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PRIMARY WORK: Performs work on computer-a~ded design, knowledge-based systems, acoustics,
lighting, thermal environment, building services, building materials, and computer
applications to building and architecture.
SOURCE OF FINANCES: Government and industry.
PUBLICATIONS: Journal papers, books, research reports, quarterly reviews, and biannual
newsletters.
AUSTRIA
RESEARCH SOCIETY FOR HOUSING, BUILDING, AND PLANNING
Lowengasse 47
P.O. Box 164, A 1031 Wien
CONTACT: Ewald Liepolt, Director
MISSION: To perform interdisciplinary housing research.
PRIMARY WORK: Conducts research in housing, building, and planning.
SOURCE OF FINANCES: Membership fees, sales of publications, and sponsored research.
PUBLICATIONS: Monographs, serial publications, working papers, and lists of
publications.
AUSTRIAN INSTITUTE FOR BUILDING RESEARCH
An den langen Lussen A
1190 Wien
CONTACT: Michael Wachberger, Scientific Director
MISSION: Central building technology research institute.
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PRIMARY WORK: Performs work in rehabilitation, energy conservation, and organization and
management of construction.
SOURCE OF FINANCES: Member fees, government, and fees for services.
PUBLICATIONS: Research reports, Dual report, and news bulletin.
AUSTRIAN CEMENT RESEARCH INSTITUTE
Reisnerstrasse 53
A 1030 Wien
CONIACI: Hermann Sommer, Director
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MISSION: To serve as the research institute for Austna's cement industry.
PRIMARY WORK: Performs research on cement and concrete, developments of new applications
quality control of cement and other hydraulic binding agents, and disseminates information.
SOURCE OF FINANCES: Cement industry.
PUBLICATIONS: Quarterly journal, bulletins, and annual lists of publications.
LABORATORY FOR PLASTICS TECHNOLOGY
Wexstrasse 19-23
1200 Wien
CONTACT: H. Huboey, Director
MISSION: To serve as a plastic testing and research laboratory.
PRIMARY WORK: Performs research on plastics and building technology; develops training
courses in plastics technology.
SOURCE OF FINANCES: Membership fees and sponsored projects.
PUBLICATIONS: Reports published in scientific journals.
AUSTRIAN WOOD RESEARCH INSTITIJll:
Arsenal, Franz-Grill-Strasse 7
A 1030 Wien
CONTACT: Herbert Neusser, Scientific Director
MISSION: To serve the Austrian Wood Research Society for chemical and mechanical
technologies of wood.
PRIMARY WORK: Performs work in the mechanical technology of wood and composite woods and
the chemical technology of wood, such as glues, varnishes, pulp, and paper.
SOURCE OF FINANCES: Sponsored research, services for industry, and member fees.
PUBLICATIONS: Bimonthly journal and quarterly card index service.
AUSTRIAN PLASTICS INSTITUTE
Arsenal, Objekt 213
Franz-Grill-Strasse 5
A 1030 Wien
CONTACT: Otto Hinterhofer, Director
MISSION: To serve as a private research and testing institute.
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PRIMARY WORK: Performs basic and applied research and testing of plastics and composites,
including fiber-reinforced plastics and plastic concrete.
SOURCE OF FINANCES: Fees for research and industrial services.
PUBLICATIONS: Specialty publications.
PHYSICAL TECHNICAL INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH ON HEAT AND
SOUND TECHNOLOGY
Wexstrasse 19-23
A 1200 Wien
CONTACT: Judith Lang, Director
MISSION: To serve as a research and testing laboratory for the building community.
PRIMARY WORK: Heat and sound insulation in buildings, building physics, noise control
(machinery noise, traffic noise), and room acoustics.
SOURCE OF FINANCES: Government.
PUBLICATIONS: Research results published in various journals and serials.
TECHNICAL {lNI~7ERSITY OF GRAZ--INSTITtll~ FOR SOIL MECHANICS,
ROCK MECHANICS, AND FOUNDATION ENGINEERING
Rechbauerstrasse 12
A 8010 Graz
CONTACT: M. Fuchsberger, Director
MISSION: Education and research in engineering mechanics.
PRIMARY WORK: Performs research in foundations. soil and rock mechanics. soil testing. and
large-scale field testing.
SOURCE OF FINANCES: Government and fees for services.
PUBLICATIONS: Periodic journals and research reports.
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TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF VIENNA, INSTITUTE FOR BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
Karlsplatz 13
A 1040 Wien
CONTACT: Alfred Pauser
MISSION: Education and research to support the building community.
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