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The Architectural League Prize for Young Architects + Designers is an annual portfolio competition for early-career practitioners in North America. Established in 1981, the competition is entered around a yearly theme. This year, the 2024 Young Architects + Designers Committee proposed the theme Dirty, prompting designers to look beyond their presentations of professionalism, respectability, and expertise and reject the sanitized ways of working.

The original work of the six winners of the 2024 League Prize for Young Architects + Designers is now on view in an online exhibition. The installations created for this occasion showcase the wide variety of responses and interpretations of the overarching theme. The projects presented online and in some instances also locally on-site, challenge traditional architectural practices and offer an immersive introduction to the works of the winners. In addition to the installations, a diverse program of lectures has been scheduled to develop the theme further.

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Read on to discover the profiles of the 6 winners.

The Natural Materials Lab, led by Lola Ben-Alon at Columbia University GSAPP, explores raw, earth, and fiber-based building materials. Combining experimental research with teaching, the Lab integrates new technologies and historical techniques to envision socially and ecologically sustainable futures through material experimentation, design/build projects, policy investigations, and installations. Developed for the Architecture Leagues Dirty-themed 2024 exhibition, Material Kitchens for Medicinal Bricks presents a brick-making method using raw earth, plants, human hands, tools, and machines.

Based in Mexico City and Oaxaca City, Erik Carranza founded Anonima with Sindy Martnez Lortia in 2007. The studio undertakes design and research projects, exploring urban spatial practices from street-level interventions to institutional work, maintaining a playful character throughout. For this digital exhibition, The Architects New Dream asks whether the architects work is true architecture or a blend of various spatial practices. Linked to urban, industrial, graphic, and other design fields, the work of design reflects social dynamics. "Urban Life Saver for New Dreamers" is an evolving project for future city dwellers. This installation, focusing on children, aims to reimagine public space and architecture. It includes templates, stickers, measuring tools, game boards, comics, and drawing materials, inviting playful engagement with urban design and fostering new perspectives on city life.

Architect Strat Coffman's work investigates the "embodied subject as an agitator of design," in the designers own words. Operating from Ann Arbor and Los Angeles, Coffman creates installations, set pieces, performances, and wearable art. These provocative works engage the live body, challenging conventional design systems and encouraging "misinterpretation, readjustment, and misuse." In the 2024 League Prize digital exhibition, The Railings installation features a three-walled room with off-white, slightly askew tiles and faux stone walls. Inside, cushioned and stapped railings hint at the structures multiple uses, like a play bench, stretching bar, or resting lounge. Housed in a former Detroit tool and die business, now the Body Zone private club, this installation echoes the club's multifaceted space, blending lounge, theater, and gym elements.

Founded in 2021, the research and design collective Office Party is led by Chase Galis, Christina Moushoul, and Sonia Sobrino Ralston. The studio is involved in organizing temporary events, installations, and exhibitions that investigate the complex social and material networks of urban and political spaces. For the Dirt Exhibition, the office creates the installation Door Policy. In the context of parties and social gatherings, the door becomes one of the few points of control determining the selection of attendees. The installation looks at this entrance apparatus, prompting visitors to consider how materiality reinforces regulation, often leading to exclusion.

The office Partners of Place was established in 2023 by its five core members: Rayshad Dorsey, Joseph James, Diego Zubizarreta Otero, Julian Owens, and Michael Urueta. Through their projects and research initiatives, the design collective focuses on issues of social and environmental equity, employing speculative designs to envision a more inclusive future. As one of the six installations in the digital exhibition, Partners of Placce proposes "Unbounded Protests," a protest toolkit designed to support activists. Protests span civil rights, LGBTQ+ rights, women's suffrage, anti-war, environmental, and political causes. Each protest is unique, involving key players: the authority, protestor, anti-protestor, and bystander. The project examines spaces of protest and offers support to enhance visibility, amplify voices, and provide accessible information.

