A5051215376- Forest Management and Policy
- Economic and Environmental Valuation
- Sustainable Building Design and Assessment
- Forest Ecology and Biodiversity Studies
- Bioeconomy and Sustainability Development
- Environmental Sustainability in Business
- Urban Green Space and Health
- Sustainable Industrial Ecology
- Sustainable Supply Chain Management
- Service and Product Innovation
- Corporate Social Responsibility Reporting
- Research in Social Sciences
- Environmental Impact and Sustainability
- Business Strategy and Innovation
- Wine Industry and Tourism
- Consumer Behavior in Brand Consumption and Identification
- Urban Agriculture and Sustainability
- Consumer Retail Behavior Studies
- Environmental Education and Sustainability
- Environmental Conservation and Management
- Innovation and Knowledge Management
- Conservation, Biodiversity, and Resource Management
- Urban Planning and Valuation
- Animal and Plant Science Education
Natural Resources Institute Finland
2020-2024
University of Helsinki
2014-2016
<ja:p>So far, consumer housing values have not been addressed as factors affecting the market diffusion potential of multi-storey wood building (MSWB). To fill void, this study addresses different types in Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden (i.e., Nordic region), whether they affect likelihood prejudices against with markets. The data collected 2018 from 2191 consumers region were analyzed exploratory factor analysis logistic binary regression analysis. According to results, consumersâ...
People have different beliefs about the environmental impact of forest products. This quantitative web-survey study investigated public in Finland and Sweden climate impacts using wood as a construction material for multi-story buildings. It was conducted with consumer panels reflecting average populations two countries. The analyzed factors affecting that Wood Buildings: (1) contribute to mitigating global warming, (2) adversely biodiversity climate. used panel multivariate statistics....
The transformation of the forest sector toward a bioeconomy calls for finding new sources competitive advantage whole to retain its future viability. Non-industrial private owners are an important group actors in Finnish forest-based sector, as they supply 80% industrial roundwood and control numerous other tangible intangible ecosystem services. Our study analyzes owner views on use forests Finland, their perceptions evolving sectorial interlinkages position now bioeconomy. data were...
Our study focuses on exploring the dimensionality of sustainability in perceived consumer value regarding wooden products Finnish context. Factors affecting were derived from literature sustainable consumption and tested a specific case terrace through developed survey instrument. The dimensions sustainability-based identified using factor analysis data consisting 208 responses collected home building material retail sector May–June 2013. Four-dimensional structure for concerning responsible...
While the behavior and objectives of non-industrial private forest (NIPF) owners have been studied extensively, studies that systematically test underlying measurement model are lacking in economic literature. Our paper reports results obtained from a recent large-scale survey conducted Finland 2011 (n = 557). Results indicate novel way to analyze ownership by testing validity developed scale using structural equations modeling technique. From an exploratory factor analysis 22 items...
Wood as a renewable construction material presents positive human health, well-being and sustainability-related features. Several studies have indicated its lower carbon footprint compared to the main alternative materials physiological psychological characteristics impacts on health. The objective of this study is investigate how young adults perceive sustainability wooden interior materials. findings from four focus groups indicate that generally image although some concerns were...
<ja:p>The use of network-based business models has been brought up as a means creating com-petitive edge in the tightening global competition. In practice, adopting not yet become common wood products industry. The objective this study is to gain better understanding types using case two small and medium-sized industry companies Finland (for sake anonymity named A B). network company found consist mostly established actors with new-in-the-market value creation system, whereas for B more...
Wooden multi-storey construction (WMC) offers an alternative building solution for urban consumers seeking a low-carbon, sustainable lifestyle yet, the literature on consumer experiences in newly constructed WMC-apartments is sparse. This exploratory study develops understanding about choices with built through thematic interviews of residents and property managers five cities across Finland Sweden.Contents analysis reveals that neither material nor sustainability triggered residents'...
Local land-use governance is critical for enhancing sustainable housing, which a topical issue in implementing UN Sustainable Development Goals. Yet, information lacking on how the use of policy instruments and fulfilment goals connect with each other. To fill this void, study addresses local operationalization housing aims, their effects Finnish municipalities legislative power to promote sustainability through own actions. The material based online survey data collected 2021 from planners...
Few studies have investigated the processes and strategic interactions among Wooden Multistory Construction (WMC) industry actors, its customers, local policymakers. Further insights into this field are needed for a sustainability transition in construction sector. This study aims to explain WMC’s corporate strategies co-creation with customers municipalities. was based on interviews key informants sector WMC actors using three case Sweden. Our focused business processes, users...
Metsäsuhde vaikuttaa olennaisesti kokemukseen metsien käyttömuotojen legitimiteetistä ja tulevaisuuden käytön suunnitteluun. Ihmisen luontosuhde kehittyy elämän varrella koostuu muun muassa elämänkokemuksista, tiedoista, taidoista sosiaalistumisesta. Luonto- metsäsuhde on kullekin henkilökohtainen, mutta samanaikaisesti suhde luontoon myös yhteisön jäsenenä tapahtuvan sosiaalistumisen kautta. Suomalaisten luontosuhteissa metsät metsiin ovat perinteisesti olleet erityisen tärkeässä asemassa....