FP6 - 011799 HOLIWOOD - Holistic Implementation of European thermal treated hard wood in the sector of construction industry and noise protection by sustainable, knowledge-based and value added products.

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Website: www.holiwood.org




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Type of Project	Integrated Project
Contract No	FP6 - 011799
Total Cost	11,040 KEuro
EC Contribution	6,000 KEuro
Start Date	1-7-2005
Duration	48 Months

Abstract

The main aim of HOLIWOOD is the development and holistic industrial implementation of thermal treated hard wood. Two product lines are followed:

• Pre-assembled load bearing walls for the construction of eco-building (incl. flooring)
• noise protection barrier system

With these products the technical and economic aspects will be addressed for thermally treated wood exhibiting superior properties in terms of durability and sustainability enabling energy and resource consuming materials such as concrete, aluminium and plastics to be replaced.

The research and development activities focus on gathering basic know-how concerning the wood properties, paying special attention to statics, acoustics and manufacturing. The usage of Thermowood for load-bearing construction parts is a technological innovation leading to a broad range of application in the house construction area. The integration into the construction of ecobuildings is a very promising approach for which the need has been expressed by leading architects. In addition to the excellent properties of this material, the market also requires additional functionalities.

The interdisciplinary approach of HOLIWOOD therefore also aims to develop functional coatings. These nanocoatings will be based on modular design, offer ecological coloration and inhibit wood greying for more than 20 years. Additional functionalities will be incorporated for indoor use.

The strong participation of SMEs demonstrates the importance of the investigated field of research in this traditional industrial sector. The consortium has been established based on an ongoing international project. Additional partners have been included to cover all necessary fields of R&D.

Training and demonstration will prepare future customers for the new products in due time. Exploitation strategies and demonstration activities complete the holistic approach of the project, with the construction of an eco-building and 1km noise protection barrier made of Thermowood.

Coordinator

Profactor Produktionsforschungs Gmbh, Energy and Environmental Technology, Germany

Partners

• Institut Fuer Brandschutztechnik und Sicherheitsforschung Gmbh,Austria
• Mirako-Holz Gmbh,Austria
• Ledro Powder Coatings Bvba,Belgium
• Thermoholz Austria Gmbh,Austria
• Modulcad S.R.O.,Slovakia
• Obermayr Holzkonstruktionen Gesmbh ,Austria
• The University of Liverpool, United Kingdom
• Välinge Innovation Ab,Sweden
• Gňtic Gestió de la Construcció SL,Spain
• Ledro Keukens NV,Belgium
• Tigerwerk Lack Und Farbenfabrik Gmbh & Co. Kg.,Austria
• Holzwerk Lehmann Ag,Switzerland
• Eboek Ingenieurbuero Fuer Energieberatung, Haustechnik Und Oekologische Konzepte Gbr, Germany
• Ferto-Tavi Nádgazdasági Részvénytársaság,Hungary
• Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Testing and Research,Switzerland
• Mitteramskogler Gmbh,Austria
• Universidad Politecnica de Madrid,Spain
• Poppe Prehal Architekten Zt Gmbh,Austria
• Autobahnen Und Schnellstrassen Finanzierungs-Aktiengesellschaft,Austria

Contacts

Coordinator

• Rainer SCHÖFTNER / Profactor Produktionsforschungs Gmbh Energy and Environmental Technology / AUSTRIA