1. Architektur, Holz und Bau Bern University of Applied Sciences Architecture, Wood and Civil Engineering Burgdorf and Biel Dr. Milena Properzi, Research and Development Solothurnstrasse 102 P.O. Box CH-2500 Biel-Bienne 6 Phone: +41 32 344 03 44 Fax: +41 32 344 03 91 E-mail: milena.properzi@bfh.ch Internet: http://www.ahb.bfh.ch At about 100 R&D collaboratorshttp://www.ahb.bfh.ch Burgdorf Biel-Bienne

2. Architektur, Holz und Bau Previous FP 6 and FP 5 experiences 6 th Framework Program WOODISM - EU Nr.508617, INNOVAWOOD SSA - EU Nr 515044. 5 th Framework Program XYLOREACH EU Nr. QLK5-CT-2001-00608, CataDry - EU Nr. NNE5/1999/687, SMART FM - EU Nr. IST-2001-52224. CEPHEUS - EU Nr. BU/127/9/DE/SE/A. → National and international research projects in the area of wood engineering and construction. → Strong cooperation with SMEs

3. Architektur, Holz und Bau First choice topic:  Advanced wood-based composites and their production (NMP-2007-4.0-1) Key competences  Applied Research and industrial development: -Materials and wood technology -Production and logistic -Furnitures and facades elements -Timber construction and building physics  Technology transfer. Topics and Competences

4. Architektur, Holz und Bau Materials and wood technology Materials  Multifunctional/Composite materials Surface treatment  Powder coating  Nanostructured materials  Coating systems for outdoor uses Gluing/Assembling technologies  Natural and environmentally-friendly wood adhesives  Welding technologies

5. Architektur, Holz und Bau  Automation and robotic  Surface finishing Production and logistic Furniture and elements for facades  Windows, doors and furniture  Product development and process optimization Timber construction and building physics  Building physic  Timber engineering