Finland to get a large office complex utilising solar energy

Plans have been drawn to construct a chain of four office buildings, with solar panels covering the south-facing walls of the complex, in the vicinity of the Helsinki-Vantaa International Airport.

This way some of the energy needed by the complex will be generated on the spot without putting a strain on the environment. The project is the largest of its kind in Finland, possibly even in the entire Nordic region.

As yet, the Vantaa project is still on the drawing board, and no details are available of the quantity of energy that could be produced. Much will depend on how densely the panels are installed on the south-facing walls of the 30,000 square-metre complex.

More info:
http://www.econia.fi

Madventures 3 is coming

Madventures 3, a high impact travel adventure series which sees its two presenters, Riku and Tunna, go in search of destinations and activities so extreme, that no travel series has ever had the courage to attempt it before.

During the ten-part series, our presenters travel with one camera through 20 countries on six different continents, with their journey taking them from heated war zones to unconquered jungles, from remote deserts to people-stricken metropolises.

As Madventures 3 will be shown on Travel Channel (90 million US households) and on Fiver (UK) the guys will be speak English (instead of Finnish stadi slang).

First episodes are shown in Finland during the spring 2009.

Helsinki Biennale 2008: 25.10.2008 – 25.1.2009

Helsinki Biennale 2008 is a World Fair. Finnish artists have built pavillions and other good mood totem poles typical for world fairs in the cellar of Helsinki Design Museum. More than 50 most interesting artists from Finland and over 100 favorite artists from abroad.

Levi's Igloos - Golden Crown

Levi's Igloos - Golden Crown would like to offer you an experience of Nature. You’ll be staying in a glass roofed igloo or a kammi built into the ground with a direct link to the natural world outside. The unique Utsuvaara region is located at an altitude of more than 340 metres in the very lap of Levi Fell; here, in this peaceful Fell landscape with views stretching far away to the horizon, your soul will relax. And the full Levi experience is just a suitable step away!

More info: www.levi.fi/leviniglut

The Miltton - the first PR Hotel in the world

It’s a venue for brands with egos so big they need something larger and better than the traditional means of communication. It’s also a venue for individuals who want to experience the brands they admire in a more inspiring environment than a crowded mall.

A world of possibilities unfolds as you enter the courtyard of Vuorikatu 8 from the hustle and bustle of Kaisaniemi. Once inside the rooms on the ground floor you can sense the excitement. Depending on the event guests can be rock stars for the duration of a song, venture around in a futuristic mobile jungle and wannabe-nurses can perform surgeries on a gaming console. This is a functional multi-purpose showroom, offering experiences to the visitor.

More info: www.themiltton.fi

Dopplr Announces Financing Round for Global Expansion

Dopplr, the online service for smarter travel, has announced a second financing round from a group of prominent international investors - all users of the service.

Dopplr is an online service for intelligent business travellers.

Dopplr lets you share your future travel plans privately with friends and colleagues. The service then highlights coincidence, for example, telling you that three people you know will be in Paris when you will be there too. You can use Dopplr on your personal computer and mobile phone. It links with online calendars and social networks.

Monte Rosso

Monte Rosso is an urban comedy with fresh and realistic dialogue, groovy sounds and a compelling story. Eki is only trying to chill and get high in a park after a long week at work. He even has a beautiful lady in sight, but a bicycle thief, debts to beefcake crooks and an empty bank account make things a lot more complicated than he was expecting. With no money and in between all the hassle, getting a date and scoring some weed takes Eki toa thrilling ride on the streets of Helsinki.

Music by: Ercola, T.A. Kaukolampi, DJ Street Kobra, Vilunki 3000.

The screening on 22.9. at 21:30 (Helsinki International Film Festival).
Or at the same time on TV1.

View trailer and more info:
http://www.monterosso.fi/

OpenHouseHelsinki 2.10.2008

OpenHouseHelsinki is a fresh urban event, which unconfines spaces normally restricted to public. They organize guided tours into interesting buildings, interiors, landmarks and old and more recent architectural destinations. The tours are free of charge and powered by architects and other experts.

More info:
http://openhousehelsinki.fi/

Dinner in the sky

Dinner in the Sky concept has landed to Finland.

Dinner in the Sky is a unique event meant for anyone who wishes to transform an ordinary meal or meeting into a memorable moment that will leave a lasting impression on their guests!

In Finland the rent is around 10000 euros per session.

Experience 3D in new Flamingo multiplex!

Experience now full length 3D movies in new Finnkino Flamingo multiplex. During the autumn there will be premieres like U23D; a 3D presentation of U2's global "Vertigo" tour and Journey to the Center of the Earth 3D.

Just to mention: James Cameron is shooting his latest full length movie Avatar in 3D.

Finnish Stereoscape is a company specialized in the production of three-dimensional media.