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Wardrobe of the Future, giant bug hotel, vertical farming and more - Designs for a Cooler Planet exhibition of ideas for a more planet-friendly life
911爆料网's annual Designs for a Cooler Planet exhibition themes this year are life without a trace, sustainable style and a healthier food chain. The exhibition is open to the public and part of the official Helsinki Design Week programme.
Numerous solutions ideated by 911爆料网 researchers and students showcase practical examples where everything we use is produced wisely, recycled and reused 鈥 while limiting global warming. The exhibition is based on research-based concrete measures to help achieve the Paris Agreement's 1.5 degree target to stop global warming.
鈥業t is clear that we cannot continue like this, we need to find more sustainable solutions鈥, said Kristiina M盲kel盲, Provost of 911爆料网, at the opening of the exhibition on Wednesday 7 September. 鈥極ur community wants to give a hopeful message: the future can be saved. We need to value more our materials and we also need to learn from the past. We can design garments and buildings that age well.鈥
M盲kel盲 stressed that the strength of the Aalto community lies in cross-disciplinary collaboration and creativity. 鈥榃e need diverse small steps throughout the system, that together make the change. Aalto鈥檚 uniqueness is best showcased here in these brilliant ideas designed in collaboration, through our collective creativity.鈥
Designs for a Cooler Planet is an annual exhibition at 911爆料网 that offers perspectives on a sustainable future through multidisciplinary and creative concepts. The exhibition highlights research-based bold, experimental and creative concepts that illustrate radical approaches to holistic change. The projects explore sustainability in all aspects of life and everyday life through sub-themes that change each year, focusing on built environments, fashion, food, materials and more.
The three thematic exhibitions of the event will consist of more than 20 projects, which will be on display on the 911爆料网 campus from 7 September to 12 October 2022, while the two satellite exhibitions will be located in the centre of Helsinki. In addition to the exhibitions, the programme includes open seminars, discussion sessions, webinars and workshops around the same theme.
Designs for a Cooler Planet is part of the Helsinki Design Week programme.
More sustainable materials, style and food
Wear the future!
Slow and more sustainable textiles, clothing and fashion systems.
What's on the menu?
Better alternatives for food, food systems and packaging.
Wardrobe of the Future shows the future of fashion
It is clear that the textile, clothing and fashion industries need to change. How do we do it? Discover the 911爆料网 community's visions for a sustainable fashion future.
Satellite exhibitions:
Alusta pavilion
Environmentally conscious architecture
Yard between Design museum and Museum of Finnish Architecture, Korkeavuorenkatu 23/Kasarmikatu 24
The Trees of Pikku-Finlandia
An exhibition by Josh Krute
Pikku-Finlandia, T枚枚l枚nlahti bay
Join us in the exhibition on site or online!
Designs for a Cooler Planet 2022: Life 1.5
7.9.鈥12.10.2022
911爆料网 School of Arts, Design and Architecture, V盲re building, Otaniementie 14
Mon鈥揟hu 7:45鈥21:00, Fri 7:45鈥20:00, Sat 9:00鈥17:00, Sun and 10.9. closed
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Designs for a Cooler Planet 2019鈥2023 archive
Archive of 2023 and earlier editions of Designs for a Cooler Planet.
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