News: Archive 2011
A virtual symphony orchestra created for studying concert hall acoustics
15.11.2011
The doctoral dissertation of Master of Science (Technology) Jukka Pätynen to be publicly examined at Aalto University states that the acoustics of concert halls can be studied in a more versatile manner than before with the help of a virtual symphony orchestra.
A 3D-model reveals nutrient transport pathways to nearby watercources
28.11.2011
Nutrient loads from agriculture are higher than from any other source in Finland. Heavy autumn rainfall can wash nutrients from fields into nearby waterways.
News / Ten draft designs make it through to the second stage of the Builders of the Future design contest
28.11.2011
The Builders of the Future design contest cooperatively organised by Aalto University and the Association of Professional Graphic Designers in Finland Grafia and the Finnish Association of Designers Ornamo has entered its second stage
News / WDC year starts on New Year's night
30.12.2011
World Design Capital Helsinki 2012 gets underway at the traditional New Year celebrations organised by the City of Helsinki. The festivities take place on Saturday 31 December 2011 starting at 22.00 on Senate Square.
New Year’s resolution to the world will be given by the young designer Minna Piironen, last springs graduate from Aalto University.