System Dynamics and Transitions
We map the entire supply chain system, and analyse the movement of resources and dependencies.
Prof. Dr. Jaboury Ghazoul
Ecosystem Management Group • ETH Zurich
Future forest management and climate modelling
We explore sustainable forest management and wood production practices and innovations in Switzerland.
Prof. Dr. Andreas Rigling, Prof. Dr. Verena Griess, Prof. Dr. Harald Bugmann
Low waste wood splitting technology
We develop a new wood composite material made of split wood, fit for structural building elements, existing of a wider variety of wood species, creating less waste, and using AI to optimise strength.
Prof. Dr. Ingo Burgert • EMPA
WoodTec Group
Laminated beams for taller and robuster buildings
We develop an improved version of glulam beams, that use less wood while increasing the structural of a wood construction.
Prof. Dr. Andrea Frangi • ETH Zurich
Timber Structures Group
Regenerating wood for non-load bearing elements
We develop water-resistant non-structural sheet material consisting of locally sourced and waste materials, that is water-resistant.
Prof. Dr. Guillaume Habert • ETH Zurich
Sustainable Construction Group
From local forest to architectural realisation
We develop a Computer Aided Design innovation that identifies wood specimens from the forest, and implement this directly in specific construction designs.
Prof. Dr. Yves Weinand • EPFL
Laboratory of Timber Construction IBOIS
Scaling the Construction Sector
We map wood construction products and the interactions of stakeholders.
Dr. Janine Schweier • WSL
Sustainable Forestry Group
Global Wood Supply Chain
We map the entire supply chain system, and analyze the movement of resources and dependencies.
Prof. Dr. Stefanie Hellweg • ETH Zurich
Group for Ecological System Design
Swiss Wood Bioeconomy Policies
We analyse current policy directions, and identify feasible policy instruments.
Prof. Dr. Eva Lieberherr • ETH Zurich
Natural Resource Policy Group