Research output per year
Research output per year
Personal profile
Education/Academic qualification
D.Sc. (Architecture), Aalto University
1 Dec 2010 → 31 May 2016
Award Date: 1 Jun 2016
Doctoral degree, Architecture, Aalto University
Award Date: 1 Jun 2016
Master's degree, Architecture, Helsinki University of Technology
1 Sept 1992 → 27 May 1999
Award Date: 27 May 1999
External positions
Ministry of the Environment
1 Sept 2016 → …
Keywords
- architecture
- Climate change
- Circular economy
- Energy efficiency
- Carbon footprint
- Humanitarian aid
- Public procurement
- Arctic
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 1 No Poverty -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 15 Life on Land
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Comparing technical disassembly potential methods for concrete and timber buildings
Westerholm, N., Tuure, A., Pajunen, S. & Kuittinen, M., 2026, In: Buildings and Cities. 7, 1, p. 633-652 20 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Environmental Impacts from the Production of Ornamental Plants in a Medium-sized Nursery in Finland
Moinel, C., Tahvonen, O., Kuittinen, M. & Hautamäki, R., 26 Mar 2026, In: Journal of Environmental Horticulture. 44, 1, p. 21-36 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Structural potential of curved and bifurcated misfit wood logs
Torvinen, J., Töpler, J., Fink, G. & Kuittinen, M., 5 Jun 2026, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Wood Material Science and Engineering. 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Ultralight Earth : A Preliminary Look into Thermal Performance of Locally Sourced Fibre-Earth Composites
Hyrkäs, J., Kuittinen, M. & Posani, M., 2026, RILEM Youth Symposium 2025 – RYS2025 : 1st RILEM Youth Symposium on Building Materials and Construction. Posani, M. & Singh, S. (eds.). Cham: Springer, p. 571-584 14 p. (RILEM Bookseries; vol. 67).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference article in proceedings › Scientific › peer-review
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Digital age crafting from misfit wood : A bundled pillar
Torvinen, J., Sieder-Semlitsch, J., Pedersen, J., Aagaard, A. K., Larsen, N. M. & Kuittinen, M., 2025, Structures and Architecture: REstructure REmaterialize REthink REuse. Rinke, M. & Frier Hvejsel, M. (eds.). 1 ed. London: CRC Press, p. 704-711 8 p. (Structures and Architecture; vol. 3).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference article in proceedings › Scientific › peer-review
Open AccessFile59 Downloads (Pure)
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Rakentamisen kiertotalouden kokeiluympäristöt
Lehto, A. (Principal investigator), Kuittinen, M. (Project Member), Kling, J. (Project Member) & Putti, A. (Project Member)
EU: Other EU funding (structural funds), Regional Council of Helsinki-Uusimaa
01/01/2026 → 31/12/2027
Project: EU Structural funds EAKR
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Bio-ReHaB (JAES) T214: Bio-clay Composite Solutions for Climate-Proof, Climate-Neutral, and Healthy Renovations in Finland
Posani, M. (Principal investigator), Kuittinen, M. (Co-PI), Guglielmi, L. (Project Member), Deng, J. (Project Member), Dadssi, T. (Project Member), Jalili, H. (Project Member) & Boris, A. (Project Member)
01/01/2026 → 31/12/2029
Project: Other Domestic (10 AC)
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NEBA Alliance: NEW EUROPEAN BAUHAUS ACADEMY ALLIANCE
Kuittinen, M. (Principal investigator)
01/04/2024 → 31/12/2026
Project: EU_HEFWP
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CO-CARBON 2nd phase: Individuals, communities and municipalities mitigating climate change by carbon smart green space
Hautamäki, R. (Principal investigator), Ariluoma, M. (Project Member), Alatalo, E. (Project Member), Leppänen, P.-K. (Project Member), Kuittinen, M. (Project Member), Moinel, C. (Project Member) & Meilahti, S.-R. (Project Member)
01/10/2023 → 30/09/2026
Project: RCF SRC (STN)
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CO-CARBON: Individuals, communities and municipalities mitigating climate change by carbon storage in urban green space
Hautamäki, R. (Principal investigator), Merikoski, T. (Project Member), Alatalo, E. (Project Member), Merikoski, T. (Project Member), Kuittinen, M. (Project Member), Ariluoma, M. (Project Member) & Moinel, C. (Project Member)
01/10/2020 → 30/09/2023
Project: RCF SRC (STN)
Datasets
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Global Buildings Database Seed on Whole Life Carbon Emissions, Energy Performance, and Material Intensity (GBDB CarbEnMats)
Martin Röck (Creator), Sörensen, A. (Contributor), Balouktsi, M. (Contributor), Saade, M. (Contributor), Rasmussen, F. N. (Contributor), Birgisdottir, H. (Contributor), Frischknecht, R. (Contributor), Lützkendorf, T. (Contributor), Endrit, H. (Contributor), Habert, G. (Contributor), Satola, D. (Contributor), Truger, B. (Contributor), Tozan, B. (Contributor), Kuittinen, M. (Contributor), Nicolas, A. (Contributor), Allacker, K. (Contributor) & Passer, A. (Creator), Zenodo, 5 Aug 2024
Dataset
Prizes
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(JANE AND AATOS FOUNDATION) Bio-Rehab: Bio-clay composite solutions for Climate-Proof, Climate-Neutral, and Healthy Renovations
Posani, M. (Recipient), Salonen, H. (Recipient), Kuittinen, M. (Recipient) & Hostikka, S. (Recipient), Jan 2026
Prize: Granted funding (public project funding)
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Aid Innovation Challenge Aid Expo, Belgium
Kuittinen, M. (Recipient), 2013
Prize: Award or honor granted for a specific work
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Helsinki East Urban Centre
Kuittinen, M. (Recipient), Harris, T. (Recipient) & Kjisik, H. (Recipient), 5 Nov 2020
Prize: Invitation or ranking in competition
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Winner (2 categories), 2nd prize (1 category)
Kuittinen, M. (Recipient), 9 Dec 2021
Prize: Award or honor granted for a specific work
Activities
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Moving towards regenerative design in the built environment
Kuittinen, M. (Speaker)
10 Jun 2022Activity: Talk or presentation types › Academic keynote or plenary lecture
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Publication Forum (Julkaisufoorumi) (External organisation)
Kuittinen, M. (Chair)
1 Jan 2022 → 31 Dec 2025Activity: Memberships (typically long-term positions of trust) › Position of trust in an academic community
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Architectural Research in Finland (Journal)
Kuittinen, M. (Reviewer)
25 Jan 2022 → 14 Mar 2022Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Reviewer of scientific journal
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Buildings & Cities (Journal)
Kuittinen, M. (Reviewer)
10 Jun 2022Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Reviewer of scientific journal
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New European Bauhaus Festival
Kuittinen, M. (Member)
10 Jun 2022Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Membership of an organizing committee or other positions of trust of a conference or a seminar
Press/Media
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Europe’s shift toward low‑carbon wood construction accelerates — but progress remains uneven
04/06/2026
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Media appearance
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Voiko arkkitehtuurilla pelastaa maailman?
03/06/2026
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Media appearance
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"Espoo tarvitsee vision ympäristöystävällisistä pientaloalueista", sanoo professori Matti Kuittinen
22/03/2026
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Media appearance
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Puun käytön lisääminen rakentamisessa vähentää tehokkaasti rakennussektorin päästöjä
16/02/2026 → 24/02/2026
5 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Media appearance
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Kestävän rakentamisen professori Matti Kuittinen: Suomi tulee rakentamisen päästöjen vähentämisessä jälkijunassa
15/02/2026
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Media appearance