Promotional event at the University of Edinburgh on 4th November 2009

06 Nov 2009

Prof. Remo Pedreschi and Prof. Richard Coyne, Department of Architecture


Delegates at the event


Delegates in the workshop


Concrete panel formed in textile


Prof. Pedreschi and delegates in the workshop


Prof. Pedreschi and delegates

Event at the University of Edinburgh on 4th November 2009

Prof. Richard Coyne welcomed around 30 delegates at the Edinburgh School of Architecture and Landscape Design. Prof. Remo Pedreschi advised the delegates on the School’s expertise and testing facilities for more sustainable building design and refurbishment, including some recent research projects and collaboration with the industry. Delegates then visited the workshop and testing facilities available within the Department of Architecture where Prof. Pedreschi explained how some innovative construction techniques have been developed, including concrete beams and panels formed by using different types of textile material that achieve required performance while saving material and producing aesthetically attractive forms and surfaces.

Dr Branka Dimitrijevic, director of CIC Start Online, announced the call for applications for joint academic/industry feasibility studies and 10-days free academic consultancy that will be assessed by an independent panel. Submission deadline is 15th January 2010. Guidelines on how to apply and application forms are available at the Feasibility Studies and Academic Consultancy sections of this website.

The talks were followed by networking sessions for businesses and researchers to identify opportunities for collaboration. 

Please click on the following link to download a presentation on CIC Start Online.
 

 

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