Diploma works in Housing Design
The diploma works for the professorship in Housing Design encompass a wide range of topics. Students have the freedom to pursue their interests but are urged to explore topics covered in the research and artistic work of the professorship.
Urban Infill, 2023
BASIC COURSE. The task was to explore how the connection to the surrounding nature was reflected in the layouts of residential spaces, communal areas, and the outdoor areas, with Herttoniemi's infill development as the design focus.
Memory-friendly Living in Kirkkonummi 2022
DESIGN STUDIO. This studio focused on designing a memory-friendly housing neighborhood in Kirkkonummi, near the future community health center.
Courses for doctoral students at Metrology Research Institute at Aalto University
This document contains courses given at Aalto University that have been found suitable for doctoral students in measurement science and technology.
Example custom program
What does a customised short-term program at Aalto University entail? Check out our example program for more insight.
In between Scales and Typologies, 2024
BASIC COURSE. The assignment for the basic course in housing design was to design an apartment building in East Helsinki. The site was located between a 1960s suburb and a detached housing area.
Circular Drifter
RESEARCH PROJECT. Circular Drifter is a concept for a relocatable, disassemblable building serving as a living lab for circular construction solutions.
Closing Loops
RESEARCH PROJECT. The Mustikkamaa pilot project, undertaken by Aalto University and the City of Helsinki, seeks to be a pioneer in circular economy construction by using materials sourced from demolition sites.
Sustainability in Action: How CS Studies Shape Ramboll’s Regenerative Design Approach
An excursion to Ramboll offered valuable insights into how systems thinking and regenerative design are applied in a company context.
Research & Publications
The team of the professorship of Housing Design publishes both artistic and scientific publications.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions for the Aalto Science Institute International Summer Research Programme.
AScI International Summer Research Programme - project list
Projects for the AScI International Summer Research Programme are listed on this page.
Reuse of materials, City of Helsinki 2023
DESIGN STUDIO. The students examined ways to reuse construction waste in Helsinki, highlighting differences between circular design aesthetics and current practices.
Time-based Design, City of Turku 2024
DESIGN STUDIO. The assignment was to design a residential block based on the principles of adaptability and design for disassembly. In collaboration with the city of Turku, the site was located in Linnanniemi, a future urban district that combines work and living in a culturally significant area.