Landscape architecture

Landscape Research Laboratory

Landscape laboratory brings together landscape architecture research projects, collaboration networks, publication projects and dissertations

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Ongoing research projects

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Landscape architecture

Arboretum Otaniemi

Our aim is to raise public awareness of the variety and significance of trees in the campus landscape.
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Landscape architecture

CoolGreen

The project examines cooling benefits of urban nature in dense urban environments.
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Landscape architecture

Just Trees

The project examines multispecies well-being and accessibility of urban nature in densifying cities.
Co-creating Urban Nature - workshop image - article thumbnail
Landscape architecture

Laajasalo Nature Visions

This research engages with urban stakeholders and explores various future scenarios in which human-nature interactions in Helsinki urban area have transitioned towards sustainable, participatory, and resilient states.
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Maisemablogi

In the "Landscape Blog", our doctoral researchers present their research topics. The themes explored in their work include issues related to climate change, biodiversity loss, and the well-being of humans and other species in relation to landscapes and green infrastructure, as well as methods of urban and landscape planning, and both historical and current developments.

“The landscape architectural profession seeks to increase awareness of the relationship between natural and cultural aspects of design”

IFLA Declaration

News

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Studies Published:

Changes to be made on 1 Feb 2026 to student file retention after expiry of right to study

Reminder: in the future, files will be deleted after your account closes.
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Studies Published:

Aalto University received nearly 6,700 applications for its English-taught bachelor’s programmes

The most popular programmes in the application round for Aalto University's English-taught bachelor's programmes that closed on 22 January were International Business, Economics, and Computer Engineering
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Awards and Recognition Published:

Viivi Prokofjev is Graphic Designer of the Year 2026

Art director, illustrator, and book designer Prokofjev's work combines tradition and craftsmanship with intuition and bold carnivalism.
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Cooperation, Studies, University Published:

Register for the Unite! Training Programme on Sustainability for Prospective Leaders

A transnational online programme for students, faculty, and leaders who want to advance sustainability initiatives within their institutions. Register by 13 February 2026.
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