Pilke House, Science center and forest agency headquarters in Rovaniemi, Finland
The Pilke House stands as a wooden office structure with dark-treated block flooring and certified interior panels on the banks of river Ounasjoki.
The construction of this wooden building was completed in 2011, receiving the Wooden Structure of the Year Award from the Puuinfo organization.
The science center exhibition space spans 650 square meters, presenting information about northern forests and their sustainable management through interactive displays.
Visitors can explore the center Tuesday through Friday from 9 AM to 6 PM, and weekends from 10 AM to 4 PM, with modified hours during December.
The carbon emissions from this wooden building measure only one-third compared to equivalent structures made of steel or concrete.
Location: Rovaniemi
Inception: 2011
Official opening: June 2011
Address: Ounasjoentie 6, 96200 Rovaniemi 96200 96200
Website: https://tiedekeskus-pilke.fi
GPS coordinates: 66.51110,25.73140
Latest update: March 3, 2025 19:47
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