Located in Salt Lake City, Leah Wulfman works with spatial technologies across the physical and digital realm. Wulfmans installations often use digital tools such as AI and video game engines combined with physical elements of plastic, foam, weeds, or dirt. For the Dirt Exhibition, Wulfman developed an installation configured as a playable inflatable deconstructed bounce house. Titled Young Architects Project (YAP), the project aims to develop a mixed-reality video game that becomes an architectural drawing board played out on a kit-of-(play)-parts bounce house.

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Architect Stew Roberts spent his career designing libraries, quiet places for people to read and study.

But the founder of Maine's Johnson Roberts Associates Architects decided to go back to his roots with a recent project, creating a sanctuary for his family and friends on Westport Island. The result is what the Boston Globe called a "net-zero" home. It's impressively built right into the rocky landscape.

To accomplish net zero, the home would have to produce only residual amounts of air pollution, as the United Nations describes the term.

It's achieved in Westport with the help of 27 solar panels, which the Globe reports produce more electricity than the family needs. The home looks modern, yet rustic, with thermally modified poplar siding going from the ground to the flat roof. The wood was baked to remove moisture and prevent rot. There are also plenty of windows in the tall, rectangular, 2,500-square-foot dwelling.

The large corner windows borrow from Frank Lloyd Wright's classic designs, like Fallingwater in southwestern Pennsylvania. That 1936 abode was built around a waterfall.

"It's a Frank Lloyd Wright trick to open the corners of a room so it feels more connected to the outdoors," Roberts told the Globe.

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But the meat and potatoes of the design might be the abundant insulation, which is 6 inches thick on the exterior walls, with more in other parts of the build. Roberts describes this as the house's "skin."

"There is a continuous layer of exterior insulation on the outside of the frame that extends from the footings up over the roof, creating an extremely efficient, airtight envelope," Roberts told the newspaper. "An energy-recovery ventilator pulls fresh air into the home and pushes stale air out while transferring the moisture contained in them, too."

Natural wood highlights the interior layout, used in even the furniture. The result is a bright, well-lit design that feels as natural as its surroundings.

"They're done in the spirit of early modernists who designed furniture using the same material as the house," he said in the story.

The concept is part of a growing construction trend that focuses on nature and sustainability. These projects often meet strict guidelines to qualify as "green" buildings. A home in Oregon's Pringle Creek Community is the state's first LEED-certified house. It's part of a community that uses geothermal energy, solar power, and shared community spaces to lower costs, air pollution, and waste.

Some of the concepts highlight the fact that even simple actions can make a difference. Tightening up water waste around the house, for example, can result in thousands of gallons of saved H20 a year, and a lower utility bill. The World Wide Fund for Nature reports that two-thirds of the planet's population experiences a water shortage at least one month each year.

At Roberts' home, water is a central focus. The structure faces a nearby river, which provides great views. A patio seems to have been created among boulders that are a part of the nearby terrain. The porch opens to expose the dining area. It's a great setting for the jazz jams he hosts with friends, per the Globe.

With sustainability in mind, the use of natural elements and insulation helps to regulate the home's temperatures during season changes.

"It becomes about moving energy, not making it," Roberts told the Globe.

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The Boise Airport remodel process was initiated back in January in order to keep up with population growth. The project is not to exceed the amount of $42,465,000.

BOISE, Idaho The Boise City Council announced the approval of a contract with Fentress Architects for the Boise Airport's multi-million-dollar expansion. The Boise Airport (BOI) is undergoing the upgrades in order to keep up with population growth and accompanied demands for flights.

In April, BOI Director Rebecca Hupptold KTVB that airport officials are trying to keep up by "expanding everything."

The contract with Fentress is not to exceed the amount of $42,465,000; and an important factor to note is no taxpayer money is used for this project, as the airport is self-sufficient, according to Boise City Council. The budget for the expansion will be dispersed over the course of five years, with an option to extend into a sixth year.

The process was first initiated in January where the Boise Airport took the first steps to issue a Request for Qualifications (RFQ). This is where industry experts and stakeholders form committees to evaluate submissions. They then conduct interviews with those most qualified to execute concourse development and terminal improvements.

Fentress has helped with the design in major airports like BNA in Nashville, Tennessee and the PDX airport in Portland, Oregon. However, local architecture firms such as ZGA Architects, Cator Ruma and The Land Group will also contribute to airport expansions.

