Indigenous Building Materials, Rwanda
Revitalising tangible and intangible cultural heritage through indigenous building materials and techniques in Rwanda
Biodiversity, Rwanda
Balancing Biodiversity Conservation and Community Livelihoods in Rwanda’s UNESCO Biosphere Landscapes.
Ondiri Wetland, Kenya
Safeguarding Ondiri Wetland: Integrating Community Stewardship, Spatial Planning, and Ecological Restoration.
Inclusive Play, Kenya
Play for all: Architectural design principles and community co-creation for accessible, disability-inclusive playgrounds in coastal Kenya.
Women Enterpreneurs, Nepal
Enabling marginalized women and youth through non-traditional enterprises within municipal ecosystems in Kailali.
Cultural Tourism, Nepal
Heritage as Livelihood: Co-designing Maithili Cultural Tourism for Marginalized Youth in Janakpurdham, Madhesh Province.
Wappu Zero Emission Logistics (E-Cargo Bike Delivery for Otaniemi Campus)
#project #sustainable events #sustainable nudges #mobility
Otaniemi E-cargo is a community-led logistics service, which moves everything a Teekkari needs, with zero emissions.
Regenerative Textile Garden
This student-led initiative at the Aalto Test Site cultivates fibre and dye plants for natural textile crafts while restoring the garden ecosystem through regenerative practices.
Campus nature is alive and changing – how dynamic design shapes everyday environments
With the right plant choices and an understanding of microclimates, it is possible to create plant communities that thrive with minimal maintenance.
Department of Architecture Personnel
Get to know our leadership, professors, lecturers and university teachers.
Crust x CS Alumni Talks
Three Creative Sustainability students share their insights on an Alumni Event organised by the student association Crust. They discuss the importance of alumni engagement with current students as a way of showcasing possible future workflows, while alleviating stress about post-graduation uncertainty.
Wood recycling project
#recycling #artistic_interventions #circular_economy #workshop
Fun and creative ways to repurpose wood.
Aalto ChaiR (Aalto Chain Reaction)
#supportive community network #sustainable events / sustainability events #recycling / circular economy #activism
Aalto ChaiR connects people, tools, and resources to reduce waste on campus by repairing, repurposing, and recycling together.
Solar NRB (Noraebang): Sustainable Korean Karaoke Booth on Campus
#project #sustainable events #sustainable materials #new sustainable innovations and prototypes
Solar NRB is a Korean-style karaoke booth that brings together sustainable materials, and cultural
exchange to create a welcoming, sustainability-driven social space at Aalto.
Test Site Summer Café
#project #sustainable_communities_and_networks #sustainable events
Aalto Test Site's summer pop-up, non-profit café offering affordable, sustainable snacks and a welcoming outdoor space for all.
Creative Sustainability Graduation Show 2025
At this year's Arts Grad Show, held at the beginning of the academic year, visitors were captivated by the innovative works of 2025 graduates from the Creative Sustainability program. This annual showcase is a testament to the collaborative efforts of the School of Arts, Design and Architecture, the School of Business, and the School of Chemical Engineering, all united in their commitment to addressing today's pressing sustainability challenges such as climate crisis, biodiversity loss, and socio-ecological disturbances.
Sustainable Construction
What does architecture and construction look like within the limits of the planet’s carrying capacity?
Our group researches, teaches and develops both new and traditional approaches to sustainable construction. We actively collaborate with cities, municipalities and actors in the building sector.
Our research focuses on resource flows in the built environment, life cycle assessment, circular economy, innovative materials, and the climate and biodiversity impacts of construction.
In our bachelor’s-level courses, we teach the anatomy and metabolism of buildings, the basics of building materials and structures, as well as sustainable development in the built environment. At the master’s level, studies focus on advanced topics in sustainability and circular economy, complemented by architectural design studios.
Our site is under construction until 25 November.