Projects (7)

An innovative 'passive-solar' timber drying kiln Oct 1, 2024 - Mar 31, 2026
The UK construction industry is a large consumer of high-quality softwood timber, a majority of which is imported (UK being the 3rd largest importer in a global context). In the UK, most forests are destructively cleared, and converted into lowvalue... Read More about An innovative 'passive-solar' timber drying kiln.

SmartSprout: Electrospun carriers for controlled release in horticulture Jan 1, 2025 - Aug 31, 2026
Sustainable intensification refers to optimisation of land management without increasing land usage. In horticulture, a significant difficulty exists in delivering agrochemicals such as fertilisers, pesticides and herbicides over an extended time per... Read More about SmartSprout: Electrospun carriers for controlled release in horticulture.

Building Standards - Research Apr 1, 2021 - Mar 31, 2022
The aim of the study is to investigate and assess the potential of remote verification inspection (RVI) techniques – specifically ‘live video feed’ - to satisfy reasonable enquiries in line with the requirements of Building Standards legislation... Read More about Building Standards - Research.

CupClean - fast coffee cup cleaner Feb 11, 2019 - May 31, 2019
This project is to assist in the research of cleaning coffee cups to a standard acceptable for public use. The research will be used in the development of a product that can be installed in office spaces, which is the first target market.

The aim... Read More about CupClean - fast coffee cup cleaner.

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.

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.

TNE Development Nov 27, 2023 - Mar 31, 2026
To help ensure our sustainability efforts have quantifiable impacts, this project aims to:
•Enabling research: supporting research, knowledge and innovation collaborations to address climate change local and global challenges and promote inclusive... Read More about TNE Development.