The Research and Development division focuses on the planning and building processes, timber constructions, wood products, geo-engineering and natural resource management. These topics are studied across all three of our competence centres.
Take a brief look at our three competence centres and their research fields:
Planning, Building and Manufacturing Processes
We research and develop all aspects of the planning and building processes keeping a close watch on the latest market needs and trends.
Our aim is to produce living space which meet the needs of today's society. We research and develop building materials, techniques and the manufacturing processes used to produce wood building components and complete buildings.
Research fields:
Composite and Wood Technology
We offer complete solutions. Our architects, civil engineers and wood technologists work together in a multidisciplinary environment to develop wood materials and products for use in public and private buildings.
We develop and optimise raw materials, composites and building materials where wood is a major component.
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Natural Phenomena and Geotechnics (link to the related research unit)
Our environment is important. We know that soil, forests and water are vital, natural resources that should be treated with care. We develop sustainable solutions because we like to do things the natural way. We promote the protection of natural resources
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As part of our international cooperation and development programmes we offer R&D services, knowledge and technology transfer, professional training courses and management and business courses to emerging and developing countries.