Our planet cannot sustain the current construction culture. We need a Time out! and a big change in mindset. Check out the work of the Aalto University community for a more sustainable built environment.
Time Out! Rethinking Construction exhibition opening
Welcome to the opening of the Aalto University exhibition as part of the New European Bauhaus Festival organised by the European Commission in Brussels.
When
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Where
Museum of Art & History
Parc du Cinquantenaire 10, Brussels, Belgium
Event language(s)
English
Time Out! Rethinking construction
The construction industry consumes half of all raw materials extracted annually by humanity. At Aalto University, we’re calling time out! This exhibition highlights solutions that could help keep the built environment within planetary boundaries.
10 April 2024 Programme 17:00
Exhibition opening at the Museum of Art & History, Parc du Cinquantenaire
Welcome remarks: Hannu Seristö, Associate Vice President, Aalto University, Finland
Opening words: Ruth Reichstein, Policy Coordinator, President von der Leyen's cabinet
Research insights: Matti Kuittinen, Associate Professor of Sustainable Construction, Aalto University, Finland
We’re inviting policy makers, construction companies, architects, designers, engineers, material manufacturers and everyone living in the built environment to rethink our entire approach to construction!
The exhibition will be open until Saturday 13 April, 2024.
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For further information, please contact:
Enni Äijälä
+358 50 359 4810
Senior specialist, outreach with partners
Aalto University, Finland
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