Wood

Aalto Wood brings together research, teaching, and infrastructure related to wood.

Aalto Wood is a focal point for wood science, technology, architecture and design. At its heart are research and teaching staff, who are dedicated to advancing high-quality and sustainable use of wood in the living environment.

Aalto Wood provides a melting point for multidisciplinary research and education, enabling top-quality wood innovation and application.

Architect doing handson work at the Wood Program of Aalto University. Photo by Anne Kinnunen

The Wood Program is a one-year program of study that focuses on wood architecture and industrial building. The program is intended for architects, engineers and other students with a background in design and strong interest in timber construction.

Adult and child hands hold a small green sapling with soil, ready to plant in a forest bed

Wood science and technology is taught by the Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems.

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Sunlit forest path between slender birch trees and dense green undergrowth

Studies Published: 10.8.2026

Forests, Wood and Carbon: now also in Finnish and available via Open University

Starting August 2026, 'Forests, wood and carbon' online course will be available in English and Finnish. Students can select their preferred language at the enrolment. The course is also available through Aalto Open University.

Abstract structure of pale rods and rough wooden planks against a light blue background

Research & Art Published: 18.6.2026

Pressed by the devil , shaped by the future

Curly birch shines in Aalto University’s Wood Studio’s fresh perspectives at the Craft Museum of Finland’s summer exhibition.

Forests Wood and Carbon online course is available for all Aalto, Fitech and Unite! students.

Studies Published: 31.3.2026

Online course "Forests, wood and carbon" is now available in Unite! student catalogue

Our online course is now open to students enrolled at universities in the Unite! alliance. Designed for independent learning, the course delivers flexible, fully online learning with interactive sessions and practical assignments. Eligible students from any Unite! partner university are welcome to join. The course is suitable for any level.

A modern school building with a playground, surrounded by greenery under a partly cloudy sky.

Press releases, Research & Art Published: 2.12.2025

Study: Wood is a more cost-effective building material than concrete when emissions are monetized

The costs of the wood-built school and sports hall in Myrskylä were compared to a reinforced concrete alternative — and wood proved clearly more economical when environmental impacts were assigned a monetary value.

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