Architektur, Holz und Bau

Bern University of Applied SciencesArchitecture, Wood and Civil EngineeringBurgdorf and Biel

Dr. Milena Properzi, Research and DevelopmentSolothurnstrasse 102P.O. BoxCH-2500 Biel-Bienne 6

Phone: +41 32 344 03 44Fax: +41 32 344 03 91E-mail: milena.properzi@bfh.chInternet: http://www.ahb.bfh.ch

At about 100 R&D collaborators

Burgdorf

Biel-Bienne

Architektur, Holz und Bau

Previous FP 6 and FP 5 experiences6th Framework Program

WOODISM - EU Nr.508617, INNOVAWOOD SSA - EU Nr 515044.

5th Framework Program XYLOREACH EU Nr. QLK5-CT-2001-00608, CataDry - EU Nr. NNE5/1999/687, SMART FM - EU Nr. IST-2001-52224. CEPHEUS - EU Nr. BU/127/9/DE/SE/A.

→ National and international research projects in the area of wood engineering and

construction.→ Strong cooperation with SMEs

Architektur, Holz und Bau

First choice topic: Advanced wood-based composites and their

production (NMP-2007-4.0-1)

Key competences Applied Research and industrial development:

- Materials and wood technology- Production and logistic- Furnitures and facades elements- Timber construction and building physics

Technology transfer.

Topics and Competences

Architektur, Holz und BauMaterials and wood technology

Materials Multifunctional/Composite materials

Surface treatment Powder coating Nanostructured materials Coating systems for outdoor uses

Gluing/Assembling technologies Natural and environmentally-friendly wood

adhesives Welding technologies

Architektur, Holz und Bau

Automation and robotic Surface finishing

Production and logistic

Furniture and elements for facades Windows, doors and furniture Product development and process optimization

Timber construction and building physics Building physic Timber engineering