In the climate crisis, architects can drive change by favoring circular systems and sustainable, location-specific materials. These selections should prioritize minimal environmental impact, low energy, and carbon emissions. Renewable resources like timber, if sustainably sourced, are ideal. Reclaimed, biodegradable, reusable materials are key, alongside repurposing existing structures. Materials should support each element's entire lifespan and function, aligning with the building's purpose and duration.

Recorded by Urszula Kominska, images by Essi Nisonen and Veera Saastamoinen