kerrosluvun

Kerrosluku is a Finnish term used to describe the number of storeys or floors in a building. It is a practical descriptor in architecture, real estate, and urban planning, indicating how many horizontal levels the structure has above ground.

Etymology and form: The word combines kerros, meaning floor or storey, with luku, meaning number. In grammatical use, the possessive form is kerrosluvun, as in phrases like talon kerrosluvun suurin sallittu määrä, referring to the maximum permitted number of storeys.

Usage and contexts: In real estate listings, construction drawings, and permit documents, kerrosluku provides a concise measure of building height and massing. It helps compare buildings and assess how a structure fits within a neighborhood or zoning framework. The concept is often considered alongside related terms such as kerrospinta-ala (floor area) and kerroksittain asuttavat tilat (storied layouts).

Regulatory relevance: Local planning regulations may constrain kerrosluvun to influence density, skyline, and urban character. In zoning plans, the permitted kerrosluku can determine allowable development height and the footprint’s vertical expansion. Developers must align proposed designs with the prescribed kerrosluku, sometimes adjusting floors, mezzanines, or mezzanine heights to comply.

Related concepts: Architectural height, building density, zoning regulations, floor area, and floor counting practices are commonly discussed together with kerrosluku in planning and property documentation.

See also: Building regulations, zoning plans, real estate terminology, architectural drawings.

Note: While kerrosluku is primarily used in Finnish architectural and real estate contexts, the concept of counting storeys is universal in construction, though terminology varies by language.