I am an architect aiming for a positive social impact of the build environment. My website www.inarivirkkala.com and twitter www.twitter.com/inariV have more info of my professional profile. Personally I’m neat, out-going and usually very welcoming to accommodate guests coming to Helsinki!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To hear local perspectives to cities and naturally to save a few bucks.

Interests

Architecture, design, development co-operation, new cultures, art.

• arts
• architecture
• design
• environment
• cooking
• recipes
• traveling

Music, Movies, and Books

Indie & electronics stuff.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Built a youth center to Cambodia with our group of Komitu Architects: https://komituarchitects.exposure.so/bringing-back-bamboo

Teach, Learn, Share

Knowledge on social and economically sustainable architecture and building. Secrets to cook Finnish traditional recipes :)

What I Can Share with Hosts

Travel stories from Asia, Africa and Latin America.