Tuesday, 11 November 2025 | 14:00 - 14:20
From Cooperation to Impact: Carinthian Wood Industry
- Circular & Green Economy
- Cooperation
- Research & Development
Carinthia's Endowed Professorship for Innovative and Sustainable Timber Construction.
The professorship aims to position timber construction as a strategic technology for the future, combining teaching, research, and practical application across the entire wood value chain.
Key research topics include:
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Sustainable and optimised timber structures (material reduction, structural efficiency)
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Hybrid elements using new and reclaimed wood
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Digital tools for planning and structural health monitoring
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Stress grading of reused timber components
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Improved resource efficiency, connection technologies, and fire protection in timber construction
Industry Collaboration & Funding:
The professorship is part of the Timber Innovation Network Alpe-Adria (TINAA) and is co-funded by major companies in the timber sector, including:
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Hasslacher Group
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Theurl
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Weissenseer Holz-System-Bau
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Griffner Haus
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KLH Massivholz
These industry partners support applied research and help align academic work with real-world challenges.