rakennuskohtaisesti

Rakennuskohtaisesti is a Finnish adverb that literally translates to “by building” or “per building.” It is formed from the noun rakennus (building) combined with the adverbial suffix -kohtaisesti, which expresses a relationship or correspondence with a particular context or location. The word is commonly used in architectural, construction, and municipal planning contexts to indicate that a rule, measurement, or regulation applies to each individual building rather than to a group of structures or a whole area.

In practice, rakennuskohtaisesti is used to describe parameters that are specified on a building-by-building basis. For example, a city ordinance might require that the height limit for new constructions be city-wide, while the maximum roof area is set rakennuskohtaisesti, meaning each building’s roof size must be calculated separately. In construction contracts, specifications can be required rakennuskohtaisesti to ensure that if different parts of a project involve distinct building types—such as a residential block and an adjacent commercial unit—each part is evaluated with its own criteria. In environmental assessments, emissions or noise impact studies might be conducted rakennuskohtaisesti to provide accurate data for each building’s footprint and orientation.

The expression emphasizes precision and individuality. It contrasts with broader terms such as kaistakokonaisuudessa (within the entire street block) or alueellisesti (regionally). Finnish municipalities often publish "Rakennuskohonneen alueen määräyksiä" (building-specific regulations) which are drafted in this way.

Because rakennuskohtaisesti is an adverb, it normally follows the noun or adjective it modifies, as in: "Rakennukset on palautettava rakennuskohjatessa vuosina." Understanding the context—when a rule applies to a building itself versus to a larger area—is key to correctly interpreting and using the term.