Car-Free ‘Green Heart’ Quad Proposed For Aalto University

Artist's rendering of proposed Aalto University "Green Heart" via Luca Peralta

A proposal for a new car-free central campus at Finland's Aalto University provides a cozy green space for pedestrians while fostering community among students. Read more →

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In Finland, A Solar-Powered Library That’s All Angles

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A proposal for a new library in Finland makes use of an angled roof covered in greenery that you can walk up from the street -- as well as a whole lot of solar. Read more →

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Fastest Electric Car On Ice Tops 150 MPH

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Cold weather can present challenges for electric vehicles, but not for one developed at a Helsinki university, which hit 156.64 mph on a frozen lake. Read more →

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Blueberry Infused Solar Cell Not A New Drink

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Visitors to Aalto University's Multidisciplinary Institute of Digitalisation and Energy Demo Day made solar cells from carbon nanobuds and blueberries. Read more →

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US Finland Embassy Seeks LEED Platinum

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The US Embassy in Helsinki, Finland is getting a retrofit that will dramatically reduce its carbon footprint and make it eligible for LEED Platinum certification. Read more →

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U.S. Embassy Installing Micro Wind Power

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The U.S. Embassy in Helsinki, Finland, has installed a special micro wind turbine system to cut costs while highlighting green tech made in the U.S.A. Read more →

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Russia Joins High Speed Rail Elite

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VR Group and Russian Railways have announced that the Allegro high-speed rail between Finland and Russia has begun service, shaving 2 hours off commutes. Read more →

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