kaksikerroksiset

Kaksikerroksiset is a Finnish adjective that means two-storey or two-tiered, used to describe buildings or structures with two floors above ground. It is formed from yhdistelmäkaksi (kaksi) and kerros (floor/story) with the plural adjective ending -iset, so it agrees with plural nouns such as talot, rakennukset, or asunnot.

In architecture and real estate, kaksikerroksiset describes two-storey residential buildings, such as kaksikerroksiset talot or kaksikerroksiset rivitalot. Typical layouts often place living and common areas on the lower floor and bedroom spaces on the upper floor, connected by interior stairs; some examples may be designed as duplex- or maisonette-type arrangements with varied entrances.

The term is mainly descriptive rather than a technical building standard. It is commonly contrasted with other floor-count descriptors such as yksikerroksiset (one-storey) and kolmisikerroksiset (three-storey). In property listings and architectural discussions, additional details such as total square meters, ceiling height, and exact floor plan are provided to specify the layout within the two-storey framework.

Etymology and usage note: kaksikerroksinen is the singular form, and kaksikerroksiset is the plural form used when referring to multiple two-storey structures. The word is widely understood in Finnish to denote a two-floor design without specifying regional construction practices.