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. 

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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...
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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 Machbarkeitsstudie
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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...
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Gebäudeintegration – Gebäude maximaler Energieeffizienz mit integrierter erneuerbarer Energieerschließung

Energy-autonomous Building The state-of-the-art was researched and analysed to develop a conceptual model and strategies for energy-autonomous buildings. This project was the basis for following projects such as ZCV, ZCR, and LCH. 2009-11; Institut für Energiesysteme und elektrische Antriebe; Institut...
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Konzept zur Verbreitung nachhaltiger Gartengestaltung in Niederösterreich – Grundlageninformationen, Entscheidungshilfen, Demonstrationsmöglichkeiten

Concept for Dissemination of Sustainable Garden Design in Lower Austria – Basic Information, Decision-making Tools, Demonstration Options Based on the “Lower Austrian guide to natural gardens”, this study provides information about ecological consequences of different garden design solutions. Especially materials...
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Highlights aus FdZ

Highlights from FdZ – Highlights from the Factory of the Future presented on www.nawaro.com One way to face climate change and the dependency on fossil resources is to utilise renewable resources (“Nachwachsende Rohstoffe” – “Nawaro”) like wood, corn or reed...
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