Danish Building Research Institute

SBi is the Danish national building research institute and affiliated with Aalborg University. SBi develops research-based knowledge to improve buildings and the built environment.
 

SBi identifies subjects that are important for professionals and decision-makers involved with building and the built environment. And subsequently we communicate our knowledge to these groups.

SBi has a staff of 100 and an annual turnover of approximately DKK 70 million.

In the field of energy and environment SBi conducts research on

• Low energy buildings
• Efficient energy performance of existing building
• Environmental assessment of buildings
• Lighting
• Calculation methods in relation to energy requirements stipulated in the Danish Building Regulations
• Design of energy-efficient ventilation systems
• Building-integrated solar cells