Aalto Works energy solution awarded as Energy Genius of the Year 2022
The solution is based on connecting local production and the district heating system, as well as low heat and cold networks
Aalto University Works
Multidisciplinarity will concretise as the K-block develops into Aalto Works during 2019-2025
Currently in planning phase, Aalto University Works includes renovation of existing buildings, as well as construction of new buildings and a green area improvement project. This is the last block on the campus with major renovations. It is also the first block on the campus where old buildings are being demolished and completely new are build to replace them. There is plenty of municipal utilities going through the block and a power plant that generates heat for a wide area through natural gas and geothermal energy.
After completion, Aalto Works will house the departments of the School of Engineering, Department Machine Hall of the School of Electrical Engineering, Aalto Design Factory, Startup Sauna, Aalto Ventures Program and partners of Aalto University.
Renovation of Sähkömiehentie 4 and Rakentajanaukio 4 are included in the project.
From idea to innovation
Aalto Works as a name builds on the history of the block as place for building, iterating and testing. At the same time it updates the concept towards today's activities of collaborating and co-working.
Innovations are the result of successful encounters, ideas, experimentation and testing with multiple prototypes and continuous iteration. The vibrant Aalto Works brings together actors, spaces and opportunities to create innovations: tools for creating prototypes to be tested and research laboratories for developing finished products, technologies and new research results.
The block encourages interaction between learning, research and society by bringing together new ideas, top-performing researchers and students sharing their expertise. Together, they form the core functions of Aalto Works: ideate, create, develop and support.
Aalto Works schedule
Construction at Puumiehenkuja 5 began in 2019, and is set to be completed by the end of 2022. Building and renovation of Aalto Works block will continue until 2025.
The area plan was confirmed by the City of Espoo in October 2021, read more on their website.
Developer: Aalto University Campus & Real Estate
Contractor: Fira
Area planning: Playa Architects
Building planning: Helin & Co Architects
More information
Kari Haapamäki, Director of Facilities, Aalto University Campus & Real Estate,
[email protected], tel. +358 40 860 3807
Panu Sainio, Technology Manager, School of Engineering,
[email protected], tel. +358 50 567 8386
For media
Noora Stapleton, Senior Communications Specialist,
[email protected], tel. +358 50 353 1525
Data mycelium and a sculptural illusion - winning proposals of Aalto University's public art competition celebrate engineering
The artworks will be located in the K2 and K3 buildings in the Aalto University Works block
Otakaari 2: Marsio and Kide
Building of Marsio & Kide began in February 2022, to be completed in 2023-2024
Aalto Works renewable energy project
A unique, emissions-free local energy project to start in Otaniemi
Fortum and Aalto University have agreed to modernise the heating and cooling system of a 10-building block to make it emissions-free and virtually self-sufficient. The area’s energy solution, to be renewed in two phases, will be globally unique.
More renewable energy on campus
Renewing Aalto Works block increases the energy effiency on campus
Aalto Works news
HSY's contstruction site remains in place on Konemiehentie
Exception routes in the Konemiehentie - Sähkömiehentie area will continue approximately until the end of October 2021.
Part of the Konemiehentie will be closed - traffic arrangements are changing
At the end of January, part of Konemiehentie and one lane of Sähkömiehentie will be closed. The ST1 site on Sähkömiehentie is currently being demolished.
Check out the Aalto University Works K3 site online
A Webcam has been installed to the Aalto Works K3 site to follow the real-time situation. The site has been started up during the spring 2021.
Aalto University Works K3 site is starting up
The Aalto University Works K3 project is starting as planned during February with the renovation of the “Seaside section”, continuing with the demolition of the old office wing and the construction of the new section.
Aalto University announces two art competitions for a campus block under construction
Proposals can be sent 4.1.-4.4.2022 for the competition open to all artists, arranged for the first time
Campus news
Opening hours of campus buildings at the turn of the year 2023-2024
Buildings on the Otaniemi campus and in Töölö have reduced opening hours at the turn of the year 2023-24.
Bicycle recycling is here again!
Bicycle recycling in Otaniemi is here again! The goal is to tidy up the bicycle parking areas in the area.
Towards a communal and sustainable campus with the design guidelines for outdoor areas
The design guidelines for the outdoor areas of the Otaniemi campus has been published. Its purpose is to provide guidelines for the development of outdoor environments that support the university's functions and the wellbeing of nature and people.