
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781349041848

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Contemporary Architects by Muriel Emanuel Pdf

Author : Michael Jones
Publisher : U of Minnesota Press
Page : 660 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : History
ISBN : 9780816639144

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Nordic Landscapes by Michael Jones Pdf

"The first in-depth presentation of the Nordic landscapes to be published in nearly twenty years. “Norden” -- the region along the northern edge of Europe bordered by Russia and the Baltic nations to the east and by North America to the west -- is a particularly fruitful site for the examination of the ever-evolving meaning of landscape and region as place. Contributors to this work reveal how Norden’s regions and people have been defined by and against the dominant culture of Europe while at the same time their landscapes and cultures have shaped and inspired Europe’s ways of life. Together, the essays provide a much-needed picture of this culturally rich and geographically varied part of the world."--pub. desc.

Author : Francesca Davis DiPiazza
Publisher : Twenty-First Century Books
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2010-08-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780761363804

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Finland in Pictures by Francesca Davis DiPiazza Pdf

Historically fought over by Sweden and Russia, Finland today is a thriving country whose forests are its most important natural resource. One of the world's northernmost nations, Finland experiences almost constant sunlight in the summer.

Author : Niki Brantmark
Publisher : CICO Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2016-02-11
Category : Design
ISBN : 1782493085

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Modern Pastoral by Niki Brantmark Pdf

Discover contemporary interiors inspired by natural landscapes. Discover contemporary interiors inspired by natural landscapes. Modern pastoral interiors are about embracing the pared-back lifestyle of living in the country, taking nature as the main point of inspiration. Use colors, textures, and details to create a home in which to unwind—a retreat from the rest of the world. Niki Brantmark explores various takes on this simple, informal style. The graphical look is striking, reminiscent of exposed landscapes: think whitewashed ceilings, rugged stone surfaces, and striking black features, softened by cozy soft furnishings and fresh plants and flowers. Savanna style introduces warmer hues, featuring painted wood and reds, oranges, and browns in textiles, furniture, and collectibles. Nordic interiors take in the best of the Scandinavian landscape—clean white backdrops against sleek designs—while those inspired by forest and mountain streams are filled with rich, deep greens and blues, combined with traditional patterns and features, such as log burners, wood paneling, and woven rugs. The stunning photography for this book takes in locations across Scandinavia and the United States, and all evoke an ideal, rural life, adapted to modern living.