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The airport has seen a drastic increase in passenger traffic as Idaho's population has grown. Last year, BOI saw over 4.75 million passengers.

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You may step inside any project shes designedfrom stadiums and museums, to hotels and fire stations is an eye-opening experiencebut the unbuilt Zaha Hadid buildings offer similarly inspiring insights into her uncompromising vision.

Regarded as one of the most talented architects of our time, the late architects determination to challenge the status quo has left a legacy that redefines the boundaries of architectural convention. Her approach is demonstrated through her studios extensive portfolio, featuring instant icons that diverge from the typical architectural style to create iconic additions to skylines around the world. Yet, as we delve into the depths of her genius, we discover an indelible mark evident not only in her built structures, but in the concepts that remain unrealized. In these visions that never came to pass, the creative mind of Zaha Hadid is just as extraordinary; if not just a little too ahead of their time.

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The American Institute of Architects joined with Keep Knoxville Beautiful for the event, removing litter from the area of Austin-East High School.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. A group of community members and students gathered at Austin-East High School on Wednesday for an event meant to help clean the area around the school while also celebrating a federal holiday Juneteenth.

The American Institute of Architects and Keep Knoxville Beautiful joined to put on the first-ever Juneteenth Spruce Up. As part of the event, participants were given litter pickers, gloves, trash bags and safety vests as they picked up litter surrounding the school.

Organizers recommended people wear long pants and closed-toed shoes for the event. Children were welcome to participate as long as they were accompanied by a parent or guardian. It lasted from 9 a.m. through 11 a.m.

"We are out and about, cleaning up around Austin-East and the surrounding area, trying to get as much trash as we can. We're also connecting with community members as we're passing through, learning a little bit more about the neighborhood," said Jen McMahn, the component executive director for East Tennessee's chapter of the AIA. "Each year the American Institute of Architects, we come together to do Juneteenth trivia to better educate our members on the importance of Juneteenth. We've done that the last couple of years, but I wanted to do something different this year."

She said she wanted to make sure AIA members understood the historic significance of Juneteenth a day that celebrates the enforcement of freedom following the Civil War.

"Also trying to gain connections in the community to see how we can further serve them because as architects we are always trying to find ways to best serve our communities," she said.

Juneteenth marks the day when enslaved people were set free in Texas and when Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger established military command in the state and told people in the state that enslaved people were free. That happened on June 19, 1865.

The Civil War ended on April 9, 1865. For more than two months, some Southern slave owners refused orders to free enslaved people and only until they were met with military force were those chains broken and enslaved people were made free in the U.S.

For many, Juneteenth marks the day when slave owners were made to set people free. It is also known as Freedom Day and is sometimes referred to as America's second Independence Day.

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Skidmore, Owings & Merrill the architecture firm behind the Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building is aiming to turn skyscrapers into batteries, according to Interesting Engineering.

The firm has partnered with battery energy storage company Energy Vault to design sustainable building architectures that aim to accelerate carbon payback, the estimated time sustainable energy offsets the pollution from the construction of the project. They estimate it can achieve payback in three to four years.

"What if a building could become a battery?" Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (@SOM_Design) posted on X, formerly known as Twitter. "We've partnered with Energy Vault to optimize its gravity energy storage systemwhere heavy blocks stored high, when released, create energy that can be converted into electricity."

In the video, SOM showcased its "radical ideas," including the Burj Khalifa. It also announced the partnership with Energy Vault to build new buildings "where energy storage becomes an integral and sustainable part of our urban and natural environments, charting the course for a future powered by renewable energy."

"We are extremely pleased to begin this exclusive global partnership with Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, a firm with an unparalleled track record in developing some of the world's most remarkable structures," said Robert Piconi, chairman and chief executive officer at Energy Vault, according to Interesting Engineering. "Our strategic partnership with SOM opens a new multi-billion dollar market segment for Energy Vault focused on the future of sustainability in new building design and energy efficiency."

Though the partnership was announced in May 2024, Energy Vault and SOM have been working together for the past year, optimizing skyscraper architecture to include Energy Vault's gravity energy storage systems (GESS) in the skyscrapers in urban environments.

