Project leaders
The department of Structural Mechanics at Lund University have extensive experience in studying the mechanical properties of various materials and components. Studies include properties of wood, paper, fiber and composite materials, as well as properties of glue joints and wood-based structural elements (glulam, cross-glued wood).
KIT (Karlsruhe Institute of Technology) in timber construction and building constructions focus on advancing sustainable construction practices, improving building technologies and materials, and developing structural engineering solutions. They also work on digitalization, building codes, and interdisciplinary research to create safer and more efficient buildings.
Through research and development, we find solutions for the industrial processing of reclaimed wood. This is how used wood can achieve the same quality, price, and availability as new timber has today. Omtre manages the Green Platform project SirkTRE, where we lead sub-projects in the assessment of existing structures and the processing of reclaimed wood. We also have our own research and development projects in building systems, digitization, regulation, and market development to enhance circular resource utilization. We collaborate with several partners to accelerate the construction industry's transition to the circular economy.