Open Thor Build: the testbed for construction and energy innovation
Open Thor Build is a unique test infrastructure at Thor Park in Genk. Test, validate and demonstrate smart building and energy solutions in real life.
With ConstrucThor, two identical test houses, a robotics lab, and an outdoor construction lab, Open Thor Build is the perfect testing ground for the construction and energy sector. Companies and researchers can turn their ideas into tangible innovations here.
In Open Thor Build we test, validate and demonstrate in a real-life environment:
- smart renovation solutions
- techniques that improve indoor air quality
- energy systems and their integration in buildings
- innovations in industrially fabricated envelope components
- breakthroughs in automated construction methods
The strength of Open Thor Build lies in multiple unique and mutually reinforcing test environments. ConstrucThor, Two identical lab houses, the robotics lab and the outdoor construction lab together lift research and innovation in the construction and energy sector to a higher level. This leading combination of test facilities makes it possible to carry out every step – from experiment to field trial – in one location.
ConstrucThor
ConstrucThor is a unique test infrastructure to accelerate the transition towards a climate-neutral building stock and construction sector in Flanders.
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Feel free to discuss with Kris Boonen how Open Thor Build could benefit your innovations.