According to Enel Group, the success rate of GESS is 80-85%, meaning very little energy is lost in the gravity transfer. This makes GESS a reliable system of long-term storage when other energy systems, such as coal or wind, are unable to be used.

A test system in Texas found that gravity-generated energy can store 18 hours of energy, providing energy in the event of a power outage.

Also, the environmental impact is less than other forms of energy if using recycled materials or building the system into skyscrapers.

There are also companies using this type of energy in abandoned mines, where dropped sand underground acts as the energy source, eliminating the high costs and space of building new infrastructure. The International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis estimates that there are millions of abandoned underground systems in the world.

Investment into GESS could result in a demand for lucrative jobs across the world. It can also provide reliance on energy that doesn't produce global-heating-related weather disasters, such as droughts, wildfires, and hurricanes.

"Since our founding, SOM has pushed the boundaries of architecture and engineering, redefining what buildings can do for cities and communities," said SOM's Adam Semel. "This partnership with Energy Vault is a commitment not only to accelerate the world's transition away from fossil fuels, but also to explore, together, how the architecture of renewable energy can enhance our shared natural landscapes and urban environments."

While there is no timeline for the introduction of this gravity-based technology in skyscrapers, Energy Vault has announced plans for an EVx gravity storage system in China and South Africa to increase their storage needs by 2035.

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swiss pavilion joins nature and culture at expo 2025 osaka

Switzerlands nature and tradition of humanism have become the focus of the Swiss pavilion atExpo 2025 Osaka. Designed byManuel Herz Architects, the proposal envisions a building with a cluster ofplastic-basedspheres that interweave nature and culture, or natural space and manmade space, which are often thought of as separate and discreet. In other words, it is apaviliondeeply embedded in nature that grows into, overgrows, and surrounds the building. Beyond that, the architects seek to create a building with a tiny footprint, the smallest footprint of all previous Swiss pavilions from previous Expos.The lighter the building, the smaller the ecological footprint, the team shares.

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The exhibition area of the Swiss Pavilion consists of a double-chamber foil with a supporting structure held at ground level to avoid vertical circulation, elevators, or escalators. Manuel Herz Architects (see morehere) proposes to cover the spheres with plants overgrowing in every direction. We grow the plants in local nurseries so that every kilogram of plant weight corresponds to one kilogram of CO2 removed from the atmosphere,the studio clarifies.Meanwhile, the back-of-house features repurposed modular elements with an eventual afterlife. The foil, and ultimately the entire pavilion, are equally recyclable and will be converted into furniture and other uses onceExpo 2025 Osakaconcludes.

Swiss Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka

Structurally, the Swiss Pavilion requires a pneumatic shell made of ETFE. This Teflon-like polymeric plastic functions as a hollow chamber supported by a steel structure, allowing pneumatic pressure to be generated only within the building meaning thatno airlocks are required between exterior and interior.The inner and outer skins can be colored differently, creating a darkened interior despite a light appearance on the outside. The ETFE shell is fully recyclable and has a low weight per area. The supporting structure consists of spans bolted together at the intersections to prevent bending.

pneumatic shell made of ETFE

Lightness plays a key role in the scenography byBellprat Partner,who uses light and color as a means of staging. The spectral colors highlight the essence of each space within the Swiss Pavilion, ensuring a continuous narrative thread without words. In the Spheres of Swiss Innovation, visitors not only learn and experience what it takes to make innovation possible in Switzerland (nutrients and magic), but they can also co-create a Future Society with researchers, universities, and other participants, and test the thesis based on implemented examples on site (Living Lab). Visitors can also grab a Swiss innovation seed, allowing it to grow and flourish outside the spheres. Swiss innovations are offered to-go in the shop and the highest Sphere of the pavilion, while a roof-top bar offers scenic views of the bay of Osaka at Expo 2025.

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Imagine a home that not only provides shelter but actively helps clean the air. That's exactly what a new house in Japan does, thanks to the world's first carbon-absorbing concrete.

