Karin Sandberg

Senior Forskare

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+46 10 516 62 41
Email
karin.sandberg@ri.se
Location
Skellefteå
ORCID
0000-0002-0006-9425
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Security buildings using timber and bio-based materials 2.0

A large-scale expansion of Swedish correctional facilities is currently in progress, while society simultaneously faces the challenge of reducing the climate impact of construction. In response, a timber- and bio-based mock-up is …
Project

SkadeScan-damage assessment of surfaces

Can image processing and sensors transform how we assess materials? By combining AI, sensors, and image analysis, we are developing a method for objective surface assessment. The result is a solution that makes it easy to compare …
Project

DUET - Circular Design and Use of Wood Building Elements

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 sustainab…
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Biogenic Carbon Flows with a Focus on the Wood Industry

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…
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FÅTT- Refinement of reused wood through technology development

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 wo…
Story

New construction products from industrial wood waste and recycled wood

Another step is being taken towards a net-zero emissions future. High-value new construction products made from recycled wood and industrial wood waste residues are being developed. Alternative circular processes are being studied…
Story

The future of design - reusing wooden houses in a circular economy

What will the future of construction look like? How can the currently linear value chain for housing construction become circular? Can industrially produced wooden houses be the answer and contribute to a shift towards a more circ…
Story

Attractive climate-smart renovation with wooden facade

An industrially manufactured innovative facade system for sustainable renovation for the ROT sector is under development. The goal is a system that is easy for architects to use through a digitized design process in the design and…
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Reuse of Wood

Extending the lifespan of wood products and enabling reuse is crucial for a circular and resource-efficient construction and wood industry. RISE offers consulting, inventory, quality assurance, and knowledge dissemination to help …
Expertise

Carbon sequestration

RISE provides expert knowledge on life cykel analysis and calculation of carbon sequestration potential for long-life wooden buildings and biochar. Biochar provides a long-term carbon sink and the material can be used as soil impr…
Expertise

Wood-based Products

Wood-based Products cover the entire value chain from structural timber to EWP or Engineered Wood Products such as Cross Laminated Timber (CLT), LVL, laminated wood, wood-based board materials and wood-based materials and products…
Expertise

Wood manufacturing

The area of wood manufacturing includes industrial construction and interior solutions with wood such as doors, windows, stairs, furnishings and furniture.
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