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Study: Finnish law allows construction emissions more than 30 times higher than the sustainable limit

Researchers at Aalto University have, for the first time, established a carbon budget for construction in Finland. Their calculations show that construction in Finland is currently permitted to generate a carbon footprint dozens of times higher than the sustainable level.

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ELO and the Black Nights Film Festival strengthen their partnership: A new “Atelier Week” kicks off

Aimed at students, industry professionals, and members of the Aalto community interested in film and audiovisual media, Atelier Week showcases the holistic nature of filmmaking and new opportunities in the film industry.

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Alum Annukka Vähäsöyrinki: “There is a huge need for creative expertise”

The Executive Director of the Artists’ Association in Finland encourages professionals in the arts to recognize their strengths.

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Tommy Lindgren: “Architectural tools are not neutral – they influence what is ultimately built”

Architect Tommy Lindgren examines how drawings and other visual tools guide the development of the built environment.

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Aalto WiT Programme and Fida International collaborate in Kenya to create accessible playgrounds for children with disabilities

The Inclusive Play project designs an accessible playground that is suitable also for children with disabilities. The project strives for a holistic experience of education, play and belonging.

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Professor Marco Steinberg: ’We need to change, and we need to do it now’

Professor of Practice in Strategic and Industrial Design says that the world’s most pressing issues, like climate change, won’t be addressed by tinkering at the edges of today’s solutions but rather require a more fundamental redesign.

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Professor Ranja Hautamäki: ‘Diverse urban nature is key to increasing well-being and carbon sinks’

Professor of Landscape Architecture is tackling the issues of climate change mitigation and urban carbon sinks.

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Henrika Yliriskun väitös taidekasvatuksen alalta tarkastettiin Aalto-yliopistossa maaliskuussa 2021.

‘Environmental art education should address the problem of human-centeredness’

‘I claim’ series presents our researchers and the results of their work. Henrika Ylirisku researches the premises of environmental art education.

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Julia Lohmann: ‘We know too much and do too little’

Lohmann’s magnificent seaweed pavilion won the sustainable design category for Dezeen Awards 2020.

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'We must look to the past, for a lesson in designing buildings for the future'

Architect Karin Krokfors says buildings should be designed to be adaptable over time. And that history holds plenty of examples for us to study.

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Aarni Kapanen illustrates Dudes & Feelings podcasts

Fighting toxic masculinity with a podcast and the help of Visual Communication Design.

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Aalto Art and Design Cases

Aalto Design Cases is a platform for activity-based creativity and practice-based research in the Aalto School of Arts, Design and Architecture.

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Prominent art at Aalto University

Aalto University promotes visibility and impact of art and creativity both in society and at our own campus. Aalto University uses one percent of building costs to fund art.

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Events

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Children’s Day at Work 20.11.2026

As part of the Children’s Rights Week on 20 November, kids are welcome to come to work with their parents – during the day, there will also be fun activities on offer
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Information sessions, Students –

Master's Programme in Urban Studies and Planning – Webinar 24.11.

Welcome to our webinar on the Master's programme in Urban Studies and Planning. You’ll learn about the programme content, student life, and career opportunities, with a Q&A session at the end.
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Art of Research 2026 (external link)

The IX Art of Research Conference advances the development of artistic research.
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Bachelor's Programme in Design and Media – Webinar 30.11.

Welcome to our webinar on the Bachelor's Programme in Design and Media. Registration is now open!
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