This innovative building material, called CO2-SUICOM, was used to create the block walls of the mountain resort home, located about 70 minutes from Tokyo. By literally sucking planet-heating carbon gas out of the atmosphere, this pollution-eating concrete could be a game-changer for sustainable construction, according to Interesting Engineering.

So how does it work? CO2-SUICOM was conceived through a collaboration between several Japanese companies. They replaced some of the cement in a concrete mix with industrial waste, then added other materials that absorb carbon dioxide.

The result is a concrete that pulls carbon out of the air during production and keeps it locked inside. In fact, the amount of dirty gas absorbed by CO2-SUICOM is enough to make it carbon neutral. That's a big step forward, considering cement production currently generates about 8% of global carbon pollution.

For this house in Japan, the designers at Nendo Studio took the eco-friendly concrete a step further. They used some 2,000 angled blocks stacked into walls that double as "filter screens," with plants nestled between the concrete layers.

To create the perfect balance of light, privacy, and visual appeal, the designers carefully adjusted the angles of the blocks.

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"Ultimately, the design transpires into blocks arranged in a gradient-like pattern," Nendo explains.

The best part? CO2-SUICOM has the same strength as regular concrete. Builders can use it in place of standard mixes, allowing the construction industry to cut pollution without compromising quality. As more buildings start using carbon-absorbing materials, the benefits will really add up.

So, when can you move into your own carbon-eating abode? There's no word yet on when CO2-SUICOM will hit the global market. But with innovations like this, the future of home building looks greener already. Wouldn't it feel amazing to live in a house that's beautiful, functional, and actively cleaning the air you breathe?

One small concrete block, one giant leap for sustainable living. If this carbon-capturing concrete becomes a new construction staple, it'll mean more houses that are chic, comfortable, and planet-friendly.

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JACKSON, Miss. On Thursday, State Auditor Shad White announced that Special Agents from his office arrested John Jackson, landscape architect and owner of JPA, Inc., on one count of false statements or representations to defraud the government.

Special Agents accused Jackson of submitting invoices to the City of Tutwiler for landscape architect services he never provided. These fraudulent submissions caused a loss to the city of $155,039.15.

This is one of the larger cases weve had this year, so I want to thank the investigators on my team for their diligent work and the prosecutors for being willing to take the case, said State Auditor Shad White.

Jackson faces up to five years in prison and $10,000 in fines if convicted. The Mississippi Office of the State Auditor presumes all persons arrested innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Report suspected fraud to the Auditors office online at any time by clicking the red button at http://www.osa.ms.gov or by calling 1-(800)-321-1275 during normal business hours.

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Museum of History and the Future, Turku building, Architecture contest images, Finland design photos

17 June 2024

Design: Sigge Architects

Location: Turku, southwest Finland

Winner announced for international design competition for worlds first Museum of History and the Future Selected from over 400 entries, leading Finnish architecture practice Sigge Architects has designed the winning scheme for the worlds first Museum of History and the Future in Turku, Finland The competition for the new museum, which is set to be completed in 2029 and is located in the citys harbour, attracted over 400 entries from across the globe Sigge Architects propose a design that sensitively interacts with its waterside location, creating a permeable site where the museum can act as a catalyst for the wider regeneration of the area

The city of Turku in southwest Finland has announced that Sigge Architects is the winner of an international architecture competition to design the worlds first Museum of History and the Future.

The idea to build a new museum in Turku was first proposed in 2011, when the city was the European Capital of Culture. The museum will be a highly interactive space, with a constantly evolving program of exhibitions showcasing the most creative and innovative scientific research and audio-visual techniques to explore the past and the future. Driven by Turku City Council, the organisers envisage the museum becoming a corner stone of cultural life in the region, with residents able to visit and see new exhibitions frequently throughout the year. The museum will also provide world class space to educate students and a diverse range of skilled jobs for the city.

An international jury of city leaders, trustees and experts appointed by the Finnish Architects Association SAFA selected the winner from over 400 anonymous entries. Sigge Architects, who since entering the competition have merged with another Finnish architecture practice to form Sarc + Sigge, has been awarded 70,000 euros with an additional 105,000 euros distributed to other shortlisted entrants.

