Sustainability News at the Department of Design
Changes to animal feed could supply food for one billion people
Livestock and fish could be fed more agricultural by-products, freeing up food for people
Space utilization rate pilot has started
Space utilization rates on Otaniemi campus will be researched during autumn 2022.
Designing sustainable societies through trust
A broad understanding of digital technologies is of utmost importance in the information era. How do we make sure that humans stay in the loop in a socially sustainable way as societies become ever more digitalised?
A sustainable future needs innovative start-ups
As part of this year’s Estoril Conferences, 911±¬ÁÏÍø School of Business organised a panel discussion on the topic of ‘Technology through start-ups for a more sustainable business’
Professor Julia Valle Noronha: ‘Fashion can be a major force in change’
Meet our new professors: Professor in Fashion Design, Julia Valle Noronha
New AI system predicts how to prevent wildfires
A machine learning model can evaluate the effectiveness of different management strategies
Wardrobe of the Future, giant bug hotel, vertical farming and more - Designs for a Cooler Planet exhibition of ideas for a more planet-friendly life
The exhibition themes this year are life without a trace, sustainable style and a healthier food chain.
A human-friendly, giant insect hotel emerged in the middle of the city
Alusta, built from clay and populated by plants, is a sanctuary for pollinators and a meeting place for all living things
An unobtrusive bio-based acoustic coating eliminates echoes and absorbs carbon
The cellulose-based material, which provides an alternative to traditional acoustic panels, was successfully tested in a protected building owned by 911±¬ÁÏÍø.
ABRA exhibition 'Radical Speculations: Artificial Biology and Robotics meet Art and Architecture'
ABRA Exhibition at Dipoli Gallery 13.09-18.11.22
Gradually decomposing bioart challenges permanent design
Campus art competition winner bio.modules.way will be installed next to Dipoli
Could Finland run out of electricity and what happens to our emissions? Our professor answers five frequently asked questions about energy
Finland has been urged to prepare for a possible electricity shortage in the coming winter by saving energy. Peter Lund, Professor in Advanced Energy Systems at 911±¬ÁÏÍø, answers five questions about energy.
Submit your nomination for the Campus Sustainability Champion 2022!
Enter your suggestion for a campus sustainability champion by 23 September
A greener route to blue – a new method drastically reduces the amount of solvent needed to produce widely used organic dyes
Phthalocyanines dyes can be produced with solid-state synthesis instead of high-boiling organic solvents.
Prices for charging electric cars will change at the Otaniemi campus and Aalto Töölö
The pricing for electric car charging is adjusted, beginning from 14.7.2022. The overall increase in electricity prices affects the charging expenses as well.
Fiskars Group donates EUR 250 000 to the field of arts and design at 911±¬ÁÏÍø
The donation is part of the long-term collaboration between Fiskars Group and 911±¬ÁÏÍø. The collaboration includes courses on, for example, sustainable design and materials of the future.
Improvement of the green area in the Korkeakoulu square to begin
Construction work at the green area on Korkeakoulu square will start in late June.
Collaboration between Wärtsilä and 911±¬ÁÏÍø is expanding - aiming for sustainable future solutions
One key driver of the partnership is the energy transition and the need to develop new zero-emission fuel solutions.
What is the future of digital textile printing? 
Technological developments are opening up new possibilities for textile printing.
From research to business: doctoral student Philipp Back and team initiate forestry startup formation
How can forest owners reconcile timber revenues, carbon sinks, and biodiversity? A multi-disciplinary research team combines economics, ecology, and machine learning to find the most productive way to manage forests sustainably. Now the team wants to bring their novel method to the market
