Eirakenteellisia

Eirakenteellisia is a Finnish term used in architecture and civil engineering to describe components or elements that do not contribute to the load-bearing structure of a building. These non-structural elements can include interior partitions, finishes, non-load-bearing facades, and various mechanical, electrical, and plumbing services that do not carry structural loads.

The word is formed from ei-, meaning not, and rakenteellinen, meaning structural. Grammatically, eirakenteellisia is the plural partitive form, used when referring to multiple non-structural items or categories in Finnish construction discourse.

In practice, eirakenteellisia elements are distinguished from rakenteellisia (structural) elements in design, planning, and documentation. This distinction affects design criteria such as fire resistance, acoustics, maintenance, safety requirements, and ease of modification. While non-structural elements can be relocated or altered without changing the core structural system, they may still require approvals or coordination with structural engineers, especially if modifications influence overall stability, vibration, or safety compliance.

Documentation and communication often label eirakenteellisia items separately from structural components. This helps project teams manage risks, scheduling, and permitting, and supports clear responsibility boundaries among architects, engineers, and contractors. The term is most commonly used in Finnish-language construction contexts and may appear in design guidelines, project briefs, and renovation plans.

See also: rakenteellisia, rakennusmenetelmät, rakennuslainsäädäntö.