Die GrAT erarbeitet und entwickelt in Forschungs-und Demonstrationsprojekten Innovationen in den Bereichen Ecodesign,Nachwachsende Rohstoffe, Produkt-Dienstleistungssysteme, nachhaltiges Bauensowie Technologiegestaltung und -verbreitung. Ziel ist es, Technologien denmenschlichen Bedürfnissen und Ressourcen anzupassen und nicht umgekehrt.
“Appropriate Technology for All”
Today, sustainable solutions are urgentlyneeded not only for developing countries, but also developed ones. Thelong-term vision/mission of GrAT is to develop environmentally sound andaffordable technical and institutional solutions. GrAT demonstrates thefeasibility of those solutions in regional circumstances and demands.
“Technology for Human and Environment”
The R&D themes and activities of GrATare oriented to adapt technologies to human needs and environmental boundaryconditions, not vice versa. Holistic and appropriate solutions can be generatedfrom transdisciplinary down-to-earth design approaches.
