Beyond Wood: Environmental impact of a biobased construction material

Assignment description

During this internship, you will work within the research group Biobased Constructions. Your assignment will be to research the environmental impact of the Beyond Wood product, to research different sustainability labels in the construction sector, and to give advice on if and how the product could qualify for a sustainability label.

To achieve this, your project will consist of (at least) the following activities:

• Literature study on the different sustainability labels
• Life cycle assessment for a biobased construction material
• Writing a final report about your project

General information

• The starting date is September 2025, the total length of the assignment is 20 weeks.
• The student who will execute the assignment gets a fee of €350,- per month.
• Working language: we have a multidisciplinary and international team. Therefore, you should feel comfortable communicating in both Dutch and English.

Desirable skills/qualities of the student

You should be able to carry out independent research and project management. A background in environmental sciences, engineering, or students with experience with Life Cycle Assessments are preferable. HBO or university students are preferred.