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Open online training material promotes low-carbon construction in Finnish
Aalto University has published an open, free-of-charge course material that promotes low-carbon construction.
鈥楨mpathy matters in design 鈥 it is a profound ability that we need to cherish鈥
In our 鈥業 claim鈥 series architect Helena Sandman talks about the importance of empathy in architecture and design practices.
Investors turn to suburbs 鈥 with varying results
One- and two-room-flats are being built in Myyrm盲ki, 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.
The Lost Graduation Show showcases student projects created during the pandemic
After an 18-month blackout due to the covid-19 pandemic, the Salone del Mobile.Milano is back in 5-10 September 2021. This year, special energy and new ideas can be found in The Lost Graduation Show, an exhibition showcasing projects from students who graduated between 2020 and 2021.
New Standards book available
鈥楴ew Standards鈥 鈥 Finland鈥檚 exhibition at the Venice Architecture Biennale curated by Laura Berger, Philip Tidwell and Kristo Vesikansa 鈥 is now available in book format.
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?
The Oskari Vilamo Fund awards聽2020
In 2020, four doctoral dissertations in the field of construction and seven master's thesis were awarded.
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鈥檚 exhibition presents collaboration between the timber industry and architects to alleviate the housing shortage during the World War II and reconstruction.
Research project assesses accessibility legislation and policy needs in the built environment
The study reviews existing legislation on accessibility in the built environment from the perspective of the obligations of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
New web magazine to celebrate multidisciplinary expertise
Inspiring contents, solutions for the future and rich visual narrative. Read our new online magazine.
Friend of our school, write in our Friend book!
Fill in our virtual Friend book your funniest study memories and important learnings, and tag along your friends.
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.
This year we celebrate Aalto University鈥檚 School of Arts, Design and Architecture
We have been educating creative professionals for 150 years.
Research project examines the criteria for evaluating health and social care property investments
It is important to re-think what kind of health and social care spaces we will need in the future.
Aalto Main Street: turning Otaniemi campus area into a lively, shared street space
The project 鈥淎alto Main Street: City as a Service鈥 aimed at redefining public space and creating an active and full of life street area in the core of Otaniemi Campus.
Finnish Design Info to raise international visibility of Finnish design
Plans for a new info centre for the design field move forward with a new project team.
