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Research

The IBO's research is primarily oriented towards results and implementation: IBO research should encourage the dissemination of independent information, substantiated comparisons, decision-making aids as well as make tools available. Research activities cover all areas of sustainable construction. The scientific approach makes it easier to identify which measures improve construction. Research at the IBO focuses on quantitative and qualitative assessment that can be applied in practice.

Research projects


ResearchMaterial ecology

Clay to stay
Expanding the use of clay in the construction sector by setting up a testing network

Manufacturing processes and the transport of building materials are energy-intensive and cause high CO2 emissions. In addition, many building…


ResearchMaterial ecology

natuREbuilt
Innovation network for regenerative, recyclable, regional and resilient components in building construction

The aim of this research project is to simplify ecological construction. It is funded by the FFG's COIN funding programme and managed by the Research…


ResearchMaterial ecology
Smart CityArchitectureBuilding Materials and ComponentsCircular economy

BIMstocks
Digital Urban Mining Platform for assessing the material composition of building stocks through coupling of BIM to GIS

Strong population growth and the resulting urbanisation are increasing the global consumption of material resources and energy. The construction…


ResearchMaterial ecology
Circular economy

Further development and evaluation of the BNB criteria profile 4.1.4 Deconstruction, separation, utilisation

The Assessment System for Sustainable Building (BNB) makes it possible to assess various building qualities in terms of sustainability. In the…


ResearchIndoor air quality
Material ecology

BIMpeco
Environmentally relevant product data in collaborative BIM environments

Construction products can pose a potential risk to the environment and health due to their pollutant content or release of pollutants. The BIMpeco…


ResearchMaterial ecology
Circular economy

wohngesund – healthy living – standard for healthy and ecological residential buildings

The overarching aim of the Interreg project "healthy living" is to ensure that the interiors of residential buildings in the Lake Constance region are…


ResearchMaterial ecology

WECOBIS
Basic Knowledge on Environmental and Health Aspects for the Selection of Construction Material

The building materials information system WECOBIS was developed in the framework of the innovation programme Zukunft Bau as a practical aid, which…


Color & LightingResearch
Indoor air qualityMaterial ecologyInterior

Network material ecology for hospitals

The use of sustainable building materials is a key issue for sustainable development of the building sector. Emission free indoor air, minimized…

New Scientific Publications

Dolezal F., Dobra T., Zelger T., Neumann M. Evaluation of the Effect of Biogenic Carbon in Wooden Building Products on Climate Change by Dynamic Modelling Society of Wood Science andTechnology International Convention. Portoroz 2024.

Reichenauer A., Kumer N., Dolezal F.: A novel vibration sensing device for measuring flanking transmission in mass timber buildings. Society of Wood Science andTechnology International Convention. Portoroz 2024.

Primožič L., Dolezal F., Prislan R., Kutnar A.: What type of social media posts about sustainable construction is better for audience engagement? Open Res Europe 2024, 4:24 https://doi.org/10.12688/openreseurope.17079.2

Dolezal F., Reichenauer A., Wilfling A., Neusser M., Prislan R.: Recording, Processing, and Reproduction of Vibrations Produced by Impact Noise Sources in Buildings. Acoustics 2024, 6, 97–113. https://doi.org/10.3390/acoustics6010006

Dolezal F., Fellner M., Neusser M.: Acoustic Performance of Buildings, Components and Materials as a Parameter for Ecological and Social Assessments. Proceedings of 10th Congress of the Alps Adria Acoustics Association. Izola 2023.

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