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Building CO2 Emissions: Reducing Living Space is the Biggest Lever

An EU research project involving TU Graz has analysed CO₂ emissions of the European building stock over its entire life cycle and identified ways to reduce them.

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I Spy Science: Can I Build a House out of Fungi?

In fairy tales, that’s actually possible. In reality, we can at least turn to fungi for help. Hana Vasatko and Julian Jauk from TU Graz explain how.

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One topic, but a multiplicity of angles and perspectives.

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Securely Connected!

Researching cybersecurity at TU Graz.

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Reusable Brick Walls for the Construction Industry

A team from TU Graz has developed a prefabricated brick wall that can be dismantled and re-used without being destroyed. This reduces emissions significantly and conserves valuable resources.

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3D-printer Shape Lab A.R.G.O.S. 140200

The Shape Lab at the Institute of Architecture and Media at TU Graz conducts research on sustainable building materials and innovative production technologies.

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Architect Eva Mair: “I’m not interested in simple things”

Eva Mair has been heading the Institute of Design and Building Typology since the start of the year. She has always been particularly keen on adapting and converting existing buildings.

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TU Graz Develops a Hook-and-Loop Fastener for Building Components

The simplified connection and separation of individual elements can save time, material and construction waste during repairs, renovations or changes of use.

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Visiting the Lignum Test Center

Various timber components can be tested for deformation and breakage at the Lignum Test Centre at Graz University of Technology. Not least the cross laminated timber developed there, which enables…

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I Spy Science: What is Concrete?

Concrete is mixed a bit like cake batter - TU Graz researcher Dirk Schlicke demonstrates it and explains what concrete is, what it can do and how it is made.

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Talk Science to Me #48: How do I build well with concrete?

Dirk Schlicke describes concrete as a “low-cost, high-performance building material”. For him, concrete has many advantages, but could be optimized. Especially the amount of concrete we use.

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