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Suburban residents get inspired by collaborative efforts
11.06.2014 Planning work based on the needs of residents and collaboration with professionals is being instigated in order to develop suburbs.
How should residents' needs be considered in housing production?
08.04.2014 In the planning and construction of housing, new ways are needed to benefit from the requirements, values and experiences of residents.
Uncertainty worth tolerating in design
05.11.2013 In conceptualising new services, getting a moment of insight might involve a long wait. Patience is nevertheless worthwhile, according to a recent doctoral dissertation.
Academy of Finland funding for Handling Mind research project
12.02.2013 A multidisciplinary research consortium led by Maarit Mäkelä, Professor at the Department of Design of the School of Arts, Design and Architecture, and Pirita Seitamaa-Hakkarainen, Professor of Craft Studies at the University of Helsinki, has received a grant of nearly EUR 1 million for their Handling Mind research project. The grant has been awarded from the Academy of Finland’s Research Programme on the Human Mind.
Memories and experiences make a piece of jewellery important for a woman
15.01.2013 Women own and wear jewellery for the sake of others. Through their use of jewellery, women indicate belonging to a certain group, such as family or persons with a similar worldview or values. Jewellery is important for women, as it is associated with a number of significant memories and personal experiences.
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