It’s never done alone – contact us and become part of SGT community! We are always looking for project ideas and enthusiastic mentors with various backgrounds.

CONTACT
Matleena Muhonen
SGT Programme Coordinator, Lecturer in Landscape Architecture
email: matleena.muhonen@aalto.fi
Olli Varis
Professor, Matti Pursula Professorship, Water Engineering
School of Engineering
Aalto University
School of Engineering
Department of Built Environment
P.O. Box 15200 (Tietotie 1E)
FI-00076 AALTO, Finland
MENTORS
Mentors play crucial role in the SGT Studio course and supporting teams at work. Each team have their own mentor or mentors who guide and coach the team during the whole process. Mentors are also in charge of the field trips. SGT Mentors come with various backgrounds from engineering, architecture and design.
Kristjana Aðalgeirsdóttir (Arch.)
Claudia Garduño (Design)
Zita Floret (Arch.)
Anni Hapuoja (Arch. & Design)
Matias Heino (Eng)
Anne Hyvärinen (Eng)
Mirja Kattelus (Eng)
Johanna Laaksonen (Eng)
Elina Lehikoinen (Eng)
Michael Lettenmeier (Design)
Venla Niva (Eng)
Veera Pensala (Dev. studies)
Anahita Rashidfarokhi (Eng)
Julia Renko (Biz)
Helena Sandman (Arch. & Design)
NETWORK
SGT partners with several networks and programmes in Aalto and beyond. This list excludes all the project partners.
AGI promotes and facilitates Aalto University’s research and educational programmes for societal impact globally.
Aalto Sustainability Hub (ASH)
ASH aims to create a world-class research and learning environment focused on sustainability and circular economy. The aim is to bring new understanding of the systemic solutions needed for a sustainable future.
Creative Sustainability Master’s Programme in Aalto University (CS)
CS programme provides a multidisciplinary learning platform in the fields of architecture, built environment, business, design, real estate and water management.
Water and Environmental Engineering Master’s Programme
This Master’s programme combines a strong technical basis with a sound understanding of the broader societal context to educate game changers who are able to achieve this ambitious goal.
Water & Development Research Group (WDRG)
Multi- and interdisciplinary research group that is conducting multi- and interdisciplinary water research aiming for sustainable and balanced development. WDRG is also offering educational activities and expert services.
Aalto WiT (World in Transition) LAB
Network of researchers and projects focusing on resilient communities, human settlements, humanitarian architecture, environmental awareness, pre-disaster planning, sustainable technologies, community engagement and grass roots action.
Finnish University Partnership for International Development
Un-Habitat’s partnership with universities worldwide.
University of Helsinki Global South Network