RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT

The Tsukuba Research Institute is made up of the Resources, Materials, Architecture & Housing and Wood Innovation Groups,
and additionally, the Housing technology and product development Center which performs inspections and verification of quality,
and finally the Administration Group which oversees research planning and general affairs.
Even in this rapidly changing society and living environment, we are not bound by existing concepts.
We focus on the medium and long-term to help society and people's lives by adding greater value through creating completely new ways of utilizing trees.
In order to contribute to a rich global environment we will work together to take on the challenge of new research and development themes.

RESOURCES
GROUP

Changing the world with new value
from forest resources

We are working to preserve and regenerate precious trees and heritage trees using biotechnology.
To increase the production efficiency of trees both in Japan and globally, we conduct research and development on useful tree breeding, seedling raising and cultivation techniques.

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MATERIALS
GROUP

Expanding the potential of wood
from the molecular level

We develop materials made from wood.
We conduct a wide range of research and development that includes a variety of wooden boards made from chips and fibers as well as new high value-added materials for fire and weather resistance.

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ARCHITECTURE
&
HOUSING
GROUP

Evolving wooden architecture
for an amazing future

We develop methods for configuring wooden buildings.
We conduct extensive research and development on medium to large scale wooden structures with the aim of having the world’s best technology for enhancing the value of wood.

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WOOD
INNOVATION
GROUP

Adding new value to living spaces
through the power of trees

We scientifically examine the functions and properties of trees and greenery and their effects on the minds and bodies of people to create comfortable spaces.
We also use AI and authentication technology to evaluate measurement data.

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HOUSING TECHNOLOGY AND PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT CENTER

Extensive experience and knowledge for quick
and accurate inspection and verification

We are specialists who inspect the building materials and components handled by the Sumitomo Forestry Group and formulate and review quality assurance plans and quality standards.
We conduct various tests at the request of relevant departments to support improvement and commercialization.

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PLANNING
GROUP

ADMINISTRATOR
GROUP

Leading innovation into the future
and developing a research foundation.

We will support research activities from various perspectives, such as the establishment of research institute foundations, various surveys, the creation of new research themes,
and collaboration / negotiation with internal and external parties.

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