Take care of your buildings with Tector

Sebastian Aristotelis, Co-Founder & Lead Architect at SAGA, has always been fascinated by the idea of human habitability in extreme environments. "A few thousand years ago, even Denmark would have been uninhabitable," he explains. "But through technology, we’ve pushed the boundaries of where we can live—why not the Moon or Mars next?" This vision led SAGA to design and build FLEXHab, an advanced lunar habitat at the European Space Agency’s  (ESA) LUNA training facility in Cologne, Germany. FLEXHab is a critical component in preparing astronauts for upcoming Artemis missions, offering an environment that closely replicates the Moon’s conditions.

Yet, creating a self-sustaining habitat for astronaut training comes with immense technical challenges—one of the most pressing being moisture control in an airtight structure. That’s where Tector’s real-time moisture detection technology comes in place.

JDH Byg has successfully transformed its strategic direction over the past four years to embrace bio-based construction methods, enhancing worker satisfaction and promoting sustainability. Integrating Tector’s moisture detection systems into their bio-based buildings ensures structural integrity and provides peace of mind to clients and insurance companies, paving the way for a more responsible construction industry.

When Seb and Janna Laan Lomas set out to build their dream family home, sustainability was at the core of every decision. Inspired by natural materials and guided by Passivhaus principles, the couple constructed Llama Croft—a bio-based home using timber, clay, and lime. To ensure the durability of the vapour-open structure, they installed a real-time moisture monitoring solution by Tector. This solution not only monitored the timber structure during construction but also provided proof that timber can thrive in England’s notoriously damp climate.

The iconic Copenhagen City Hall Tower, standing at 105.6 metres, has witnessed countless events since its completion in 1905. To ensure its preservation for decades to come, Rambøll Denmark, in collaboration with the Municipality of Copenhagen, implemented a moisture monitoring strategy during the construction process, using Tector’s monitoring system. This system played a critical role in managing the necessary climate to dry out the existing brickwork during renovation work, ensuring that the remediation works could be  delivered on time. 

Kársnesskóli, Iceland’s largest mass timber construction project, was on track to become the country’s first primary school to receive Swan certification, but severe water damage delayed construction. VERKVIST, the new consultant engineering firm with decades of experience taking over the project, needed a reliable solution to protect the building from further moisture-related issues during and after construction. By implementing Tector’s advanced moisture detection system, VERKVIST resumed construction with confidence, knowing that the structure was safeguarded from future moisture damage.

In the first-ever CLT (Cross-Laminated Timber) construction project in the Faroe Islands, the contractor and client set out to demonstrate that timber construction is possible in a climate with three times as much rain as the UK. To monitor moisture levels throughout the build, they partnered with DTU (Technical University of Denmark), which recommended Tector’s sensor solution. The use of Tector sensors allowed the project team to maintain moisture control from day one, ensuring the long-term durability and sustainability of the timber structure.

 In Copenhagen, the municipality initiated a project to build a school with multifunctional roof surfaces, including green gardens, solar panels, and climbing structures for children. The project involved four roof surfaces at different levels, posing a challenge for water ingress detection. By collaborating with Tector, the project used sensors to track moisture levels in key locations, ensuring the building’s long-term integrity. The solution provided early detection of moisture buildup, helping prevent costly repairs and future-proofing the roof structure.

Smith & Wallwork, faced water damage risks during the construction of the Northgate House in the center of Oxford. Traditional moisture monitoring methods proved inadequate.

In response, Tector's wireless sensors were strategically placed, providing real-time data on moisture, temperature, and humidity. This proactive approach enabled the building owner to detect another leak that they initially thought had been fixed, which could have led to structural risks and another round of costly repairs if it had gone undetected.

The REWINNUSE project, in collaboration with M-Sora, the Slovenian Forestry Institute, and the Norwegian Institute for Bioeconomic Research (NIBIO), aimed to address the challenges faced by Slovenian joinery manufacturers in sourcing raw material, particularly spruce wood. With spruce becoming increasingly scarce and expensive, alternative wood species and innovative window design were explored.

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The project tested the use of alternative wood species and demountable joints for wooden windows, aiming for environmentally friendly solutions while reducing dependence on market fluctuations.

Learn about Roskilde Kommune’s construction project of a children's institution in Ringparken, emphasizing sustainability and indoor climate quality, aiming for the prestigious DGNB Heart-certification.

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Tector's moisture detection system were integrated into the project to gather data for future timber construction efforts and ensure quality assurance throughout the construction and usage phases.

Kruse Smith, a leading Norwegian project developer and contractor, is leveraging Tector moisture management solution in their mass timber construction projects. By strategically placing Tector’s sensors, they gain valuable insights into moisture levels, ensuring better control over construction quality and proactive identification of potential issues. This case study highlights how the innovative use of technology improves construction processes and mitigates risks in large-scale projects.

In the heart of the Slovenian wilderness stands the wooden church of Javorca, a poignant memorial to fallen soldiers of World War I. Over time, however, this historic structure faced decay from harsh mountain weather.

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To safeguard its legacy, Boštjan Lesar’s team from the University of Ljubljana turned to Tector, for real-time water ingress monitoring and protection. Through careful data analysis and targeted interventions, Boštjan’s team is preserving the church's structural integrity while maintaining its original character.

Glostrup Hospital is embarking on the construction of a new neurorehabilitation center spanning 25,000 m2, dedicated to caring for patients with brain and spinal cord injuries. The integration of intelligent moisture sensors, facilitated by collaboration between the construction firm and consulting company COWI, enhances safety measures for developers.

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This case study explores the strategic placement and proactive monitoring of moisture levels in exposed areas of the construction, highlighting the sensor's pivotal role in quality assurance and sustainability efforts.