Prof. Spiegelhalter had an amazing tour of the Building Future Lab (BFL) at Università Università degli Studi ‘Mediterranea’ di Reggio Calabria today with Prof. Martino Milardi (Director) and Prof. Corrado Trombetta (Founder) on May 22, 2024! Here’s what makes the BFL unique: State-of-the-art Testing and Experimentation Chamber: The BFL boasts one of the world’s largest testing chambers, allowing researchers to evaluate full-scale building envelope elements under simulated environmental conditions; Focus on Sustainability, Resilience: The lab prioritizes testing for factors like seismic activity, wind resistance, and energy efficiency, ensuring buildings are not only functional but also sustainable and resilient; From Design to Certification: The BFL supports the entire design process, from prototyping and testing new construction systems to certification according to international standards helping architects, engineers, and construction companies build the future – sustainable, resilient, and high-performing buildings!
