asuintaloissa
Asuintaloissa is the inessive plural form of the Finnish noun asuintalo, meaning “in apartment buildings.” The term is used to describe residential life and housing located inside buildings designed for long-term living, typically containing several separate dwellings.
An asuintalo is a building intended for multiple households, rather than a single-family house. In Finland,
Ownership and governance structures vary. In taloyhtiöt, responsibilities for maintenance, heating, and common areas are shared
In housing statistics and planning discussions, asuintaloissa is used to distinguish living in apartment buildings from