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Elisa Maarit Lähde serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Architecture at Aalto University, where she advances sustainable urban design through interdisciplinary research at the intersection of landscape architecture, ecology, and planning. Her work focuses on transforming urban environments through biodiversity integration and socio-ecological innovation.
Dr. Lähde's research centers on urban biodiversity mainstreaming, regenerative design frameworks, and landscape architectural storytelling. She pioneers approaches for integrating ecosystem services into urban planning, with particular emphasis on climate adaptation, green-blue infrastructure, and human-nature connection building. Her methodologies frequently employ co-creative processes with stakeholders to develop context-specific socio-ecological solutions.
Recent publications (2024-2025) demonstrate a cohesive research trajectory examining practical applications of biodiversity principles across diverse urban contexts. Key thematic clusters include: (1) ecological assessment frameworks for built environments; (2) regenerative design strategies for Anthropocene challenges; (3) maritime spatial planning innovations; and (4) narrative techniques for enhancing ecological literacy. Her work bridges theoretical rigor with Finnish and international case studies, reflecting strong commitment to both scholarly contribution and real-world implementation.
Dr. Lähde's scholarly contributions have been recognized through significant professional accolades:
- First prize in the Elielinaukio architectural competition (December 2021) for Helsinki Central Railway Station surroundings renewal
- Finalist in Ericsson Innovation Awards for FoodGrid project (June 2017) addressing Future of Food challenges
- First prize in International Stormwater Innovation Competition (November 2014) for urban furniture with water detention
- Honorary mention in Hiedanranta ideas competition (January 2017) for "There’s a New Town in the City" proposal
While specific advising relationships and grant funding details aren't documented in available materials, her research portfolio demonstrates substantial collaborative engagement through multi-institutional publications and competition participations that likely involve student mentorship and research team leadership.
