Building with wood is a climate-friendly option 鈥 the Wood Wonders exhibition provides five interesting viewpoints on construction
Forest wood used in buildings can bind carbon for centuries. Wood is a strong and versatile building material that improves indoor air quality, reduces the need for heating and air conditioning 鈥 and provides pleasure.
Ville Jokela, new campus developer
Aalto University Campus and Real Estate's new managing director Ville Jokela knows Otaniemi since all the way from his childhood.
Metex Award to Ville Piippo
The thesis, in the field of design, focuses on driving ergonomics and sustainable design of an electric motorbike.
Professor Peter D. Lund awarded high Chinese Honour
Renewable energy expert granted Jiangsu Award and Medal of Friendship
Feeding the world without wrecking the planet is possible
Almost half of current food production is harmful to our planet 鈥 causing biodiversity loss, ecosystem degradation and water stress. But as world population continues to grow, can that last?
Power outage in Otaniemi area
There was a power outage in Otaniemi area. The issue is now resolved and repaired.
Julia Lohmann: 鈥榃e know too much and do too little鈥
Lohmann鈥檚 magnificent seaweed pavilion won the sustainable design category for Dezeen Awards 2020.
Water management professor Marko Keskinen studies the interaction of water and society
Water management is not only about environmental sustainability, but also about equity and equality.
Restaurant services at Aalto University T枚枚l枚 by Kanresta
The restaurant, Assembly Hall and auditorium will be operated by Kanresta Oy under the name Ravintola T枚枚l枚.
Shaping a sustainable future 鈥 new strategy published
The new strategy was published at the university鈥檚 10th anniversary celebration on 8 January.
In ten years, Aalto University has created a world-class centre of expertise
Aalto University has brought together science, art, technology and business at the Otaniemi campus and is now one of the world's leading universities in these key areas. Aalto celebrates its 10th anniversary on Wednesday 8 January 2020.
The quietest place in Finland - Acoustics Lab renovation is complete
The laboratory and its office facilities were thoroughly refurbished.
Growing demand for climate-friendly construction: could wood architecture become one of Finland鈥檚 exports?
The Wood Wonders exhibition to be opened at Helsinki Airport on the 5th of February will show passengers the innovations related to wood construction and display the sector鈥檚 latest developments.
Ecological fertilizer from wastewater nutrients
By using the innovative NPHarvest-process wastewater treatment plants can get an efficient pretreatment while producing ecological fertilizer simultaneously.
EIT Climate-KIC supported Ioncell directly offers an innovation that regenerates fibres, while enabling them to be recyclable and biodegradable
Ioncell, conceptualised out of Aalto University, provides a closed-loop technology to regenerate cellulosic fibres without using harmful chemicals.
Designs for a Cooler Planet returns in September 2020 鈥 This is a university-wide open call
We are looking for research and solutions which address the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.
Sponsored lecture hall makes W盲rtsil盲 visible to future talents
Since competition for future talent is tough, it's important for a technology company to collaborate with the university and be visible among students.
Albedo matters for the climate and forestry can have an impact on it
A research project conducted by Aalto University found that favoring broadleaved species in boreal forestry is a climate-friendly option when considering the forest albedo. Therefore, forest management actions can directly affect forest albedo, and hence the climate, without decreasing forest productivity.
The Dean鈥檚 Circle event discussed opportunities to create a more sustainable society through business
Influential actors in society and business gathered at the Aalto University School of Business Dean鈥檚 Circle event on November 12th to discuss the theme 鈥淪ustainable Business 鈥 Sustainable Society鈥.
鈥楾he ethical issues in Artificial Intelligence are a hot topic all around at the moment鈥
Master鈥檚 student Nagadivya Balasubramaniam, originally from India, enjoys the fact that at Aalto students get enough time to learn things profoundly. For her thesis, Balasubramaniam studied ethics of AI 鈥 and soon she will continue her Aalto career by starting her doctoral studies.
