If there is one technology in particular behind the worldwide spread of multi-story wooden buildings, then it is cross-laminated timber (CLT). And it was a Styrian scientist, Gerhard Schickhofer, who was the prime mover behind the development of this stable and eco-friendly material. Schickhofer has been recognised for his research achievements and knowledge transfer in relation to CLT with the lucrative and highly regarded 2019 Marcus Wallenberg Prize. The prize offered by the eponymous Swedish foundation is a recognition for ground-breaking scientific achievements substantially contributing to the expansion of knowledge and technological development in areas of importance to forestry and forest industries.
The award was announced at the World Wood Day on 22nd March at Stübing Open-Air Museum near Graz by Kaj Rosén, Executive Secretary of the Swedish Marcus Wallenberg Foundation. Gerhard Schickhofer will receive the prize in Stockholm in the autumn. King Carl XVI. Gustaf of Sweden will personally hand over the prize to Gerhard Schickhofer in an official ceremony.
Switch to the TU Graz news article on the TU Graz website to read more about how Gerhard Schickhofer contributed to standardising the development of CLT and to paving the way for its use as a building material.
The Marcus Wallenberg Prize offered by the eponymous Swedish foundation is a recognition for ground-breaking scientific achievements substantially contributing to the expansion of knowledge and technological development in areas of importance to forestry and forest industries. The prize is worth 2 million Swedish crowns, or around 200,000 euros. www.mwp.org
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