Tommy Lindgren
Lecturer
Lecturer
T201 Dept. Architecture
Full researcher profile
Email
tommy.lindgren@aalto.fi
Phone number
+358503771428
Honors and awards
The Aalto ARTS Annual Teaching Award 2024
The Aalto ARTS Teaching Award is a prestigious annual recognition within the Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture, celebrating exceptional dedication, innovative teaching methods, and commitment to student wellbeing. It highlights instructors who advance departmental development, foster positive learning environments, and merge research with practice.<br/><br/>Tommy Lindgren (Lecturer, Urban Design) was recognized for being an inspiring, dedicated educator with a positive and curious approach to teaching and pedagogical development.<br/><br/>Tommy Lindgren is an exceptionally dedicated and inspiring educator who brings both enthusiasm and deep expertise to his teaching. His positive and curious mindset fosters an engaging and supportive learning environment, encouraging students to think critically and creatively. Beyond the classroom, Tommy is always open to discussing and exploring ways to develop and enhance teaching methods. He actively collaborates with colleagues to refine pedagogical approaches and structures. In addition to his teaching contributions, Tommy plays a significant societal role as a frequent speaker in the media, where he discusses pressing issues in urban design. His ability to connect academic knowledge with real-world challenges demonstrates his commitment to shaping not only his students' understanding but also the broader public discourse on urban development.
Award or honor granted for academic or artistic career
Department of Architecture
Mar 2025
Honorary Mention for the Teacher of the Year award.
On behalf of TOKYO ry 🌀, the student association of the School of ARTS at Aalto University, an Honorary Mention for the Teacher of the Year award. Students from across the School recognize dedication and effort in teaching.
Award or honor granted for academic or artistic career
Department of Architecture
Jan 2026
SAFA Diploma for supervising the Thesis of Architect Heikki Myllyniemi
SAFA Diploma for supervising the Thesis of Architect Heikki Myllyniemi, recipient of the Gerda and Salomo Wuorio prize for best Architectural Thesis of the year.
Award or honor granted for a specific work
Department of Architecture
Jan 2026
The Annual Prize from The Finnish Society of Urban Planning
The Finnish Society of Urban Planning's annual prize for meaningful work regarding urban planning, given in 2022 to the 'Kenen Kaupunki?' -pamphlet. Lindgren is one of the authors of the essays of the pamphlet.
Award or honor granted for a specific work
School Common ARTS
Jan 2022
Teacher of the Year
Award or honor granted for a specific work
Department of Architecture
Dec 2019
Teacher of the Year
Award or honor granted for a specific work
Department of Architecture
Dec 2014
SAFA Diploma for supervising the Thesis of Architect Emmi Jääskeläinen
SAFA Diploma for supervising the Thesis of Architect Emmi Jääskeläinen, recipient of the Gerda and Salomo Wuorio prize for best Architectural Thesis of the year.
Award or honor granted for a specific work
Department of Architecture
Jan 2015
Publications
Tommy Lindgren
2026
Aukio
Ranja Hautamäki, Tommy Lindgren
2025
Yhdyskuntasuunnittelu - Finnish Journal of Urban Studies
Ranja Hautamäki, Tommy Lindgren
2025
Aukio
Tommy Lindgren
2025
Arkkitehti
Tommy Lindgren
2024
Architectural Research in Finland
Tommy Lindgren
2024
Arkkitehti
Tommy Lindgren
2024
Towards more sustainable residential areas
Tommy Lindgren
2024
Kohti kestävämpiä asuinalueita
Tommy Lindgren
2024
Arkkitehti
Tommy Lindgren
2024
Research in Arts and Education