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The SUBURBAN PRIDE project examines the relationship between mental images of suburbs and the built environment
The multidisciplinary project combines history of architecture, sociology, and research in critical cultural heritage and landscape architecture. The purpose of the project, based on research and workshops, is to build a sustainable future for suburbs.

This year we celebrate Aalto University’s School of Arts, Design and Architecture
We have been educating creative professionals for 150 years.

Research project examines the criteria for evaluating health and social care property investments
It is important to re-think what kind of health and social care spaces we will need in the future.

Aalto Main Street: turning Otaniemi campus area into a lively, shared street space
The project “Aalto Main Street: City as a Service” aimed at redefining public space and creating an active and full of life street area in the core of Otaniemi Campus.

Finnish Design Info to raise international visibility of Finnish design
Plans for a new info centre for the design field move forward with a new project team.

Contribute to the New European Bauhaus initiative this Spring
We all have the possibility to contribute to the EU’s Green Deal pilots and agenda during Spring 2021.

‘Solo dwellers’ domestic spatial needs are rarely met in one-room apartments’
‘I claim’ series presents our researchers and the results of their work. Anne Tervo examines solo dwellers’ spatial needs.

Lappset Prize to Landscape Architect Johanna Tuokko
In her Master's thesis, Tuokko investigates how virtual landscape modeling can be utilized in the participation of spatial planning.

Aalto is a partner in the New European Bauhaus initiative
The EU initiative imagines future ways of living by combining design, culture, social inclusion, science and technology.

The potential of urban green spaces in climate change mitigation
Aalto University is involved in the CO-CARBON research project, which seeks ways to integrate the carbon sequestration of green spaces in urban planning and decision-making.

Annual Review 2020: Alumna of the Year is film director Zaida Bergroth
In the annual review of the School of Arts, Design and Architecture success enablers were awarded and the 150th anniversary of higher education in art and design in Finland was launched.

Wooden Käpylä is an example of resource-wise wood construction
A new book celebrates the hundred-year-old unique wooden house area in Helsinki and tells the story of the multidimensional area.

Four smart city pilot projects start in January 2021
Altogether 71 ideas were proposed to the international challenge for smart cities.

Designs for a Cooler Planet 2021
In a world of plenty, what is wise to design for the next generations? This year's theme is Resource wisdom, and a university-wide event will take place in September 2021.

Collaboration with Club For Five gave birth to a sonic installation
What does sound look like? How does art sound like? The art installation SOONI examines connections between sound and matter and their impact on well-being.

Argumenta project for the professorship of history of architecture and architectural conservation
The project aims at deepening and increasing public discussion and societal impact on the fate of the modern building stock.

Professor Jarmo Suominen receives Magnolia Award
Professor Jarmo Suominen of Aalto University in Finland and Tongji University in China has been awarded the Shanghai Magnolia Award 2020.

What can we learn from the pandemic?
Aalto University's studio discussion focused on what the COVID-19 pandemic has taught us about the importance of the environment for health and wellbeing.
Finnish TV’s Big Brother house facilities are designed for residents, as well as viewers
Aalto University's master's students in interior design created the BB house design.

New survey: 75% of single-family house owners would pay more for an environmentally friendly home
Up to 75% of Finnish single-family house residents would be willing to pay more for a home that promotes sustainable development.
