Circular economy block - Vallila's new life

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Circular economy block - Vallila's new life

We want to breathe new life into an underused block in the area bordered by Teollisuuskatu, Sturenkatu, Elimäenkatu and Telekatu. By renovating, partially demolishing, removing building parts intact, and building new ones using circular economy principles, we will bring homes, services, experiences and jobs to the block. In addition, the plan enables a large increase in greenery and natural light. All of this is done while respecting the original identity, history and architectural layers of the Vallila industrial area.

Finland's largest circular economy project in construction

Everything that can be saved from the existing building will be recovered and used in a new way.

We will demolish parts of the block using circular economy methods and build a new, more functional entity in its place, which will also enable new uses.

The project will become an important circular economy platform for YIT to test various innovations. For example, we will test new solutions for the flexibility of buildings. The information and lessons learned from the project will be shared with the entire industry.

What is the circular economy?

A circular economy is an economic model that does not continuously produce new things, but rather keeps economic activity that consumes materials and energy within the limits of the earth's carrying capacity.

The aim of the circular economy is to minimize the carbon footprint and waste generated by construction. The circular economy can be implemented throughout the entire life cycle of construction, from land use planning to demolition and from there to the recycling and reuse of materials.

Circular economy in construction