Sustainability Report

The sustainability strategy for the Tampere Psychiatric Clinic is rooted in durable material choices, passive design principles, and a human-centred approach that aligns with healing architecture.

Though no formal data on embodied or operational carbon has been published, the project places great emphasis on longevity, adaptability, and biophilic design. This reflects a coherent commitment to sustainable building practices.

The use of brick, ceramic, wood, and aluminium supports durability, low maintenance, and local character, reducing embodied carbon and aligning with heritage references.

Furniture reused from the historic Pitkäniemi hospital preserves cultural memory and reduces demand for new furnishing materials.

Abundant daylighting in all patient rooms and communal areas minimises reliance on artificial lighting and enhances indoor environmental quality.

Extensive access to nature supports mental well-being and decreases environmental conditioning needs.

The psychiatric clinic’s human-scale and low-rise layout integrate with its pine forest setting. This supports natural ventilation and thermal comfort, lowering HVAC energy loads.

Paired department layouts, with central staff cores, optimise operational efficiency and reduce resource use across functions.

Over 10,000 square metres of high-performance suspended acoustic ceiling systems collectively enhance acoustic comfort, hygiene, and durability. This contributes to indoor well-being and reduces the need for replacements.

The project promotes healing architecture. Research shows that daylight, nature, privacy, and acoustic comfort support patient recovery, reduce stress, and improve staff performance.