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Cutting-edge technology, 3D models and pioneers of open science

The scientific achievements of the Centre of Excellence in Laser Scanning Research (CoE-LaSR) have produced plenty of benefits with far reaching impact both commercially and societally.
Research & Art
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reppukeilain

Aalto University's art and design again ranked as 7th best in the world

Aalto also ranked among the QS Rankings top 100 in the fields of architecture and built environment, and business and management studies.
Research & Art
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QS Ranking 2020

Landscape architect Jussi Virta gets the Lappset Prize

In his master's thesis, Virta explores how children's development can be better supported by renewing playgrounds.
Awards and Recognition, Studies
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Riskejä on otettava -diplomityön kuvitusta: vanha mustavalkoinen kuva, jossa lapset leikkivät verkkokeinussa ja aikuiset keskustelevat sen lähistöllä

Building with wood is a climate-friendly option – the Wood Wonders exhibition provides five interesting viewpoints on construction

Forest wood used in buildings can bind carbon for centuries. Wood is a strong and versatile building material that improves indoor air quality, reduces the need for heating and air conditioning – and provides pleasure.
Cooperation, Research & Art
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Wood Wonders: Kokoon house scale model. Photo: Anne Kinnunen

The temporary facilities of Finlandia Hall, “Little Finlandia” has been developed with Wood Program and Building Design Studio

Little Finlandia will bring a comfortable living room open to all in the Töölönlahti Bay area.
Cooperation, Studies
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Finlandia Forest sketch / Jaakko Torvinen

Ecological fertilizer from wastewater nutrients

By using the innovative NPHarvest-process wastewater treatment plants can get an efficient pretreatment while producing ecological fertilizer simultaneously.
Research & Art
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 NPHarvest -laitteisto toiminnassa Gasumin biokaasulaitoksella Riihimäellä

Finland’s exhibition in the Biennale Architettura 2020 honors the Finnish prefabricated wooden houses of the WWII era

The exhibition will be conceived and curated by three researchers and teachers at Aalto University.
Appointments, Cooperation, Research & Art
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arkkitehdit Philip Tidwell, Kristo Vesikansa ja Laura Berger seisovat katsoen kameraan

Food for thought – rethinking Singapore’s Hawker Centres

Singapore’s traditional open-air cooked food centres or hawker centres presented a perfect case to be explored jointly by the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) and Aalto University.
Cooperation, Research & Art
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Sustainable Space Making Across Scales.

'Care environments should be planned more user-friendly'

Dissertation of the month: The Aesthetics and Architecture of Care Environments by architect Freja Ståhlberg-Aalto. New series presents current dissertations at the School of Arts, Design and Architecture.
Research & Art
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Kuvassa hymyilee arkkitehti Freja Ståhlberg-Aalto, jolla on punaiset silmälasit ja pusero

Albedo matters for the climate and forestry can have an impact on it

A research project conducted by Aalto University found that favoring broadleaved species in boreal forestry is a climate-friendly option when considering the forest albedo. Therefore, forest management actions can directly affect forest albedo, and hence the climate, without decreasing forest productivity.
Research & Art
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Sekametsä

Sustainable Materials for Future Mobility Lighthouse (EIT RawMaterials)

Future Mobility is powered by Sustainable Raw Materials
Cooperation
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Aalto EIT Services Javor

Sustainable Discovery and Supply Lighthouse (EIT RawMaterials)

Minerals and metals for a modern and sustainable society
Cooperation
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Aalto EIT Services Javor

Everyday choices: How would you fill waste land, Tuukka Saarimaa?

Whether land gets used to build a park or a high-rise, this Professor of Urban Economics would ensure that any solution is the result of careful consideration.
Aalto Magazine, Research & Art
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Professori Tuukka Saarimaa seisomassa tyhjällä nurmikentällä, joka sijaitsee Helsingin keskustassa Oodi-kirjaston ja musiikkitalon välisellä puistoalueella. Kuvaaja: Jaakko Kahilaniemi.

Results in review: DiCtion is digitalising construction workflows

The DiCtion seminar explored reasons for why digitalisation has thus far done little to increase productivity at construction sites.
Press releases, Research & Art
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DiCtion studies digitalisation in construction workflows

Better design

The new frontier in design is about finding ways to better serve the needs of the people. From building hospitals and libraries, to developing home-care services for the aging, the principles of design can be used to give everyone a voice.
Research & Art
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Oodi

Professor Ray Sterling: Worldwide developments in urban underground planning

Watch the video recording of Professor Sterling's lecture.
Research & Art, Studies
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Professor Ray Sterling

Maaria Nordman appointed as Assistant Professor of geoinformatics

Nordman’s research focuses on geodynamics, geodesy and positioning.
Appointments
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Professori Maaria Nordman istuu rakennetun ympäristön laitoksen tilojen edessä.

Elias Oikarinen appointed as Associate Professor of Real Estate Economics

Oikarinen’s main research interests are price formation and dynamics in the housing
market and real estate investment.
Appointments
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Professori Elias Oikarinen Väreen edessä.

The work of landscape architects can be seen everywhere

For 30 years already, it has been possible to study in Finland to become a landscape architect. The Degree Programme in Landscape Architecture at Aalto University will be celebrating its thirtieth anniversary from 7 to 11 October 2019.
Campus, Research & Art, Studies
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Festival attendees on green grass

Safe and healthy walking: A theory driven cross cultural comparison study

Welcome to participate in a research project that undertakes a cross-cultural comparison of the perceived risk involved in walking near or crossing roads when using a smart phone or when affected by alcohol.
Research & Art
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Lady walking and speaking on the phone.