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Aalto University's Wood Studio's future visions of Finland's most valuable wood are presented at the Finnish Forest Museum Lusto
Curly birch 鈥 the tree pressed by the devil 鈥 exhibition will be on display in Lusto until March 15, 2026.
New wooden buildings can slash upfront emissions by nearly a third, study shows
New research calls for clearer definitions for hybrid buildings
School of Engineering welcomed four new professors during spring 2025
The new professors introduce themselves.
Online course on Wood Mechanics starts 24.2.2025
Learn 100% online about the engineering potential of wood as a complex natural material.
Aalto Distinguished Professor Tapani Vuorinen: 鈥淥nly through collaboration can we achieve greater impact鈥
Tapani Vuorinen, professor of forest products chemistry at the School of Chemical Engineering, was appointed Aalto Distinguished Professor at the opening of the academic year on 3 September.
Improved wood
Finland is known for its wood. The Wood Material Science research group, led by Lauri Rautkari, is, as its name suggests, focused on wood, which is perhaps more interesting now than ever.
Natural luxury 鈥 Wooden crystals make fashion shine
Biomaterials and 3D-printing conjure a sparkle out of wood without harming people or the environment
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.
UPM supports Aalto University's pulp research and education
High quality research enables high quality education
Unlocking the mysteries of super black materials: A novel wood-based solution
FinnCERES, black, carbon. There are certain phenomena that continue to captivate the minds of scientists, artists, and the general public alike. One such phenomenon is the enigmatic world of super black materials.
Esa Vesmanen and Akira Minagawa awarded for the best table light of the year in Athens
The Global Design News and The Chicago Athenaeum Architecture and Design of the Year awards were presented in Athens on 6 October 2023. Esa Vesmasen and Akira Minagawa's Sieni table light is a fusion of Finnish and Japanese design, creating a captivating blend of cultural influences and design philosophies.
Transparent wood-based coating doesn鈥檛 fog up
Coatings made from a wood by-product can keep our glasses and windshields clear
Associate Professor Lauri Rautkari appointed as Deputy Head of the Department at Bio2
Associate Professor Lauri Rautkari has been appointed Deputy Head of the Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems at the School of Chemical Engineering as of 1.8.2023.
Can a city store as much carbon as a forest?
A new tool helps show how growing cities can remain carbon neutral
Investments in wood competence
Significant sum of donations of 700 000 euros enables high-quality wood science teaching with wider availability.
Online course "Forests, wood and carbon" available for all in Aalto Open University
You may follow the course independently during May 2023.
Universities work together to promote the growth of wood construction
The Doctoral School of Industrial Wood Construction at Tampere University is starting collaboration with Aalto University. The goal of practical teaching and research involving industry is to combine science and business. At the Doctoral School, the partners are bringing together knowledge based on research on wood construction and educating more specialists that are needed in the field. Especially environmental reasons are in favour of the construction of wooden high-rise buildings.
Online course 鈥淲ood material science鈥 starts 10.1.2023
Learn 100% online how the structure of wood affects its physical and mechanical properties.
Online course 鈥淲ood products and processes鈥 starts 27.2.2023
Learn 100% online the links between wood product properties and typical applications in the living environment.
