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Building Materials

We develop new, sustainable building materials in collaboration with the construction industry.

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In our laboratories, we test materials and products for different properties. For example, we work with concrete, natural stone, wood, mineral building materials, barrier layers, track products, boards, insulation materials and surfaces.

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The properties of slate make it a winner

The properties of slate make it a winner

Different building materials carry different climate footprints. Norwegian natural stone, such as Otta slate, turns out to have surprisingly good properties as a façade material.

The search for a greener concrete – a creation tale

The search for a greener concrete – a creation tale

The following is a short story about how stupid questions can change the course of an entire industry. And about how ingenious ideas can encounter opposition because they appear too good to be true.

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SolKit

SolKit

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A toolkit for sustainable integration of solar cells in the Norwegian built environment

Ti-ReX

Ti-ReX

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Framework for smart condition reassessment of reclaimed timber to extend the service life of long-lived wood products using non-destructive testing and automated data postprocessing

MatCHMaker

MatCHMaker

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MatCHMaker looks at methods and tools for advanced materials development towards a low-carbon and clean industry with new and sustainable materials.