Juho Vepsäläinen
@bebraw.bsky.social
Technical author (SurviveJS), conference organizer (React Finland, Future Frontend), doctoral researcher (Aalto University).
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I think the current generation might be less risk averse than earlier ones. It's definitely a different country now than several decades ago.
November 12, 2025 at 8:24 PM
I think the current generation might be less risk averse than earlier ones. It's definitely a different country now than several decades ago.
The amount of calculation that went into Oodi was just amazing as the weight of the building is suspended on a steel frame going across the whole structure.
November 12, 2025 at 7:43 PM
The amount of calculation that went into Oodi was just amazing as the weight of the building is suspended on a steel frame going across the whole structure.
Check yle.fi/a/74-20179655 and www.ark.fi/en/2021/02/w... for some recent examples. Of course Oodi is another great example with its combination of daring engineering, steel, glass, and wood construction. I believe they wouldn't implement a building like that elsewhere since it was a bit risky one.
Arkkitehtuurin Finlandia Stora Enson pääkonttorille – suunnittelija: ”Tällainen tontti tulee harvoin elämässä vastaan”
Stora Enso halusi uudesta pääkonttoristaan kansainvälisen käyntikortin puurakentamiselle. Lopputulos toi Arkkitehtuurin Finlandian.
yle.fi
November 12, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Check yle.fi/a/74-20179655 and www.ark.fi/en/2021/02/w... for some recent examples. Of course Oodi is another great example with its combination of daring engineering, steel, glass, and wood construction. I believe they wouldn't implement a building like that elsewhere since it was a bit risky one.
Yeah, they've built some very big wooden buildings lately. My feeling it's money that's the constraint, not the level of our architects.
I agree most of modern construction is subpar and I am not a fan of modern ventilation solutions.
I agree most of modern construction is subpar and I am not a fan of modern ventilation solutions.
November 12, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Yeah, they've built some very big wooden buildings lately. My feeling it's money that's the constraint, not the level of our architects.
I agree most of modern construction is subpar and I am not a fan of modern ventilation solutions.
I agree most of modern construction is subpar and I am not a fan of modern ventilation solutions.
This is exactly the reason why they want to keep some relatively new buildings intact in Finland to avoid losing some piece of history. They were a little too eager in the past and removed many great buildings that should have been renovated instead.
November 12, 2025 at 7:07 PM
This is exactly the reason why they want to keep some relatively new buildings intact in Finland to avoid losing some piece of history. They were a little too eager in the past and removed many great buildings that should have been renovated instead.
It would be awesome to have Irish bars everywhere around the globe. Oh wait...
November 12, 2025 at 6:27 PM
It would be awesome to have Irish bars everywhere around the globe. Oh wait...
Estonia outsourced their jets as well. For a small nation it sort of makes sense due to infrastructure requirements.
November 12, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Estonia outsourced their jets as well. For a small nation it sort of makes sense due to infrastructure requirements.
Exactly. Cameras exaggerate the colors though that's good for marketing Lapland.
November 12, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Exactly. Cameras exaggerate the colors though that's good for marketing Lapland.
That's missing some understanding of Russia. It's far more diverse country than you might think.
November 12, 2025 at 1:47 PM
That's missing some understanding of Russia. It's far more diverse country than you might think.
It's the nature's way of trolling.
November 12, 2025 at 9:33 AM
It's the nature's way of trolling.
Especially now that people publish so much. It's also a lot that probably shouldn't be published or should be refined at least.
November 11, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Especially now that people publish so much. It's also a lot that probably shouldn't be published or should be refined at least.
Quality over quantity any day.
November 11, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Quality over quantity any day.
Straight from Black Mirror.
November 11, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Straight from Black Mirror.
Which plant do you have to be to manage Finnish Winter?
November 11, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Which plant do you have to be to manage Finnish Winter?
Embrace the cool as it lasts only for a limited time of a year.
November 11, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Embrace the cool as it lasts only for a limited time of a year.
It looks like Kurz is to Austria what Marin is to Finland. To be honest, Marin is more interesting character than our current PM so maybe there's a reason for this.
November 11, 2025 at 10:29 AM
It looks like Kurz is to Austria what Marin is to Finland. To be honest, Marin is more interesting character than our current PM so maybe there's a reason for this.
That sounds like a great plot for a short movie.
November 11, 2025 at 10:28 AM
That sounds like a great plot for a short movie.
Ainakin kansainvälisyys on arvona siis.
November 11, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Ainakin kansainvälisyys on arvona siis.
I wonder if AIfication of writing will shape the language.
November 10, 2025 at 8:49 PM
I wonder if AIfication of writing will shape the language.
My bet is spite. I should have put spikes on top of mine.
November 10, 2025 at 2:50 PM
My bet is spite. I should have put spikes on top of mine.
Yup, that's the benefit of vertical installations. I've noticed birds like to sit on top of mine and you know what they do next.
November 10, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Yup, that's the benefit of vertical installations. I've noticed birds like to sit on top of mine and you know what they do next.
Reminds me of this.
mr. burns from the simpsons is making a funny face and says excellent .
ALT: mr. burns from the simpsons is making a funny face and says excellent .
media.tenor.com
November 10, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Reminds me of this.