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Promoting sustainability of transport in cities calls for a mindset change
In an openly available new book, researchers call for human-scale thinking in urban transport.
An encounter between a photographer and remote sensing specialists led to a book on forests, vision and the purpose of science
Where one person sees a beautiful bark surface, another person sees raw data, says Sheung Yiu, who took the photographs for the Ground Truth book.
‘Empathy matters in design — it is a profound ability that we need to cherish’
In our ‘I claim’ series architect Helena Sandman talks about the importance of empathy in architecture and design practices.
Investors turn to suburbs – with varying results
One- and two-room-flats are being built in Myyrmäki, and family apartments in Myllypuro. The difference is explained above all by various planning and land transfer requirements, says researcher Johanna Lilius. The revival of housing estate neighbourhoods can become expensive for older residents.
ModerninArvo project affects debate on fate of modern buildings
The main individual sector in creating a carbon-neutral Finland is renovation construction. The surge in demolition and replacement of young building stock and entire areas through carbon-intensive construction is problematic for sustainability. The ModerninArvo project aims at finding solutions to the continued shrinking of the life cycles of architecture, and the renovation and re-use of the architecture from recent decades. The project is being funded by the Finnish Cultural Foundation.
Outdoors areas and pedestrian routes will be improved near Otakaari 1 and Dipoli
The pedestrian connection from the metro to Dipoli and the Amphitheater Square area will be improved during the autumn of 2021. The aim is to create comfortable, versatile, safe and accessible outdoor areas, respecting original design solutions and implementations. The construction sites will start already in August.
The Designs for a Cooler Planet exhibition showcases 30 projects for a more sustainable future
What is wise to design for future generations in a world of plenty?
Bio-based coating for wood outperforms traditional synthetic options
Researchers turn a non-toxic residue into wood coating that resists abrasion-, stain-, and sunlight.
Long-term support for Aalto University from Lappset Group helps to raise global awareness of landscape architecture
The framework created by landscape architects plays a key role when playground equipment and sport gear bring joy and thrills to people's lives.
Architecture inspired young composers
Collaboration with music institutions combined architecture and music.
Vibrant living environments are created through more inclusive, sustainable and aesthetic design
Aalto University's New European Bauhaus event sought bold perspectives on multidisciplinary and systemic change.
New Standards exhibition will open 20 May in Venice Architecture Biennale
Finland’s exhibition presents collaboration between the timber industry and architects to alleviate the housing shortage during the World War II and reconstruction.
Professor Dominic Stead focuses on cities that encourage us to use more sustainable modes of transport
He is one of the leading academic researchers in this field with a multidisciplinary approach, an extensive research record and an outstanding publication record. Â
Multi-story buildings made of wood sell for 9% more than other construction
Study shows for first time that wood construction is economically feasible
Focusing on the liveability of small shrinking cities
The uneven spatial development increases the number of deprived localities everywhere and turns it into a global challenge.
The SUBURBAN PRIDE project examines the relationship between mental images of suburbs and the built environment
The multidisciplinary project combines history of architecture, sociology, and research in critical cultural heritage and landscape architecture. The purpose of the project, based on research and workshops, is to build a sustainable future for suburbs.
What makes a city happy? Professori Marketta Kyttä in BBC interview
Smooth daily life is one way, said Professor Kyttä when she spoke to the BBC on what makes Finnish cities special.
Contribute to the New European Bauhaus initiative this Spring
We all have the possibility to contribute to the EU’s Green Deal pilots and agenda during Spring 2021. 
‘Solo dwellers’ domestic spatial needs are rarely met in one-room apartments’
‘I claim’ series presents our researchers and the results of their work. Anne Tervo examines solo dwellers’ spatial needs.
Understanding connections: Climate Change, Health and Architecture
What does climate change and architecture have in common? We dig deeper into the course topics with course faculty Professor of Practice Laura Arpiainen and Adjunct Professor Matti Kuittinen. In this course, students will learn how to design and build for a better future and contribute to positive change.
