As part of the project on climate-adapted material research in the Vietnamese construction industry, the researchers at Fraunhofer IBP are focusing on establishing a building physics research structure. Prior to the actual establishment, requirements for a characteristic value-oriented material selection and the introduction of new materials in Vietnamese climate zones are being developed. Fraunhofer IBP carries out inventories, plans expansions and is responsible for determining basic building physics parameters as well as hygrothermal parameters. These play an essential role in material development under extreme climatic conditions.
The scientists support the development of cost-effective "non-fired bricks". Together with the partners, an outdoor weathering test facility is being created to assess the performance and durability under real conditions. Accompanying on-site training of project partners, building physics measurements and validation through comparative tests are integral parts of the project. In addition, Fraunhofer IBP is planning to set up a research infrastructure in Vietnam for further testing and research tasks. This includes a feasibility study and teaching materials for hygrothermal simulations of components and buildings.
Fraunhofer Institute for Building Physics IBP
