Offsite HUB (Scotland) Research Assistant Aug 1, 2017 - Jul 31, 2018
The provision of dedicated research support to the Offsite HUB (Scotland) via a ENU research assistant to:
- coordinate meetings between HUB members and steering committee as appropriate including the creating and circulation of minutes and ag... Read More about Offsite HUB (Scotland) Research Assistant.

Inverted Hydro-generation Jul 10, 2018 - Oct 26, 2018
Inverted hydro-electrical generation concept realisation and proof of concept evaluation.

Wood Products Innovation Fund Mar 1, 2018 - Jul 31, 2019
The purpose of this proposed research is to deliver timber product and process innovation whilst developing human capital. 4 thematic areas of research have been identified for exploration:
1. Digitisation of Timber Offsite and Modern Methods... Read More about Wood Products Innovation Fund.

Orkney Distillery Apr 1, 2018 - Nov 30, 2018
Innovative energy resourcing options for a new build distillery.

The project aims to seek an optimal low-carbon design for a new-build distillery, with particular reference to local energy systems and environment in Orkney (local grid... Read More about Orkney Distillery.

SIRT WP1 2017-18 Aug 1, 2017 - Jul 31, 2018
Applied research and knowledge transfer addressing industry needs – as set out by the SIRT management board. This includes providing information and advice to industry sponsors

SIRT WP2 2017-18 Aug 1, 2017 - Jul 31, 2018
Timber grading standards support ensuring standards are good for the domestic timber industries, and supporting industry in using them

Informational Database for Sustainable and Energy Efficient materials in sub-Saharan Africa Feb 1, 2018 - Jan 31, 2019
The population in Africa is growing rapidly, and thus the urbanization is accelerated. The need for detailed information on the performance of materials is a crucial part of the decision-making process for contemporary building design. However, such... Read More about Informational Database for Sustainable and Energy Efficient materials in sub-Saharan Africa.

InFutUReWood Mar 1, 2019 - Feb 28, 2022
Timber and construction research

Energystore Interface Voucher Apr 1, 2018 - Jul 31, 2018
To investigate and develop EPS bead insulation infill for thermal-acoustic compatibility on separating walls

Interface Hyve Volumetric Pod - DfMA Jul 2, 2018 - Dec 18, 2018
Provide DfMA considerations and timber connections research in collaboration with Hyve Architects in the context of sustainable affordable housing solutions.

Industrial Nature Aug 12, 2019 - Dec 20, 2019
Experiment and development of High performing materials that are sustainable, 100% bio-based product, to be used in construction systems. As the materials are natural, it will take a significant step towards healthy buildings and be of benefit for pe... Read More about Industrial Nature.

Circular design of emergency sheltering for Africa: a holistic approach Jul 1, 2018 - Jul 31, 2019
Africa is the continent with the highest number of displaced people due to wars, humanitarian crises, resource scarcity, and extreme climate events. Emergency sheltering always sets out with the best intention of being a temporary solution but, in mo... Read More about Circular design of emergency sheltering for Africa: a holistic approach.

North Lands Creative Jun 12, 2019 - Dec 11, 2019
North Lands Creative is the only open access dedicated glass studio in Scotland and one of a very small number in Europe.
Sustainability, perceived environmental impact and cost prevent the facility being used to its full potential and is res... Read More about North Lands Creative.

Tenement refurbishment trial Jan 14, 2019 - Feb 29, 2020
Thermal pre & post intervention trial evaluation of tenements in Central belt of Scotland. The trials will document and measure the process of surveying the dwelling, conduct U-value, thermography and desktop evaluations of the pre and post stages of... Read More about Tenement refurbishment trial.

Secondary Glazing SME support Sep 1, 2018 - Jan 31, 2019
The project is designed to reduce material wastage, develop new surveying, and installation processes and develop a suite of new products (or sub-product types) that can be more readily applied to a specific age/type of window. This will have signifi... Read More about Secondary Glazing SME support.

Innovative Leaf Sprung Diaphragm Building System Jan 21, 2019 - Apr 22, 2019
Our aim with aaltspace is to produce an enhanced innovative, lightweight timber framed building system that is visually distinct and beautiful to look at, flexible in use, environmentally considerate and surpasses current market competitors’ product... Read More about Innovative Leaf Sprung Diaphragm Building System.

Retrofit Evaluation of Non Domestic Buildings in Scotland prior to 4th Generation Heat Networks Oct 1, 2018 - Oct 31, 2022
The development of a 4th generation smart heating and cooling network is an emerging technology to supply low carbon heat. However, the technology relies on low-temperature flow delivery temperatures whereas most existing buildings are designed to ru... Read More about Retrofit Evaluation of Non Domestic Buildings in Scotland prior to 4th Generation Heat Networks.

Holistic Energy and Resource Integration for Distilling Dec 1, 2018 - Jul 31, 2019
Traditionally energy balance in distilling has focused around process function or operation. The intention of this study is to develop a holistic approach; which includes aspects such as availability and redundancy of energy producing and absorbing e... Read More about Holistic Energy and Resource Integration for Distilling.

Harmonisation of Timber Frame to Eurocode 5 Dec 16, 2018 - Mar 31, 2019
To undertake a structural analysis of a series of timber frame buildings to determine the implication of harmonising to Eurocode 5.

SIRT 2018-19 (WP1&2) Aug 1, 2018 - Jul 31, 2019
Our research activities are focused on understanding the physical and mechanical properties of wood and how these affect its performance in different applications. Our main aim is to better understand how the management site, and climate, of forests... Read More about SIRT 2018-19 (WP1&2).