Sustainable Construction
What does architecture and construction look like within the limits of the planet’s carrying capacity?
Our group researches, teaches and develops both new and traditional approaches to sustainable construction. We actively collaborate with cities, municipalities and actors in the building sector.
Our research focuses on resource flows in the built environment, life cycle assessment, circular economy, innovative materials, and the climate and biodiversity impacts of construction.
In our bachelor’s-level courses, we teach the anatomy and metabolism of buildings, the basics of building materials and structures, as well as sustainable development in the built environment. At the master’s level, studies focus on advanced topics in sustainability and circular economy, complemented by architectural design studios.
Our site is under construction until 25 November.
FARIA Synergy Grants for joint proposals with the University of Washington.
Aalto University and the University of Washington are welcoming joint proposals for ambitious and impactful initiatives strengthening collaboration between researchers based at Aalto University and the UW. Call opens: Dec 1st, 2025 Deadline: January 31, 2026 11:59 PM PT
Candidates for Academic Affairs Committee
Elections will be organised between 13 and 19 November 2025 in the group for ‘other teaching and research personnel and other staff’.
Advanced building design studio, spring 2022 — Introduction to metaxography in architecture: A hybrid building in Toyosu, Tokyo
Advanced Building Design Studio 2022 in Toyosu, Tokyo explored metaxography—designing architecture as relationships, not just buildings.
Digital Creative Industries and Beyond
Aalto University strengthens the sustainable growth and competitiveness of the digital creative industries by applying evidence-based, research-driven and analytical approaches in the DCIB-project co-funded by the European Regional Development Fund.
Capstone project, autumn 2022 — Forgotten place in Karhusaari, Espoo
Urban design study reimagining Karhusaari’s 19th-century villa site in Espoo through sustainability, reuse, and community collaboration.
Research infrastructure development project of the School of Electrical Engineering
The new thematic structure is designed to improve efficiency, enhance visibility, and support long-term planning.
AI-Driven Compliance Capabilities: The Impact and Risks of Artificial Intelligence in RegTech and SupTech Solutions (CCRS-AI)
The multidisciplinary research project CCRS-AI explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping compliance. The project investigates the opportunities and risks of AI-driven RegTech and SupTech solutions, and develops new theory on organisational capabilities to help companies and authorities navigate Europe’s rapidly evolving regulatory landscape
Advanced building design studio, spring 2025: Fiskars Art Museum
Designing an art museum in Fiskars Village, merging architecture with visual arts for modern and contemporary exhibitions.
School as a service (SAAS), 2015-19 – A network platform for education
School as a Service (2015–19) explored service architecture in education, designing flexible learning environments with social value.
Human cities, 2014-17 — A creative Europe project
Human Cities (2014–17) explored co-creating urban life in Europe through design, engaging people across cities and disciplines.
Building design studio 1, 2018 — Thinking incubator in Otaniemi
Master’s studio explored an incubator for reflection in Otaniemi, combining individual and shared spaces for creative and critical thinkers.
Building design studio 2, 2018 — The Art of Heat: Architecture and fashion controlling temperature
Aalto’s 2018 studio unites architecture, interior, and fashion students to design a Deepmoss shop, exploring heat control and integrated concepts.
City Science Lab at Aalto, 2018-19 — A Collaboration with MIT Media Lab
CSL@Aalto, a collaboration with MIT Media Lab, uses Otaniemi as a Living Lab to test urban innovation and develop the CityScope tool.