Building and construction

We are surrounded by sound all the time. It affects our well-being and how we experience our surroundings, as well as our ability to communicate and concentrate.

Architecture and area development is an interplay between people, surroundings, and technology. We aim to create robust, inclusive, and sustainable buildings and areas of good quality.

SINTEF conducts research, project investigation, consultancy and third-party control of most types of constructions. We see constructions and physical infrastructure in a life cycle perspective.

We develop new, sustainable building materials in collaboration with the construction industry.

Building physics is about the transport of heat, moisture and air in materials, building components and buildings. Together with the construction industry, we work to understand and manage these processes, especially in roofs and external walls.

A good building process is a criterion for a successful, high-quality building and satisfied users.

A circular economy aims to keep products, components, and materials at their highest utility and value at all times.

The Norwegian climate has always set the premises for the design of buildings. In addition, global warming is now increasing the vulnerability of the built environment, and building structures and infrastructure in parts of the country must withstand...

SINTEF has the professional capacity and expertise needed to solve any task concerning concrete, from small assignments to large R&D projects.

Digitalization has the potential to make the construction industry more sustainable and profitable.

The construction industry is going through a major transformation to become more efficient and climate- and environmentally friendly. We must take better care of the infrastructure and resources we have, while there is also a need for development and...

In 2030, green mobility will be one of the most important business areas in the world.

SINTEF collaborates with the construction industry to reduce greenhouse gas emissions related to construction activities and develop zero-emission solutions and new technologies.

Buildings account for forty percent of the total energy consumption in Norway. In order to solve the electricity crisis and reach the climate targets, we must improve energy efficiency.

We develop fireproof solutions for buildings and infrastructure. In addition, we conduct research on health risks of those who extinguish fires.

We conduct research, consulting, laboratory and field investigations, numerical analyzes as well as risk and vulnerability analyzes within:

The world needs better water infrastructure and new solutions for safe and sustainable management, treatment, and water distribution.