/en/listing/443066/feed News listing en /en/news/aalto-university-graduates-as-finalists-for-the-damy-future-award Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:16:51 +0000 Krista Kinnunen 1392300 at /en Damy, the Friends’ Association of the Architecture and Design Museum Helsinki, presents the Future Award annually to designers whose projects are nearing completion. Research & Art Kolme ihmistä erillisissä potreteissa, kaksi takkipukuista naista ja ruutupaitainen mies, sisällä ja ulkona. /en/news/funding-for-impact-assessment-research-concerning-the-helsinki-capital-region-available Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:30:50 +0000 Hanna-Mari Ylinen 1392094 at /en Funding call of the Urban Impact project (Kaupunkivaikutus) is open until 11. October 2026. Research & Art Aerial view of a green rooftop garden next to a parking lot with several cars and surrounding buildings. /en/news/in-search-of-carbon-wisdom-scavenger-hunts-help-you-get-to-know-urban-nature-better Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:54:04 +0000 Krista Kinnunen 1375396 at /en CO-CARBON researchers have designed four themed scavenger hunt routes for the Helsinki metropolitan area that take seekers on a hunt for carbon-smart treasures. Cooperation Research & Art Two people with backpacks stand among sunflowers and greenery in an urban area with buildings in the background. /en/news/aalto-universitys-art-design-ranked-9th-in-the-world Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:31:28 +0000 Minna Hölttä 1364763 at /en Five of Aalto’s fields placed in the top 100 in the prestigious QS ranking Research & Art Black text on yellow: “#9 in the world in art & design (QS 2026)” in bold sans serif font. /en/news/antti-ahlava-talking-on-relationships-in-design-principles-practices-conference-rome-italy Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:34:24 +0000 Annika Ulejoe 1362459 at /en Antti Ahlava presented “Relationship-based Architectural Design” at the Design Principles & Practices conference in Rome, discussing new methodological approaches in architecture. University Abstract map with winding red paths, blue stream, green areas, and multicoloured sections resembling landscapes. /en/news/a-sustainable-city-is-also-age-friendly Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:00:30 +0000 Krista Kinnunen 1360051 at /en Cities must involve older adults more strongly in the planning of the urban environment. Cooperation Research & Art Ikääntyneitä asukkaita katsomassa kasvatuslaatikoita kirjaston edessä /en/news/environmental-structure-of-the-year-2025-award-goes-to-kalasatama-pasila-tramway Wed, 11 Feb 2026 08:05:09 +0000 Krista Kinnunen 1358013 at /en The award is given in recognition of meritorious design and implementation of the built environment. Experts from Aalto University developed sustainability solutions for the project. Awards and Recognition Cooperation Research & Art Ilmakuva raitiovaunusta kaarevalla radalla, jota ympäröivät puut ja rakennukset kaupunkimaisemassa aurinkoisena päivänä. /en/news/landscape-architect-sara-korkeamaki-received-the-lappset-scholarship Mon, 09 Feb 2026 10:36:04 +0000 Krista Kinnunen 1357686 at /en In her thesis, Korkeamäki examines the multidimensional challenge of biodiversity loss and seeks solutions to it through landscape architecture. Awards and Recognition Pitkähiuksinen henkilö tummassa neuleessa seisoo lumisella pellolla, taustalla paljaita puita. /en/news/measuring-urban-nature-new-habitat-types-and-criteria-support-the-prevention-of-biodiversity-loss Tue, 10 Feb 2026 08:48:26 +0000 Krista Kinnunen 1357871 at /en A recent report introduces an anthropogenic habitat classification and assessment criteria that make it possible to visualize, measure, and compare nature in the built environment. These tools enable the assessment of ecological condition and support the development of green infrastructure and the prevention of biodiversity loss in cities. Press releases Research & Art Kaupunkikatu penkkeineen, puineen ja pensaineen. Autoja pysäköitynä tien varrella. Aurinkoinen päivä. /en/news/my-entire-career-as-a-marine-biologist-and-sustainability-scientist-has-been-extremely-interesting Mon, 02 Feb 2026 09:14:53 +0000 Terhi Ollikainen 1355897 at /en Professor of Practice Eeva Furman has spent most of her career conducting interdisciplinary research