Landscape architecture
Landscape Research Laboratory
Landscape laboratory brings together landscape architecture research projects, collaboration networks, publication projects and dissertations
Ongoing research projects
Arboretum Otaniemi
Our aim is to raise public awareness of the variety and significance of trees in the campus landscape.
CoolGreen
The project examines cooling benefits of urban nature in dense urban environments.
Just Trees
The project examines multispecies well-being and accessibility of urban nature in densifying cities.
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.
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.
IFLA Declaration“The landscape architectural profession seeks to increase awareness of the relationship between natural and cultural aspects of design”
News
Adaptive Reuse Seminar in Cambridge, UK
Two-day seminar in Cambridge on adaptive reuse of Downing Site, with student proposals, expert talks, and site visit.
Training available in AI, research data management, research ethics + more – register now!
New topics included! Registrations for spring 2026 are open.
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