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Smart real estate solutions also create significant added value for the owners and users of industrial properties. YIT's Smart Building concept was developed to meet also future needs.

YIT renovated office premises in the heart of Helsinki to meet the LEED Platinum and A energy rating criteria, in addition to the tenant's strict environmental goals. The sustainability of premises is an increasingly important selection criterion for companies.

Ambitious climate goals and green transition will create new opportunities and competitive advantages for both Finnish and European industry, if they are boldly and persistently seized, states Wilhelm Ehrnrooth, Vice President of ESG at YIT.  

Local nature plays an important role for city dwellers. In a sustainable urban environment, green corridors create a continuum, provide health benefits and promote biodiversity.

A new energy-efficient home reduces the carbon footprint of living and promotes an ecologically conscious lifestyle in many ways. You can also choose more environmentally friendly interior decor materials for your new home.

The energy efficiency of buildings plays a vital role in reducing the carbon footprint – and when it comes to new construction, the bar must be set especially high. At that point, enter the frame: a sensible heating method, carefully considered insulation and thoroughly optimised technical building systems.

Maistraatinportti in Länsi-Pasila is an architectural gem of the 1980s. The renovation will be completed in September and the journey of Maistraatinportti will continue as a state-of-the-art office building, where history, architecture and materials have been preserved.

Smart environmental construction and sustainable infrastructure pay off. They are a cost-efficient way to promote comfortable living and diversity in cities and along traffic lanes.