News | News listing | Aalto University /en/listing/1118981/feed News listing en Minna Lukander is the Alumna of the Year of the School of Arts, Design and Architecture /en/news/minna-lukander-is-the-alumna-of-the-year-of-the-school-of-arts-design-and-architecture Fri, 21 Mar 2025 10:44:48 +0000 Liivia Pallas 1306299 at /en 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. Honoured Careers Alumni stories Department of Architecture alumni alumni activity architects Awards and Recognition University Henkilö mustassa poolossa seisoo puisten kirjahyllyjen edessä, jotka ovat täynnä kirjoja ja kansioita. Metaverse revolutionises architecture - turning physical spaces into digital experiences /en/news/metaverse-revolutionises-architecture-turning-physical-spaces-into-digital-experiences Wed, 05 Mar 2025 13:48:42 +0000 Pirita Posti 1304310 at /en 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. Digitalisation and AI Arts and design Research Collaboration Department of Architecture School of Arts, Design and Architecture Cooperation Research & Art Metaversity: Interface and user interaction in the colorSense app demo using Fologram. Research reveals hidden carbon emissions in urban parks: landscape life cycle assessment paves the way for low-carbon parks /en/news/research-reveals-hidden-carbon-emissions-in-urban-parks-landscape-life-cycle-assessment-paves-the Mon, 10 Feb 2025 11:55:06 +0000 Tiina Forsberg 1301139 at /en The emissions generated during the construction of parks could still be reduced. Sustainability Research climate change cities landscape architecture Press releases Modernit kerrostalot parvekkeineen, puita ja pyörätie etualalla. A dress that combines modular design and seaweed research was seen at the Independence Day Reception /en/news/a-dress-that-combines-modular-design-and-seaweed-research-was-seen-at-the-independence-day-reception Mon, 09 Dec 2024 13:34:29 +0000 Liivia Pallas 1266596 at /en Landscape architect Anni Järvitalo 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. Design Innovations Materials and natural resources Sustainability clothing design landscape architecture Cooperation Research & Art Henkilö seisoo sisätiloissa yllään vihreä mekko, jossa on pystysuoria raitoja ja teksturoituja yksityiskohtia. Hänellä on asusteita ranteessa ja korvissa. Aalto's satellite team and research funding specialists awarded for their outstanding work /en/news/aaltos-satellite-team-and-research-funding-specialists-awarded-for-their-outstanding-work Mon, 02 Dec 2024 08:46:41 +0000 Laura Vaherkoski 1261426 at /en 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. Research Services University Research and innovation services architecture awards satellites Awards and Recognition A group of people standing in a room, one person holding flowers and a certificate, a screen in the background. What makes nature restorative? Aalto University researchers explore Finnish forests and Japanese gardens /en/news/what-makes-nature-restorative-aalto-university-researchers-explore-finnish-forests-and-japanese Thu, 21 Nov 2024 06:46:27 +0000 Tiina Forsberg 1252811 at /en Biodiversity is central to the restorative power of Finnish forests. Health and wellbeing Research landscape architecture forests Press releases Rauhallinen japanilainen puutarha, jossa on lampi, kiviä ja erilaisia ​​puita, mukaan lukien loistavaa punaista ja vihreää lehtineen. Vacant properties in Kouvola to be repurposed through circular economy /en/news/vacant-properties-in-kouvola-to-be-repurposed-through-circular-economy Wed, 09 Oct 2024 09:33:48 +0000 Liivia Pallas 1218701 at /en Aalto University students are seeking solutions to Kouvola city’s property challenges Sustainability Living environments Collaboration Department of Architecture sustainability construction Cooperation Research & Art Studies Moderni vaalea rakennus, jossa on useita ikkunoita ja parvekkeita, ympärillä korkeita puita. Kudos asks why we fear fungi but not microplastics /en/news/kudos-asks-why-we-fear-fungi-but-not-microplastics Thu, 03 Oct 2024 07:12:56 +0000 Tiina Forsberg 1204171 at /en The Kudos Pavilion, a so-called “library of material relations”, blurs the boundaries between buildings and living organisms Sustainability Materials and natural resources Design Living environments Research architecture materials Research & Art Fungi in a glass jar. Everyday choices: Kristjana Adalgeirsdóttir, what does an architect do in a war zone? /en/news/everyday-choices-kristjana-adalgeirsdottir-what-does-an-architect-do-in-a-war-zone Wed, 04 Sep 2024 08:23:04 +0000 Paula Haikarainen 1185826 at /en This doctoral researcher responds to the need for a home, not just a shelter – amid the most complex humanitarian crises. Living environments Arts and design Aalto University Magazine Department of Architecture Aalto Magazine Research & Art Kristjana Adalgeirsdottir kuvattuna talon kiviseinää vasten, talo on väriltään vaaleanpunainen, kuvassa on myös ikkuna. New residential areas in Helsinki have less vegetation than old ones, affecting carbon sequestration and future summer temperatures /en/news/new-residential-areas-in-helsinki-have-less-vegetation-than-old-ones-affecting-carbon-sequestration Tue, 13 Aug 2024 08:25:58 +0000 Sini Koskimies 1112066 at /en EU's Nature Restoration Regulation draws attention to the benefits of greenery in urban ecosystems. Research Sustainability Department of Architecture landscape architecture Press releases Puustoa kerrostaloalueella. Seija Linnanmäki: ‘Climate change forces us to rethink air conditioning for comfort’ /en/news/seija-linnanmaki-climate-change-forces-us-to-rethink-air-conditioning-for-comfort Thu, 06 Jun 2024 08:36:58 +0000 Krista Kinnunen 1101186 at /en In our I claim series Seija Linnanmäki says that increasing cooling air conditioning cannot be the only solution to manage indoor climate. Living environments Research Dissertations Department of Architecture architecture Research & Art Nainen sinisessä haalarissa ja suojavarusteissa hitsaamassa pihalla Young Landscape Architect of the Year 2024 is Aada Taipale /en/news/young-landscape-architect-of-the-year-2024-is-aada-taipale Tue, 21 May 2024 13:10:51 +0000 Krista Kinnunen 1081631 at /en The award is particularly focused on taking an open-minded, fresh approach to landscape architecture. Arts and design Honoured Living environments Department of Architecture landscape architecture Awards and Recognition Pitkähiuksinen nainen hymyilee kameralle, taustalla punaista kangasta Aalto University's Wood Program 30th anniversary project to Kuhmo Square /en/news/aalto-universitys-wood-program-30th-anniversary-project-to-kuhmo-square Fri, 26 Apr 2024 06:05:34 +0000 Krista Kinnunen 1054346 at /en 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. Arts and design Living environments Studies Department of Architecture Woodstudio architecture Cooperation Research & Art Havainnekuva puisesta lavarakenteesta torimaisemassa Ella Kaira and Matti Jänkälä to curate the Pavilion of Finland at the 2025 Biennale Architettura /en/news/ella-kaira-and-matti-jankala-to-curate-the-pavilion-of-finland-at-the-2025-biennale-architettura Tue, 26 Mar 2024 10:26:03 +0000 Krista Kinnunen 1027161 at /en The theme of the chosen exhibition concept by the architect duo is the preservation of modern architecture. Arts and design Living environments Department of Architecture architecture Cooperation Nuoret arkkitehdit istuvat ulkoportaikossa ja hymyilevät Showcasing female architects and their works /en/news/showcasing-female-architects-and-their-works Fri, 15 Mar 2024 15:06:51 +0000 Krista Kinnunen 1016931 at /en Finnish Architects Saija Hollmén, Jenni Reuter and Helena Sandman are featured in ‘’100 Women: Architects in Practice’’ book presenting female architects and their works all over the world. Honoured Collaboration Department of Architecture architecture Awards and Recognition Hollmen Reuter Sandman arkkitehtien suunnittelema Naisten keskus Senegalissa Panu Savolainen: I wish we would have a day when we remove the power dynamics completely /en/news/panu-savolainen-i-wish-we-would-have-a-day-when-we-remove-the-power-dynamics-completely Fri, 15 Mar 2024 07:30:37 +0000 Tiina Aulanko-Jokirinne 1016841 at /en ‘In 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’t used by anyone.’ Aalto stories Art and Creative Practices Careers Aaltogether Alvar Aalto architecture history equality University Panu_Savolainen, photo by Hayley Le Architecture students use AI to design social innovations for London /en/news/architecture-students-use-ai-to-design-social-innovations-for-london Mon, 26 Feb 2024 11:11:56 +0000 Krista Kinnunen 1004386 at /en The project combined qualitative evolutionary design and visual generative artificial intelligence, for the first time. Studies Living environments Arts and design Collaboration Department of Architecture architecture artificial intelligence Cooperation Research & Art Studies Visuaalisen tekoälyn avulla luotu hahmotelma kaupunkialueen kehittämiseksi Batterseassa, Lontoossa Landscape architect Anu Hakola receives Lappset prize /en/news/landscape-architect-anu-hakola-receives-lappset-prize Wed, 14 Feb 2024 14:07:16 +0000 Krista Kinnunen 1001631 at /en Hakola’s Master’s thesis examines memorial trees and their significance as part of the commemoration of the deceased. Studies Honoured Research Department of Architecture landscape architecture Awards and Recognition Kuvitus puun istuttamisesta haudalle ja puun kasvusta Tiny House Shadow: a small size home with big environmental benefits /en/news/tiny-house-shadow-a-small-size-home-with-big-environmental-benefits Thu, 28 Mar 2024 06:28:02 +0000 Sini Koskimies 991641 at /en 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. Living environments Research Department of Architecture architecture carbon dioxide Research & Art Minitalo Varjon havainnekuva The lens of cinema gives a new perspective on architecture /en/news/the-lens-of-cinema-gives-a-new-perspective-on-architecture Thu, 14 Dec 2023 08:22:12 +0000 Paavo Ihalainen 980361 at /en The second Architecture & Film course offered architecture students an opportunity to reflect and understand the fundamentals of the field through films. Arts and design architecture Research & Art äٳٱܱ