Biobased Building
Within the Biobased Building research group, students and lecturer-researchers from HZ and Avans carry out joint research. They deal with both construction and civil engineering applications, with a strong emphasis on the materials side. In addition to construction, other areas of expertise such as chemistry, product design, health, mechatronics and maintenance may also be linked to this research. The aims of the research group are:
- strengthening, expanding and upscaling existing bio-based construction products;
- developing, testing and using new product(s) (ideas);
- research into market applications;
- the study of and, if possible, advice on amendment of regulations and government policy;
- formulation of a ‘business case’ and setup of the chain organisation.
Here one might consider, for example, research into structural properties, the validation of health claims regarding innovations initiated by the construction sector and also by inexpensive agro-residues. New materials offer new design opportunities, with mechanisation and cost price reduction being real requirements in order in the end to achieve a lower cost price and larger-scale production.
Would you like to work with us in a minor?
In the minor Becoming Fit for the Future (30 ECTS, or download the brochure) you learn how to set up, carry out and defend practically-orientated research. See also the brief description of the content above. Internally (to HZ University of Applied Sciences), no conditions apply other than that the minor must be successfully completed. Externally, other conditions might apply - ask your own institution about this. For participation in this minor, the conditions set down in the implementation regulations of your Bachelor’s programme apply.
Contact
For more information about Biobased Building get in touch with Willem Böttger (professor) or Joost Vette (lecturer).