Full House at the Architects and Designers Seminar in Estonia

On February 19, Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech) hosted a seminar for architects and designers focused on sustainable construction. The seminar took place in TalTech’s  Innovation and Business Centre Mektory building in Tallinn, Estonia, and several Ruukki representatives also took the stage to present.

This free seminar, designed for architects, designers, supervisory officials, and other industry professionals, was held for the third time. Once again, it was organized by Ruukki, Saint-Gobain Eesti, and Velux. Given the growing importance of sustainable construction, registration filled up quickly, and the event attracted a total of 200 participants.

This year’s key topics revolved around solutions for improving energy efficiency, reducing building emissions, and the latest energy efficiency regulations. Ivo Jaanisoo, Deputy Secretary General for the Living Environment and Circular Economy at the Ministry of Climate, provided an overview of the new energy efficiency requirements for upcoming buildings. His presentation was followed by an engaging panel discussion featuring Jaanisoo, Kadri-Ann Kertsmik from TalTech, and Marina Vaganova, Executive Director of the Estonian Association of Building Material Producers.

A significant portion of the seminar also focused on practical digital tools that simplify the daily work of construction professionals. Katarzyna Klepacz, Ruukki’s Head of BIM and Design Development from Poland, introduced Ruukki’s design tools and BIM solutions. Meanwhile, Andrus Hallimäe, Ruukki’s Project Development Sales Manager, provided an overview of the online tools and support programs available on Ruukki’s website.

Kaupo Pertel, Ruukki’s Head of Technical Support and Sustainability in the Baltics, presented Ruukki’s LowCarbon concept, detailing both its principles and the specific sustainable building materials that help reduce a building’s carbon footprint. He also introduced GreenCoat Pural BT, a biotech-based coating that is the latest addition to Ruukki’s LowCarbon product range.

The insightful seminar concluded with a presentation by Karl Koppel, Head of Ruukki’s Design and Engineering Department in the Baltics, who discussed the collaboration between manufacturers and architects. He illustrated this with the award-winning bioenergy power plant in Vuosaari.