Creating zero-energy houses, non-toxic glitter and fossil-free glue with wood
Building wisely with wood is an efficient way to combat climate change. It鈥檚 possible to build almost anything with wood if we develop our expertise and adjust our attitudes, an expert says.
Anything but an ordinary greenhouse
A wood-structured windowless greenhouse consumes only half as much energy as a traditional glass greenhouse. In addition to producing food, Pasi Herranen鈥檚 invention could generate electricity and excess heat in the future.
The cost of 鈥榝ast fashion鈥 鈥 Up to 92 million tonnes of waste and 79 trillion litres of water consumed per year to make garments
The fashion industry contributes to 10% of global pollution. A system-wide transition needed immediately to reduce environmental costs of the fashion industry, a new Aalto University study concludes in Nature Reviews Earth & Environment journal.
Professor Marko Hinkkanen's research group receives the SEMIKRON Innovation Award
The award is given for outstanding innovations in the field of power electronics in Europe
Water knowledge has a central role in the mitigation of climate change
World Water Day 2020, on 22 March, is about water and climate change 鈥 and how the two are inextricably linked.
New sauna space Laude opens in startup hub A Grid
Otaniemi's new public sauna, Laude, will be opened on the Aalto University Otaniemi campus. The 125 sqm sauna facility, located in startup community A Grid, has been renovated during the past year and opens during the spring 2020.
Capital of the campus nature
Nature enhances the economic value of the area and contributes to the wellbeing of the people
From birch to poppies 鈥 how the fabric was created for Marimekko鈥檚 unique shirt dress
The yarn spun from Ioncell庐 fibre is stronger than its commercial equivalent and performed excellently in the printing process and washing tests. The chemicals used to make the fibre were completely recycled too.
Aalto University T枚枚l枚鈥檚 art competition seeks radical creativity
Aalto University published an invited art competition that seeks to find public art to be situated in two spaces in Aalto T枚枚l枚
Take a campus survey 鈥 the survey is open until March 11
Share your opinion about your university environment, and you can win great prizes!
The combination of plant-based particles and water forms an 'eco' super-glue
In a collaboration between Aalto and other research institutions, a new, ecological adhesive has been developed that rivals superglue in strength
Pricing principle for charging electric cars to change
The pricing principle for the charging of electric cars on campus will change on Friday, February 28 at 16.00 (4:00 pm). Instead of the previously used time-based charge, you will be charged based on how much energy you use.
Disruptions in water distribution in the Otaniemi area
HSY announced that there will be a break in the water supply distribution in the Otaniemi area on Wed 19.2. (Konemiehentie 2 and Tietotie 1), Fri 21.2. (Maarintie 8), Thu 5.3. (Vuorimiehentie 2).
Join Aalto Ventures Program Summer Course - Creating Multidimensional Experiences!
Aalto Ventures Program Summer Course Creating Multidimensional Experiences will be running again in August 2020 鈥 signup is now open!
A joint laboratory of circular economy was opened in Otaniemi
The Geological Survey of Finland, VTT and Aalto University work together with industry to develop solutions for the needs of a carbon-neutral and resource-efficient society.
EIT Manufacturing Info session 2020 - Call results and Business Plan 2020
A status update on EIT Manufacturing activities e.g. Project call results, Match Making Events, EIT Manufacturing MSc School and Upcoming call)
Access control changing on the Otaniemi campus
Due to the changes in the locking and access control system at Aalto University, mobility in the university buildings is changing also to students.
Take care of good hand hygiene during the flu season
Hand sanitizer dispensers have been added to lobbies of Otaniemi campus buildings.
Building with wood is a climate-friendly option 鈥 the Wood Wonders exhibition provides five interesting viewpoints on construction
Forest wood used in buildings can bind carbon for centuries. Wood is a strong and versatile building material that improves indoor air quality, reduces the need for heating and air conditioning 鈥 and provides pleasure.
Ville Jokela, new campus developer
Aalto University Campus and Real Estate's new managing director Ville Jokela knows Otaniemi since all the way from his childhood.
