Introduction
Department of Building Research Research
The Department of Building Research provides the public with safe and pleasant residential environments through R&D in housing, construction, and urban technology. Broad areas of its R&D include sustainable and environment-friendly construction and city planning; design, construction, and installation for structural safety; development and testing of advanced construction materials; performance-based construction and housing standards; reconstruction and remodeling technology for a longer lifespan and improved functionality of structures; and modular construction and recycling technology. The R&D achievements of the Department of Building Research have led to the creation of structures and cities in Korea with enhanced levels of safety and functionality, setting a precedent which can be studied by other countries seeking similar results, with whom it is happy to share its technology. The Department of Building Research will heighten and integrate its R&D endeavors to create the kind of innovative culture and system of construction that are needed for a sustainable living environment for the well-being of humanity and the planet.
Major Research Areas
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Increased lifespan of structures; safety management of structures at different lifecycle stages
- Policies, systems, standards for construction safety and related technologies
- Safety inspection and assessment of structures
- Safety and environmental assessment of high-rise structures
- Protection of structures from earthquakes, fires, and winds; evacuation procedures
- Safety features for the protection of aged buildings from disasters and accidents
- Technology and policy for recycling of construction waste
- Technology and policy for decommissioning, reconstruction, and remodeling of structures
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Smart home environment
- User-centric research and policy recommendation for management of social issues
- Design and construction of functional structures
- Analysis and improvement of home environments
- Lifespan increase, lifespan maintenance, and functional enhancement of structures
- Policy and technology for green buildings
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Modular buildings, a groundbreaking construction technology
- Policy study for promotion of modular buildings
- Development and testing of new and advanced construction materials, technologies, and techniques
- Assembly, disassembly, and reuse of modular structures
- Structural safety of modular buildings
- High-rise modular structures and improved productivity in construction
- Modular systems for emergency response
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Sustainability of urban environments
- Policy study for the planning, operation, and management of sustainable urban environments
- Data-enabled planning, operation, and management of cities
- Monitoring, analysis, and assessment of urban environments
- Urban regeneration and urban recovery
- Climate change response within an urban environment
- Smart City service certification standards
