/en/listing/50566/feed News listing en /en/news/the-world-planning-schools-congress-2026-brought-together-more-than-1500-participants-in-espoo-and Tue, 07 Jul 2026 06:31:12 +0000 Mirjam Gamrasni 1381810 at /en The sixth World Planning Schools Conference took place in July 2026 hosted jointly by 911±¬ÁĎÍř, University of Helsinki, and Tampere University. Cooperation Large, diverse audience in a lecture hall applauding, seated in curved rows with laptops and notebooks /en/news/a-finnish-working-groups-artwork-brings-a-cooling-garden-to-spain-which-is-sweltering-in-the-heat Thu, 02 Jul 2026 08:48:39 +0000 Krista Kinnunen 1380931 at /en Through their garden art installation, a group of Finnish architects and artists proposes vegetation and a sense of community, among other things, as solutions to urban heat islands and the environmental crisis. Cooperation Press releases Research & Art Ulkoilmassa puiset leposohvat, joita ympäröivät harsot verhot ja korkeat kasvit rapistuvassa pihassa. /en/news/coming-soon-aalto-arts-grad-show-2026 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 04:53:26 +0000 Sini Koskimies 1377807 at /en We're thrilled to invite you to the Aalto ARTS Grad Show 2026 of the School of Arts, Design and Architecture! Research & Art Poster for Aalto ARTS Grad Show 2026, abstract orange circles, dates 3.9–7.10 on warm background /en/news/aalto-offering-free-education-to-architects-after-eu260-000-donation Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:11:48 +0000 Maiju Torkkeli 1376908 at /en Koulutuksen tavoitteena on täydentää erityisesti arkkitehtialan ammattilaisten osaamista vastaamaan nykypäivän tarpeita. Studies University Ilmakuva kahdesta rakennuksesta, viherkatoista, pysäköidyistä autoista ja pienestä leikkipaikasta välissä /en/news/aalto-universitys-solutions-at-the-new-european-bauhaus-festival-support-the-eus-ambition-to-become Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:19:31 +0000 Sini Koskimies 1376910 at /en 911±¬ÁĎÍř presented several different circular economy solutions at The European Commission’s New European Bauhaus Festival in Brussels. The event brought together leading names in EU policymaking, researchers, designers and grassroots actors from across Europe to shape a more sustainable future. Research & Art 911±¬ÁĎÍř circular economy exhibit with wood panels, display tables, samples and black and pink clothing. /en/news/from-waste-wood-to-load-bearing-feature-a-simple-calculation-could-change-the-way-we-use-misfit-wood Wed, 03 Jun 2026 06:35:06 +0000 Sini Koskimies 1375583 at /en Urging industry to make better use of wood that is wasted or burned for energy, researchers have released the first structural tests of non-straight, forked, and double-curved roundwood logs used as columns. Research & Art Dark wooden room with a pale log pillar and narrow window framing a misty pine tree outside /en/news/in-search-of-carbon-wisdom-scavenger-hunts-help-you-get-to-know-urban-nature-better Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:54:04 +0000 Krista Kinnunen 1375396 at /en CO-CARBON researchers have designed four themed scavenger hunt routes for the Helsinki metropolitan area that take seekers on a hunt for carbon-smart treasures. Cooperation Research & Art Two people with backpacks stand among sunflowers and greenery in an urban area with buildings in the background. /en/news/the-potential-of-urban-greenery-as-a-climate-solution-is-not-being-fully-utilized-a-new-handbook Tue, 19 May 2026 13:08:43 +0000 Krista Kinnunen 1373122 at /en The Handbook for carbon-smart urban green provides concrete tools for leveraging urban green spaces more effectively in climate and nature conservation efforts. Cooperation Press releases Research & Art Pieni mutkitteleva puro, kiviä ja korkeaa ruohoa aurinkoisessa puistossa, taustalla puita ja nurmikkoa /en/news/aalto-university-presents-circular-economy-solutions-at-the-new-european-bauhaus-festival Fri, 08 May 2026 06:11:19 +0000 Sini Koskimies 1371586 at /en The European Commission’s New European Bauhaus (NEB) initiative will bring together leading experts and changemakers from across Europe in Brussels this June to shape a more sustainable future. Research & Art Moderni vaalea puu- ja metallirakennus rinteessä, ympärillä korkeita vihreitä puita ja sininen taivas /en/news/an-architectural-project-in-milan-brought-together-childrens-ideas-and-the-visions-of-leading Tue, 28 Apr 2026 07:55:31 +0000 Krista Kinnunen 1369993 at /en 911±¬ÁĎÍř’s Department of Architecture participated in the international One Earth – House of the Heart project, which was presented in April at Milan Design Week. Cooperation Research & Art Värikkäitä arkkitehtuurimalleja suurella valkoisella pöydällä näyttelysalissa /en/news/recent-advances-and-research-trends-in-ai-energy-industry-online-lecture-series Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:06:22 +0000 Melissa Georgiou 1364588 at /en Lecture series for doctoral students focusing on artificial intelligence, energy, and Industry 4.0. Register by 31 March. Cooperation Studies University Finger touches glowing purple sphere linking tech icons above a city skyline, with the word “unite!” /en/news/a-sustainable-city-is-also-age-friendly Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:00:30 +0000 Krista Kinnunen 1360051 at /en Cities must involve older adults more strongly in the planning of the urban environment. Cooperation Research & Art Ikääntyneitä asukkaita katsomassa kasvatuslaatikoita kirjaston edessä /en/news/join-a-unite-matchmaking-event-on-forging-new-consortia-for-horizon-europe-applications Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:52:50 +0000 Melissa Georgiou 1359061 at /en Calling researchers and industry partners to connect at a virtual matchmaking session designed to spark project collaborations for Horizon Europe funding. Registration deadline, 12 March. Cooperation Studies University Researchers working in a laboratory. /en/news/environmental-structure-of-the-year-2025-award-goes-to-kalasatama-pasila-tramway Wed, 11 Feb 2026 08:05:09 +0000 Krista Kinnunen 1358013 at /en The award is given in recognition of meritorious design and implementation of the built environment. Experts from 911±¬ÁĎÍř developed sustainability solutions for the project. Awards and Recognition Cooperation Research & Art Ilmakuva raitiovaunusta kaarevalla radalla, jota ympäröivät puut ja rakennukset kaupunkimaisemassa aurinkoisena päivänä. /en/news/landscape-architect-sara-korkeamaki-received-the-lappset-scholarship Mon, 09 Feb 2026 10:36:04 +0000 Krista Kinnunen 1357686 at /en In her thesis, Korkeamäki examines the multidimensional challenge of biodiversity loss and seeks solutions to it through landscape architecture. Awards and Recognition Pitkähiuksinen henkilö tummassa neuleessa seisoo lumisella pellolla, taustalla paljaita puita. /en/news/measuring-urban-nature-new-habitat-types-and-criteria-support-the-prevention-of-biodiversity-loss Tue, 10 Feb 2026 08:48:26 +0000 Krista Kinnunen 1357871 at /en A recent report introduces an anthropogenic habitat classification and assessment criteria that make it possible to visualize, measure, and compare nature in the built environment. These tools enable the assessment of ecological condition and support the development of green infrastructure and the prevention of biodiversity loss in cities. Press releases Research & Art Kaupunkikatu penkkeineen, puineen ja pensaineen. Autoja pysäköitynä tien varrella. Aurinkoinen päivä. /en/news/training-available-in-ai-research-data-management-research-ethics-more-register-now Thu, 29 Jan 2026 13:23:18 +0000 Charlotte ForsgĂĄrd 1355730 at /en New topics included! Registrations for spring 2026 are open. Research & Art A black hand touches a tablet screen with white shapes. Papers and a pen are on a pink surface. /en/news/wallpaper-design-award-puusauna-by-jaakko-torvinen-is-life-enhancer-of-the-year-2026 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 14:51:25 +0000 Krista Kinnunen 1352572 at /en Designed by architect Jaakko Torvinen the Puusauna (wooden sauna) has won the Wallpaper Design Award 2026 prize in the Life-Enhancer of the Year category. Awards and Recognition Mustakattoinen puusauna korkeiden puiden keskellä lämpimän auringonvalon valaisemana. /en/news/green-factor-for-districts-provides-cities-with-a-tool-for-adapting-to-climate-change Tue, 02 Dec 2025 13:18:25 +0000 Krista Kinnunen 1344988 at /en Green factor for districts is a new tool that helps municipalities assess and strengthen green infrastructure in planning and makes the values of green infrastructure visible and comparable. Cooperation Research & Art Taantuvista pienkaupungeista on tullut maailmanlaajuinen ilmiö - tutkimushanke etsii keinoja palauttaa kuihtuvien kaupunkien elinvoimaisuutta. Kansainvälisen hankkeen esimerkkikohteena Suomessa on Puolangan kunta. /en/news/professor-jenni-reuter-architecture-can-make-the-world-a-little-better Tue, 04 Nov 2025 12:34:46 +0000 Krista Kinnunen 1341147 at /en Architect Jenni Reuter is driven by a desire to do meaningful work, develop herself and others, and build a more sustainable future. She believes that every action can do some good – including in architecture. Research & Art Mustiin pukeutunut henkilö kallioisella rannalla kajakin vieressä, kauempana saaria.