Outdoors areas and pedestrian routes will be improved near Otakaari 1 and Dipoli
The pedestrian connection from the metro to Dipoli and the Amphitheater Square area will be improved during the autumn of 2021. The aim is to create comfortable, versatile, safe and accessible outdoor areas, respecting original design solutions and implementations. The construction sites will start already in August.
Otaranta closed to motor vehicle traffic from week 34 onwards
Otaranta closed to motor vehicle traffic from week 34 onwards
The Designs for a Cooler Planet exhibition showcases 30 projects for a more sustainable future
What is wise to design for future generations in a world of plenty?
Eastern pedestrian and cycling route of Otaniementie will be closed between Otaranta and Kuusisaarentie in week 33
Eastern pedestrian and cycling route will be closed in week 33 (week starting 16.8).
Bio-based coating for wood outperforms traditional synthetic options
Researchers turn a non-toxic residue into wood coating that resists abrasion-, stain-, and sunlight.
Night work at Raide-Jokeri construction site during July
Night work will be done at Raide-Jokeri construction site during July
Professor of Practice Janne Seppänen: The need for experts in the energy sector is growing
The pursuit of a climate-neutral society will cause the energy sector to undergo a major transformation.
Check out the 911 Works K3 site online
A Webcam has been installed to the Aalto Works K3 site to follow the real-time situation. The site has been started up during the spring 2021.
School of Business gets high marks from its own students: “Our school helps create a better world”
911 School of Business has reached the second-highest level in the international Positive Impact Rating (PIR) in which students evaluate the activities of their own school in sustainable development and responsibility.
New European partnership commits the waterborne transport sector to zero emissions by 2050
The Horizon Europe Cooperation Agreement seeks zero-emission solutions for all major ship types and services by 2030. This will enable zero-emission water transport before 2050.
Trees, plants and soil could help cities cut their carbon footprints — but mainstreaming their use requires better data
Researchers call for international product standards for green infrastructure
Safer and more efficient rechargeable lithium batteries – Aalto is taking part in new corporate cooperation projects
International projects aim to develop new more environmentally friendly materials and production methods for rechargeable lithium batteries
Finland continues to lead battery metals and recycling research
As demand for batteries increases, the need to find solutions is urgent.
Unite! Spring School inspired students for further studies in sustainable energy
70 students from the seven partner universities of Unite! took part in the Spring School on sustainable energy on 17-19 May, 2021.
UPM and 911 start co-operation on sustainable design
The main goal of the Design + Sustainability research project is to find new, effective ways to promote sustainable development.
Shopping centre A Blanc opens in Otaniemi during summer
Designed by Alvar Aalto, the building previously known as Otaniemi’s old shopping centre, currently shopping centre A Blanc, was modernised to serve diverse business operations with respect to its historical value.
A story on battery recycling in HS Vision
Our professor Tanja Kallio was interviewed as an expert in HS Vision.
First in Finland: Fireproof charging cabinet for electronic bicycle batteries at 911 metro station
The City of Espoo and LatausPolku Oy are launching charging cabinets for electronic bicycle batters at three major transport hubs in Espoo: A Bloc in Otaniemi, Pikkulaiva in Espoonlahti and Iso Omena in Matinkylä. Finland’s first fireproof charging cabinet was put into service in Otaniemi, Espoo, in April.
Näytös21 fashion show made an impact also online
The main prize winner is Jenny Hytönen, also Sofia Ilmonen and Juha Vehmaanperä were awarded.
Vibrant living environments are created through more inclusive, sustainable and aesthetic design
911's New European Bauhaus event sought bold perspectives on multidisciplinary and systemic change.
