GrAT provides its expertise through projects. Lifespan of a project varies from 6 months to 5 years. The clients also vary from a private company to a multinational institution. Three components – themes, modalities, and deliverables – define a project. Often more than theme is dealt with through in a combined set of methods to generate diverse results and outcomes.
Innovationsschecks
Innovation checks Innovation checks aim to enable small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Austria to start continuous research and innovation activities. Several of these cooperative projects were realised: Ecological paint, oil and glue for interior carpenter products, Tischlerei Fahrthofer Research...READ MORE
Machbarkeitsstudie
Feasibility study Historic and sustainable building in the Upper Muehlviertel (in Upper Austria) – considering the border region with Bavaria and Czech Republic. Serial; FFG MachbarkeitsstudieREAD MORE
Selbstbau und Angepasste Technologien für Niedrigenergie/Passivhaus
Self-building of Passive House Self-construction and appropriate technology for zero-energy/passive house were introduced to the group of participants through a hands-on training programme. Knowledge and skills of straw bale building were transferred and an old barn next to the S-House...READ MORE
Design for Green Growth – DfGG
The ‘Training on Product and Service Design for Green Growth (DfGG)’ was a special training program, organised under the framework of the Korea Green Growth Policy. It aimed to provide business planners and designers in Korean enterprises with an opportunity...READ MORE
Development of a Standard Recycling Rate Estimation Method and Guideline for EU WEEE Directive
Cleaner Production Technology Research; Industry-University Cooperation Foundation of Yeungnam University, KoreaREAD MORE
Treeplast®
Treeplast ® As an element of the S-House, a special screw “Treeplast” was developed that fixes straw bales and other components. The thread and the gauge of the screw were designed and analysed with inspiration from biomimicry. The screw is...READ MORE