Turku, which is Finlands oldest city, is transforming its post-industrial riverside district with a series of projects that are placing music, art and museums at the centre of the citys future as it prepares to celebrate its 800th birthday in 2029. This program of urban renewal is being coupled with an ambitious green agenda that will enable the city to become net zero by 2029 and carbon negative in the 2030s.

Minna Arve, Mayor of the City of Turku and Chair of the architecture competition jury, said: Over the last few years, Turku has built momentum and established a reputation as a thriving cultural city. Sigges design exemplifies the values of our city: experimental, sustainable, open and always looking to the future while cherishing the past. With a range of schemes nearing completion along the banks of river Aura, were excited for the future of Turku as European hub for art, music, museums and food.

The competition was launched in September 2023, with entrants encouraged to submit ambitious sustainable designs for the new landmark that will act as an anchor for the wider redevelopment of the Linnanniemi district which connects the city to its famous archipelago of more than 40,000 islands.

The Museum of History and the Future is at the heart of the citys plans for its 800th birthday in 2029. This 150,000 sq. ft site, located next to Turku Castle on the banks of the river Aura, will harness the latest experimental presentation methods and scientific research to present Turkus past, present and future to an expected 200,000 visitors a year, alongside Turku residents. The winning entry from Sarc Architects was chosen because of the firms sensitive design, which paid homage to Turkus history while complementing the citys bold redevelopment plans.

Once complete, the museum will act as catalyst for the wider transformation of the port area. Long-term, Turku wants this light-industrial zone to become the citys first arts quarter. The winning design was chosen because it will deliver an open and inclusive museum that broadens the appeal of the waterfront and the surrounding area.

Central to the judges decision was how the design interacts with Turku Castle. Construction on the fortress started in 1280 and today it is the largest medieval building in Finland and a symbol of the city. The winning scheme manages the need for an innovative, bold new building in the area without diminishing Turku Castles role in the city.

The design was also notable for its exceptional sustainability credentials, both in terms of operational and embodied carbon. Between 1990 and 2020 carbon emissions in Turku halved, with the city on track to hit 75 percent reduction by 2025 and climate positive, meaning it will save more emissions than it generates, by the 2030s.

Construction on the museum is expected to start in 2027 and be completed by 2029, with the building opening to the public in 2030.

Pekka Mki, project lead at architecture studio: It is a great joy and honour to win an international architectural competition in my hometown. The aim was to create a museum building that fits in scale and architecture with Turku Castle. The spaces are placed on one level, making the museum building and its surroundings function as a seamless whole.

About Sarc + Sigge SARC Architects, founded in 1965 in Helsinki, and SIGGE Architects Sigge Architects https://sarcsigge.fi/, founded in 1956 in Turku, merged in February this year forming Sarc + Sigge. The merger brings together two critical Finnish architecture firms that have received several architecture awards, both Finnish and international. The company employs 140 architecture professionals and has offices in Helsinki and Turku.

About the city of Turku Founded in 1229, Turku is the oldest city in Finland and the third largest conurbation in the country. The citys official population is just ove r200,000, with around 40,000 students in higher education.

The city has a long-established reputation for world class music, with Turku being home to oldest orchestra in the country, established in 1790. The Turku Philharmonic Orchestra is now being given a new state-of-the-art home along the banks of the River Aura in Music Hall Fuuga, which is under construction and is expected to be complete in 2026. Other cultural developments include Art House Turku, which was opened in 2022, and has provided affordable art studios in a renovated former tobacco factory in the centre of Finlands oldest city. Alongside a rich architectural and cultural history, Turku acts as a gateway to over 40,000 islands, the densest archipelago on the planet. Rich in biodiversity and stunning scenery, the network of islands has long drawn in researchers and nature enthusiasts.

The citys sustainability plans include deploying low-carbon construction techniques, the electrification of public transport, utilising sewage and waste to generate energy and extensive planting of biodiversity. As of 2022, the per person greenhouse gas emissions averaged 7.67 tonnes for Turku residents, versus the average in Finland of around 10 tonnes.

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