Inclusion and diversity
We build on our inclusion and diversity to enable personal development, creativity and realization of ideas.
InnoRenew CoE is an independent research institute established in 2017 through the InnoRenew project. Research targets renewable materials and sustainable buildings, specifically innovative approaches to wood and its use, with the goal of transferring scientific knowledge into industrial practice. InnoRenew CoE’s international, interdisciplinary team of scientists and professionals is available for independent consultation, project work or Living Lab InnoRenew collaboration.
InnoRenew CoE sees solutions to the climate crisis in the science of buildings and materials; however, many challenges remain: addressing sustainability in building construction, operation and use; optimising renewable materials; understanding human patterns of behaviour within the built environment; improving occupant well-being and enhancing social cohesion.
Confronting these challenges through interdisciplinary science will allow us to construct a built environment that is sustainable, healthy and supports society’s growing need for advanced building and renovation techniques.
Success in this endeavour will be built upon InnoRenew CoE’s foundation of scientific work, creativity, innovation, industry cooperation and societal engagement.
Our vision is to be both a world leader in the interdisciplinary science of the built environment and a model for international research excellence, industrial collaboration and public engagement.
InnoRenew CoE’s mission is to advance the state of the art and achieve scientific and innovation excellence through interdisciplinary science, especially in our two key research areas: wood modification and restorative environmental and ergonomic design (REED).
Thermal, mechanical, and chemical treatment of wood increases its durability and creates more uses in different products and enables the use of wood beyond the traditional applications.
A restorative design system REED is emphasising the use of natural materials and is creating ergonomic, accessible, adaptable, and sustainable buildings. It has positive impacts on human health and wellbeing, and on the restoration of nature and coherent coexistence of people with the environment and the society.
We build on our inclusion and diversity to enable personal development, creativity and realization of ideas.
We believe that preservation of nature, environmental stewardship and sustainable development will advance human- and nature-friendly economic and social progress.
We have personal integrity and integrity in our actions to ensure respect and dignity within our institute and with our partners, collaborators and communities.
We pursue excellence in all areas – science, industry and community – to bring innovative solutions that address global issues of renewability and sustainability.
We are committed to open science and engage in the free global exchange of knowledge through open access and dissemination of our research and results.
Assembly of the Founders of the InnoRenew CoE decides on important strategic decisions.
Executive Board is the managing authority which provides regular guidance and oversight on strategic and investment issues.
Director provides day-to-day management, strategic planning, and implementation of organisational directives.
Director: Andreja KutnarCouncil of Experts advises on the development of strategies and scientific challenges.
Members of the Council of Experts are:
Living Laboratory InnoRenew CoE is connecting academics, researchers, industry members, policy makers, and users together to generate and validate ideas, products, and services.
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