Landscape architecture

Landscape Architecture

The skill of making the shared landscape sustainable, functional and beautiful

    Suomenlinna / Ranja Hautamäki

    Landscape Architecture

    The skill of making the shared landscape sustainable, functional and beautiful

      Elisa_Lähde_maisema-arkkitehtuurin opetusta lapissa

      Landscape Architecture

      The skill of making the shared landscape sustainable, functional and beautiful

        Maisema-arkkitehtuurin opiskelijoita rannalla - Jyrki Sinkkilä

        Landscape Architecture

        The skill of making the shared landscape sustainable, functional and beautiful

          Maisema-arkkitehtuurin opiskelijoita kalliorannalla - Jyrki Sinkkilä

          Landscape Architecture

          The skill of making the shared landscape sustainable, functional and beautiful

            Maisema-arkkitehtuurin opiskelijoita laaksossa - Jyrki Sinkkilä

            Landscape Research Laboratory

            Landscape laboratory brings together landscape architecture research projects, collaboration networks, publication projects and dissertations

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            Ongoing research projects

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            Map with trees, roads, and labels. Labels include Ace p., Til c., and Que ro. Some areas are highlighted with red and blue lines.
            Landscape architecture

            Arboretum Otaniemi

            Our aim is to raise public awareness of the variety and significance of trees in the campus landscape.
            Aerial view of a communal garden area with parked cars, green spaces, pathways, and playground adjacent to residential buildings.
            Landscape architecture

            CoolGreen

            The project examines cooling benefits of urban nature in dense urban environments.
            Two people sit on the grass in a park, partially shaded by trees, with colourful flowers and greenery in the background.
            Landscape architecture

            Just Trees

            The project examines multispecies well-being and accessibility of urban nature in densifying cities.
            Co-creating Urban Nature - workshop image - article thumbnail
            Landscape architecture

            Laajasalo Nature Visions

            This research engages with urban stakeholders and explores various future scenarios in which human-nature interactions in Helsinki urban area have transitioned towards sustainable, participatory, and resilient states.
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            Close-up of textured tree bark covered in moss and lichen

            Maisemablogi

            In the "Landscape Blog", our doctoral researchers present their research topics. The themes explored in their work include issues related to climate change, biodiversity loss, and the well-being of humans and other species in relation to landscapes and green infrastructure, as well as methods of urban and landscape planning, and both historical and current developments.

            “The landscape architectural profession seeks to increase awareness of the relationship between natural and cultural aspects of design”

            IFLA Declaration

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            Person sitting under a tree reading a book. The tree has green leaves and the person is wearing a grey shirt and blue trousers.
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            Thesis Retreat at Hvittorp Conference Centre at Kirkkonummi

            Are you writing your thesis and need a few days just for that? Welcome to the Thesis Writing Retreat! This retreat is for all students working on their thesis – bachelor’s, master’s, diploma work, final projects, and doctoral dissertations.
            A modern lobby with a large brown sectional sofa, colourful artwork, and a staircase. A '50' logo is on the back wall.
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            Hanaholmen’s 50th anniversary exhibition lives on online – making the history of Finnish–Swedish cooperation accessible worldwide

            MeMo Institute at Aalto University has produced a virtual 3D version of the anniversary exhibition of Hanaholmen.
            A person stands on glowing red steps with text promoting Ignite program for summer 2026. 'Take your first step' is written.
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            Stop applying for jobs and build your own startup instead at Ignite

            Applications for the Ignite summer accelerator program 2026 are open. Apply by March 8.
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            Soil Laboratory Exhibition – Exploring the Dialogue Between Human and the Earth in Utsjoki

            Soil Laboratory explores the relationship between humans and the earth as a living landscape through ceramic practices in Utsjoki.
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