Cluster of Excellence Initiative CARE
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The "Excellence Strategy" of the German Research Foundation (DFG ) aims to sustainably strengthen Germany as a science location and further improve its international competitiveness. TU Dresden is submitting a full proposal for a total of three Excellence Cluster initiatives for the 2026 to 2032 funding phase by August 22, 2024.
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Brief description
Prof Viktor Mechtcherine is Director of the Institute for Building Materials at TU Dresden and spokesperson for the Cluster of Excellence initiative "CARE - Climate-Neutral and Resource-Efficient Construction" © TU Dresden
Conventional concrete and cement make up 80% of the materials used in construction and are responsible for more than 8% of global CO2 emissions during production. The Cluster of Excellence CARE of TU Dresden and RWTH Aachen University aims to use climate-friendly building materials, construction principles and production technologies to show ways towards sustainable construction in every respect.
Project profile
| Project duration | For the funding phase 2026 to 2032 |
|---|---|
| Spokesperson | Prof. Viktor Mechtcherine (TUD), Prof. Dr. Martin Claßen (RWTH Aachen University) |
| Applicant universities | TUD Dresden University of Technology, RWTH Aachen University |
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NameProf. Dr.-Ing. Viktor Mechtcherine
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