News Department Architecture, Wood and Civil Engineering

Center for Development and Cooperation

We are active in the areas of architecture, wood and civil engineering in developing countries and emerging economies. By applying capacity development, we help companies, organisations and people to grow...

Institute for Materials and Wood Technology IWH

We research, develop and optimise innovative and sustainable materials for the timber and construction industries, supporting you from the initial idea through to the finished marketable product.

Institute for Timber Construction, Structures and Architecture IHTA

We conduct research into innovative, resource-conserving and energy-efficient buildings, and support you from the building design phase through to construction and redevelopment.

Institute for Urban Development and Infrastructure ISI

We carry out research into quality of life, liveable housing developments and efficient infrastructure projects and support you in delivering holistic and resource-efficient urban development.

Institute for Digital Economy in the Construction and Wood Industry IdBH

We analyse markets, methods and technologies to develop new, economical solutions for tomorrow’s construction and wood industry.

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Wood – Resource and Material

Using interdisciplinary knowledge throughout the entire wood value chain, we develop processes and products for harvesting, processing and utilising wood as a raw material.