F2kerros

F2kerros is a term used in Finnish architectural documentation and building information modeling to denote the second floor of a building or a secondary floor within a multi-level design. The name combines the designation F2 with the Finnish word kerros, which means floor or level.

Usage and meaning

In architectural drawings and BIM models, F2kerros serves as a label for the level that corresponds to the second floor. It helps organize plans, sections, and elevations and coordinates systems that are specific to that level, such as room layouts, vertical circulation, and mechanical or electrical services. Labeling conventions vary by firm and country, and alternative designations such as Floor 2 or F-2 are common in other contexts.

Context and variations

While common in Finnish practice, F2kerros is not a universal international standard. Its interpretation depends on project documentation, local conventions, and the software or workflow in use. In digital models, floor labels can be generated automatically, but the exact string "F2kerros" may appear most frequently in Finnish-language drawings and sheet naming conventions.

See also

Floor designation, Building information modeling, Construction drawings, Finnish architectural notation.