{"id":31616,"date":"2025-06-12T21:59:15","date_gmt":"2025-06-12T19:59:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/arkdes.se\/?page_id=31616"},"modified":"2025-11-06T11:26:20","modified_gmt":"2025-11-06T10:26:20","slug":"einar-mattsson-foundation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/arkdes.se\/en\/about\/einar-mattsson-foundation\/","title":{"rendered":"The Einar Mattsson Foundation for Building and Real Estate Research"},"content":{"rendered":"
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ArkDes manages the Einar Mattsson Foundation for Building and Real Estate Research.<\/p>\n

The foundation (in Swedish called Einar Mattssons stiftelse för bygg- och fastighetsforskning<\/em>) was established through a donation to mark the inauguration of the new exhibition hall<\/a> that ArkDes moved into in 1998.<\/p>\n

Its purpose is to support research in its field through an annual grant. Representatives to the foundation’s board are appointed by ArkDes and
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According to the letter of donation:<\/p>\n

The foundation’s purpose is to support research in building and housing, for example by providing grants to architects, building engineers, or housing managers for study or research, in Sweden or abroad, in construction technology and property management. Where possible, it may also support reviews of municipal and national regulations and their impact on building and management practices.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n

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Grant 2025<\/p>\n

In 2025, the foundation prioritises projects that explore and contribute to knowledge in:<\/p>\n

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  • Circular management of existing buildings<\/li>\n
  • Adaptability for the long-term use of properties or buildings<\/li>\n
  • Efficient use of energy and media in property management<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Who can apply?<\/p>\n

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    • Researchers at universities and higher education institutions<\/li>\n
    • Practitioners in architecture, building design, and related fields<\/li>\n
    • Applicants whose projects combine academic depth with practical application<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Grant amount<\/p>\n

      The total grant amount is 500,000 SEK and may be divided among several recipients.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n

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      \n \n \n 15.10.2025\n <\/span>\n \n\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n <\/div>\n\n \n \n Awarded the 2025 grant from the Einar Mattsson Foundation\n <\/h2>\n <\/a>\n \n
      \n \n ArkDes\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n \n
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