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Minna Lukander is the Alumna of the Year of the School of Arts, Design and Architecture
Architect and CEO of Talli Architecture and Design strives to create functional and meaningful spaces and living environments that promote well-being, community, and a sustainable lifestyle.

Metaverse revolutionises architecture - turning physical spaces into digital experiences
Aalto University and Henning Larsen, part of the Ramboll Group, are creating a new world where augmented reality brings new content and meanings to spaces.

Research reveals hidden carbon emissions in urban parks: landscape life cycle assessment paves the way for low-carbon parks
The emissions generated during the construction of parks could still be reduced.

A dress that combines modular design and seaweed research was seen at the Independence Day Reception
Landscape architect Anni J盲rvitalo designed a festive outfit for the President's Independence Day reception that combines modular design and seaweed research in collaboration with designer Sofia Ilmonen and Professor Julia Lohmann.

Aalto's satellite team and research funding specialists awarded for their outstanding work
The Aalto Pioneering Excellence Award is given annually to selected teams for their work in advancing quality and excellence. In addition to main prizes, Closing Loops research pilot received an honourable mention.

What makes nature restorative? Aalto University researchers explore Finnish forests and Japanese gardens
Biodiversity is central to the restorative power of Finnish forests.

Vacant properties in Kouvola to be repurposed through circular economy
Aalto University students are seeking solutions to Kouvola city鈥檚 property challenges

Kudos asks why we fear fungi but not microplastics
The Kudos Pavilion, a so-called 鈥渓ibrary of material relations鈥, blurs the boundaries between buildings and living organisms

Everyday choices: Kristjana Adalgeirsd贸ttir, what does an architect do in a war zone?
This doctoral researcher responds to the need for a home, not just a shelter 鈥 amid the most complex humanitarian crises.

New residential areas in Helsinki have less vegetation than old ones, affecting carbon sequestration and future summer temperatures
EU's Nature Restoration Regulation draws attention to the benefits of greenery in urban ecosystems.

Seija Linnanm盲ki: 鈥楥limate change forces us to rethink air conditioning for comfort鈥
In our I claim series Seija Linnanm盲ki says that increasing cooling air conditioning cannot be the only solution to manage indoor climate.

Young Landscape Architect of the Year 2024 is Aada Taipale
The award is particularly focused on taking an open-minded, fresh approach to landscape architecture.

Aalto University's Wood Program 30th anniversary project to Kuhmo Square
Every year, Aalto University students specialising in wood architecture carry out a Wood Program project. In the 30th anniversary year of the program, the City of Kuhmo is the partner. The project will be a stage and a platform on Kuhmo's main square.

Ella Kaira and Matti J盲nk盲l盲 to curate the Pavilion of Finland at the 2025 Biennale Architettura
The theme of the chosen exhibition concept by the architect duo is the preservation of modern architecture.

Showcasing female architects and their works
Finnish Architects Saija Hollm茅n, Jenni Reuter and Helena Sandman are featured in 鈥樷100 Women: Architects in Practice鈥欌 book presenting female architects and their works all over the world.

Panu Savolainen: I wish we would have a day when we remove the power dynamics completely
鈥業n many indigenous cultures, there are such periods, when leaders relinquish their power. Either that power is given to someone, maybe the poorest or most oppressed community member, or then the power isn鈥檛 used by anyone.鈥

Architecture students use AI to design social innovations for London
The project combined qualitative evolutionary design and visual generative artificial intelligence, for the first time.

Landscape architect Anu Hakola receives Lappset prize
Hakola鈥檚 Master鈥檚 thesis examines memorial trees and their significance as part of the commemoration of the deceased.

Tiny House Shadow: a small size home with big environmental benefits
Architect Matti Kuittinen's house project examines the emissions of small detached houses. "Tiny House Shadow" is a resource-efficient building concept that combines circular economy, minimalist design and sustainable development.

The lens of cinema gives a new perspective on architecture
The second Architecture & Film course offered architecture students an opportunity to reflect and understand the fundamentals of the field through films.