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Laura Arpiainen is a Professor in the Department of Architecture at Aalto University, affiliated with the School of Arts, Design and Architecture. Her work focuses on healthcare architecture, universal design, and inclusive urban environments. She leads projects addressing integrated living solutions for persons with memory decline and advocates for human-scale, sensory-oriented design in healthcare facilities.
Laura's research aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly those addressing health and well-being (SDG 3) and sustainable cities (SDG 11). She has organized major international conferences like ARCH24 (2024), emphasizing best practices in design for health. Her academic contributions span books, anthologies, and peer-reviewed articles on topics ranging from accessibility standards to climate-resilient urban planning.
She has secured grants as Principal Investigator for projects such as the MonIA consortium (2021–2022) and Esteettömyys: YK:n vammaissopimus ja rakennetun ympäristön esteettömyys (2021). Her work bridges academia and practice, with media engagements in outlets like YLE Areena and Psykiatriset osastot ovat edelleen koppeja käytävillä.
Laura’s keynote lectures, including at the University of British Columbia (2024), explore how urban design can promote health equity and sustainability. Her research highlights the interplay between built environments and human well-being, emphasizing accessibility and sensory design for diverse populations.
