Luxurious living close to nature in Järvenpää – “Timber construction is an emerging trend in housing production”

The Aurinkohonka housing company, built from Honkarakenne’s ecological and healthy solid timber, stands tall in the prestigious Loutti area of ​​Järvenpää, Finland. Tuomas Hirvonen, CEO of Suomen Hyvä Koti Oy, tells us why Honka is a natural choice as a partner for housing production and what timber construction looks like now and in the future.

Timber construction is a megatrend in the housing market

The Aurinkohonka housing company is a complex of two semi-detached houses that offers its residents an ideal setting to enjoy everyday life. The spaces and floor plans have been designed to be modular and with the residents’ well-being and sustainable living in mind.

Honkarakenne’s timber gives the homes built by Suomen Hyvä Koti Oy a timeless look and guarantees healthy and natural indoor air. The natural properties of timber not only improve indoor air quality, but they have also been shown to reduce stress levels and create a calming atmosphere.

“When building new homes, people are starting to appreciate the properties that timber offers,” says Tuomas Hirvonen, CEO of Suomen Hyvä Koti Oy. “Timber construction is an emerging trend in housing production, and when you combine it with modern technical building services, you can achieve excellent results in energy efficiency, for example.”

Honka’s ecological timber meets consumer demands

Timber construction is a response to the demands and growing awareness of today’s consumers. The natural sustainability and longevity of timber makes it a competitive advantage in the housing market. Honka is a trusted partner in timber construction that is well aware of the demands and trends in the market.

“Consumers are becoming more and more aware of what they are buying, which is why healthiness, indoor air quality and air humidity have become very important selection criteria,” says Tuomas Hirvonen.  

In the Aurinkohonka project, a decision was made to focus on breathable and healthy building practices. As a result, Suomen Hyvä Koti chose Honkarakenne as its trusted partner right from the design stage.

“Timber construction is the best construction method for today’s conditions. Customers are very interested in this type of content and construction method that we can offer with Honka. Honka is a sustainable company that has studied the life cycle of its products in extreme detail. This generates a lot of confidence in the partnership”, says Hirvonen.

Timber construction creates success in the housing market – now and in the future

The seamless cooperation between Suomen Hyvä Koti Oy and Honkarakenne resulted in a modern masterpiece of timber construction. Aurinkohonka’s stunning semi-detached houses were completed in Järvenpää in late 2024.

“Our cooperation with Honka has consisted of smooth and interactive development work with the contractor,” Tuomas Hirvonen says.

Even though timber is a valuable and well-respected material, Hirvonen sees timber construction as a surprisingly cost-effective solution.

“Timber construction being significantly more expensive than traditional construction is a misconception. When you consider the quality of the design and the delivery contents, as well as the benefits that timber offers, it is a more cost-effective solution than people may think.”