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Mari Ariluoma is a Doctoral Researcher and long-term part-time lecturer in the Department of Architecture at Aalto University, actively contributing to landscape architecture research and education. Her work bridges academic inquiry with professional practice through her partnership at Nomaji Landscape Architects, which received Finland's State Award in Architecture in 2023 for pioneering sustainable design.
Her research centers on urban ecological systems, with primary focus areas including landscape architecture, sustainable urban planning, biodiversity conservation, and carbon neutrality. She investigates how green infrastructure integrates ecological functions with human well-being, developing practical tools like the Espoo Green Factor for quantifying environmental benefits in urban development projects. Her approach emphasizes co-benefits between climate mitigation and habitat creation.
Recent publications reveal strong trends toward applied sustainability solutions, particularly in residential-scale interventions that optimize biodiversity and carbon sequestration while creating functional public spaces. Her work consistently connects theoretical frameworks with competition-winning designs for hospitals, neighborhoods, and waterfront areas.
Key scientific awards include:
- State Award in Architecture (2023) for Nomaji's landscape architecture contributions
- Top 3 prizes in Antuo Hill Museums (2021) and Guoshen National Museum (2021) competitions
- 1st prize in Junatie urban planning competition (2019)
- 1st prize in Clean Vallisaari Innovation Competition (2016)
Ariluoma's collaborative practice involves multidisciplinary teams including JKMM Architects, L-Arkkitehdit Oy, and environmental consultants. Her projects like the Espoo Green Factor tool and Vallisaari island development demonstrate integration of ecological science with design innovation, often addressing historical contexts and community needs through temporary installations and permanent urban interventions.