in sustainability sciences Appointments Eeva Furman mustassa mekossa ja hansikkaissa seisoo keltaisten kukkien ja puiden täyttämällä niityllä. /en/news/wallpaper-design-award-puusauna-by-jaakko-torvinen-is-life-enhancer-of-the-year-2026 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 14:51:25 +0000 Krista Kinnunen 1352572 at /en Designed by architect Jaakko Torvinen the Puusauna (wooden sauna) has won the Wallpaper Design Award 2026 prize in the Life-Enhancer of the Year category. Awards and Recognition Mustakattoinen puusauna korkeiden puiden keskellä lämpimän auringonvalon valaisemana. /en/news/meet-shaya-vosough-assistant-professor-of-transportation-engineering Sun, 11 Jan 2026 17:44:40 +0000 Joonas Lehtovaara 1352145 at /en Shaya Vosough seeks to understand our travel choices and how they are influenced. Appointments Apulaisprofessori Shaya Vosough /en/news/subnational-income-inequality-revealed-regional-successes-may-hold-key-to-addressing-widening-gap Fri, 05 Dec 2025 10:00:00 +0000 Tiina Forsberg 1345380 at /en Income inequality is one of the most important measures of economic health, social justice and quality of life Press releases Research & Art Kaksi maailmankarttaa, jotka näyttävät tulotasa-arvon kehityksen vuosina 1990-2023, kansallisella ja alueellisella tasolla eri väreillä. /en/news/study-wood-is-a-more-cost-effective-building-material-than-concrete-when-emissions-are-monetized Mon, 01 Dec 2025 13:56:12 +0000 Laura Vaherkoski 1344846 at /en The costs of the wood-built school and sports hall in Myrskylä were compared to a reinforced concrete alternative — and wood proved clearly more economical when environmental impacts were assigned a monetary value. Press releases Research & Art Moderni koulurakennus ja leikkipaikka, ympärillä vihreää kasvillisuutta osittain pilvisen taivaan alla. /en/news/green-factor-for-districts-provides-cities-with-a-tool-for-adapting-to-climate-change Tue, 02 Dec 2025 13:18:25 +0000 Krista Kinnunen 1344988 at /en Green factor for districts is a new tool that helps municipalities assess and strengthen green infrastructure in planning and makes the values of green infrastructure visible and comparable. Cooperation Research & Art Taantuvista pienkaupungeista on tullut maailmanlaajuinen ilmiö - tutkimushanke etsii keinoja palauttaa kuihtuvien kaupunkien elinvoimaisuutta. Kansainvälisen hankkeen esimerkkikohteena Suomessa on Puolangan kunta. /en/news/the-urban-policy-councils-first-report-qualified-early-childhood-teachers-are-more-common-in Tue, 02 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +0000 Hanna-Mari Ylinen 1344842 at /en The Urban Policy Council’s first report examines educational segregation in the Helsinki capital region and raises critical questions for municipalities. Cooperation Research & Art Kaupunkipolitiikan arviointineuvoston jäsenet. /en/news/meet-hannah-hook-assistant-professor-of-sustainable-land-use-and-transport-planning Fri, 14 Nov 2025 11:52:28 +0000 Joonas Lehtovaara 1342506 at /en Hannah Hook explores the ways everyday travel shapes happiness and satisfaction. Appointments Assistant Professor Hannah Hook /en/news/professor-jenni-reuter-architecture-can-make-the-world-a-little-better Tue, 04 Nov 2025 12:34:46 +0000 Krista Kinnunen 1341147 at /en Architect Jenni Reuter is driven by a desire to do meaningful work, develop herself and others, and build a more sustainable future. She believes that every action can do some good – including in architecture. Research & Art Mustiin pukeutunut henkilö kallioisella rannalla kajakin vieressä, kauempana saaria. /en/news/wildflower-meadows-to-promote-biodiversity Thu, 18 Sep 2025 10:14:34 +0000 Milla Uusitalo 1334026 at /en Campus outdoor areas and meadows are managed strategically, taking the growth site carefully into consideration. Campus University Marsion niityn istutusta /en/news/what-will-tomorrows-infrastructure-be-made-of Thu, 21 Aug 2025 11:09:43 +0000 Paula Haikarainen 1332755 at /en Construction remains a major climate culprit, yet it could also hold the key to cutting emissions. Change is already underway in infrastructure materials, as researchers, cities and companies work together to find more sustainable – even carbon-storing – ways to build. Aalto Magazine Research & Art Kaksi paidatonta miestä peitettynä valkoisella ja harmaalla savella, kasvokkain neutraalilla taustalla.