Tilakuvat

Tilakuvat is a Finnish term used to describe photographs that document the physical condition, layout and surroundings of a property, site, or land parcel at a specific time. They provide a visual record that complements maps, measurements and written descriptions and are used across land management, real estate, planning and archival contexts.

In real estate and property administration, tilakuvat accompany listings, inventories and assessments to show exterior appearances, structural details, access routes and visibility. In cadastral surveying and planning, they serve as references for parcel boundaries, topography, buildings and infrastructure. In architecture and conservation, tilakuvat support the evaluation of historical features and the assessment of changes over time.

Typically tilakuvat include images of exterior facades, interior spaces and the broader site, often with metadata such as date, location, camera settings and the photographer’s identity. The creation process is usually performed by licensed surveyors, architects, real estate professionals or archivists, following local standards or regulations. Privacy and data protection considerations apply when people or sensitive information appear in the photos, with consent and appropriate handling important.

With digital photography, tilakuvat are commonly stored in digital registries and linked to cadastral records, planning documents or archival collections, enabling easy retrieval and comparison over time. See also photography, cadastral surveying, real estate documentation, architectural survey.