Projects in wood technology

The project develops knowledge, methods, and equipment for more precise and resource‑efficient sawing using real‑time control based on CT data and cutting forces. It aims to create prototype equipment, tools for thinner cuts, and demonstrate at least a 0.2 mm reduction in kerf width to improve precision, quality, and sustainability.

Traditional foundations made of concrete, steel, and insulation account for 15–40% of the CO2 emissions generated during the construction of new buildings with timber frames. Using alternative materials and innovative structural solutions can greatly reduce climate impact and better align foundation technology with modern industrialized building.

The aim of the project was to provide existing buildings with solutions for densification and extended lifespan through vertical and lateral extensions using reusable, bio-based prefabricated building systems.

We are advancing toward a net-zero emissions future by producing high-quality construction elements made from industrial wood residues and underutilised forest resources of unclassified origin — paving the way for a more sustainable tomorrow.

Together we reduce the climate footprint of wood wool boards by fully or partially replacing cement with alternative sustainable raw materials.

Wood construction has unique climate benefits, including its ability to bind carbon dioxide and be reused or recycled, making it a key component in the circular economy. To maximize these benefits, it is crucial to track the journey of wood throughout the entire value chain.

There is a great need to increase knowledge and fundamental understanding of biogenic carbon flows and where there is potential for increased resource efficiency. The purpose of the area analysis is to describe the biogenic carbon flows from Swedish primary production to industry, society including reuse, recycling, export, and import.

The proportion of birch in southern Swedish forests is increasing at a faster rate than other tree species. Its use is currently almost exclusively limited to pulp production and firewood. To improve forest owners' incentives to manage birch for long-term sustainable forests and optimal fiber yield, more high-value products need to be created

The aim was to increase knowledge of how the moisture safety of CLT structures is affected by precipitation during frame erection without weather protection. CLT elements and construction details, joints and connections, have been studied both in the field and in the lab to enable the industry to better determine the need for weather protection and

Reuse is important for the transformation to sustainable community development. The project will investigate the process of refining reused wood into a high-quality facade material as a component in an industrially manufactured wooden facade system.

For lower climate impact from the construction industry, increased resource efficiency and the possibility to greater freedom of choice in design and architecture, the project aims to increase interest in optimizing together on the market available timber building systems by exploring the possibility to build parts of hospitals with timber frame.

The project "Sustainable bicycle path design outside city centers" aims to meet some of the challenges many municipalities express when it comes to expanding bicycle infrastructure. High requirement, difficulties with land access and an unfavorable distribution of responsibilities give rise to high costs and long lead times.

In the project Reflows - Circular biobased products from protein-rich brewery waste streams, we use the under-utilized residual stream spent yeast from breweries to produce adhesives adapted for wood and paper applications.

To enable RISE to fulfill its mission of promoting sustainable growth in Sweden by enhancing the competitiveness and renewal of the business sector and contributing to innovative development, strong networks are needed. To create this network for the forest and wood industry, a collaboration agreement has been signed between RISE, Svenskt Trä, and

Building systems for timber structures, which reduces construction cost and climate impact.

The project aimed to enable the use of Swedish birch as structural timber by developing new grading criteria and demonstrating the material’s potential. As a result, birch can now be classified for load-bearing products thanks to its excellent strength properties, opening up new business opportunities and strengthening the wood industry.

Research of the fire performance of CLT and Glued Laminated Timber buildings, with visible wood surfaces.

Smart materials can find a valuable use in many applications. In particular, varying the type and content of magnetic filler embedded in a matrix material can tailor mechanical and magnetic properties of these composites and thus enables real-time self-sensing of strain/stress and long-term deformation monitoring.

In many wood-based construction products there are fossil-based components which make the products difficult to recycle. The purpose of this project is to reduce the climate impact from those elements by designing the product for recycling and achieve increased circularity.

The project has successfully carried out a full-scale study to measure the dynamic properties of several tall timber buildings in Europe. Based on these results, representative FE models have been developed to predict the vibration response of tall timber buildings subjected to wind-induced dynamic loading.

The project has demonstrated various ways to design and construct a multi-story building with a load-bearing timber structure (20+ stories) and has strengthened knowledge among the participating stakeholders. The results provide a foundation for future projects and contribute to the development of large-scale sustainable building solutions.

Smart Housing Småland is an accelerator and catalyst for business and a motor in the regional innovation and growth system around Småland's strengths wood and glass. The task is to strengthen competitiveness and growth by creating good collaborations between all actors in society, both at national and international level.