Safe and sustainable living environment

Without even thinking about it, we use the infrastructure and buildings around us on a daily basis. They have been realised by the construction and engineering sector and make an indispensable contribution to our society. View the latest developments and innovations we are working on for a safe and sustainable living environment.

Pioneering sustainable concrete

Meet MIMO: our new approach to sustainable concrete with (re)use of secondary raw materials. Read what this means for the concrete sector.

Impact on the cement sector

Our latest developments

11 resultaten, getoond 1 t/m 5

Data-driven approach increases road maintenance efficiency and sustainability

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5 June 2023

The detailed mapping of the load-bearing capacity of all national roads will enable more proactive, efficient, and sustainable maintenance. This data-driven approach to the road network is one of the projects within the Agreements Framework of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management (IenW), Rijkswaterstaat, and TNO.

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How existing homes are given energy label A++++

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28 December 2022

Existing houses have to become more energy efficient. TNO and partners came up with an innovative solution that also uses the exterior walls of homes to extract heat from solar radiation.

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In2Innovation: Digital replicas with predictive capability

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Insight
14 December 2022

In this episode, we speak to Joep Paulissen, a consultant in the area of ‘digital twins’ – digital replicas of structures, with predictive capability.

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In2Innovation: Recycling of waste wood

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Insight
23 November 2022

At TNO, we are In2Innovation. In this series, you will meet the TNO employee behind the innovation. What do they do and what impact does their work have on society? Armed with a blue pop filter, Camilla van Wirdum takes us to all corners of the organisation. In this episode, we talk to Jan de Jong, Wood in Construction project leader, about how a CT scanner contributes to reuse of wood.

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Talking Buildings: a pleasing partnership between people and buildings

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Insight
7 July 2022
By adding AI to existing climate control systems, you can reduce energy waste by 10% without extra investments. Learn more about the project "Talking Buildings".
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