The organisations and people behind the project.
The Start 2 Reuse research was carried out by a consortium of Odisee, UGent and Buildwise. Each partner contributes its own expertise.
Research partners.
Odisee
Coordination of the research, point of contact for the user group, management of the website and digital tool.
UGent
Faculty of Engineering. Statistical processing of measurement results and degradation modelling.
Buildwise
Scientific and Technical Centre for the Construction Industry. Validation of measurement protocols, dissemination to the construction sector.
The people doing the work.
Four researchers, supported by the user group and student research.
Hannelore Goens
Monitors the project objectives and coordinates with the user group. Practical organisation and administration.
Research into guidelines for dismantling and reintegration.
Gentiel Acar
Carries out lab measurements on recovered insulation materials.
Analysis and conclusions on performance assessment.
Thieme Engelborghs
Responsible for the guidelines on dismantling. Input on performance assessment.
Astrid Van Ginderdeuren
Risk analysis of reuse applications. Overview of limit values for building elements and link to reuse applications. Input on performance assessment.
Research questions?
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