Tiili
Tiili is the Finnish term for brick, a rectangular masonry unit used in constructing walls, facades, and other structures. In Finnish practice, tiili most often refers to fired clay bricks, though concrete bricks and other hollow or perforated brick units are also used.
Types and forms: Fired clay bricks are traditional and known for durability and thermal mass. Concrete bricks
Manufacture and standards: Bricks are manufactured by shaping raw material, drying, and firing in a kiln (for
Construction and properties: Brick walls provide fire resistance, durability, and substantial thermal mass, which can help
History and usage in Finland: Bricks have been employed in Finnish architecture since the 19th century, prominently