Living+ hosted a networking lunch to discuss research in human-centered living environments
The Manager of the Living+ Platform, Aija Staffans, opened the event by introducing the main objectives and purpose of the platform. During the lunch that followed, three guiding questions encouraged the participants to approach the theme of human-centered living environments from several perspectives.
Wrapping up the discussions revealed that human-centered living environments are considered to be a highly interesting and acute research area in several schools at Aalto. Inviting researchers to similar events was considered to remain important also in the future.
"Asemanseudut muutoksessa" morning coffee by Urban Academy and Living+ Platform
What will the station areas of tomorrow be like? What urban planning opportunities do transit hubs have to offer? Hear expert discuss these issues during a morning coffee in the Väre lobby. The event is in Finnish!
Key Research Area: Human-centred living environments
Research in this area aims to understand how individuals experience their physical environment and how art, spaces, buildings and communities can enhance it.
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