On April 1, the 5^th FRISSBE Forum brought together researchers and experts to discuss ongoing projects and strategic directions in fire-safe sustainable construction. The event reinforced FRISSBE’s mission to implement lasting changes at ZAG – the Slovenian National Building and Civil Engineering Institute.

Key Highlights:

Project Updates & Vision – Dr Andraž Legat and Prof Grunde Jomaas opened the forum with updates on the FRISSBE project and its role in advancing research excellence at ZAG.

Internal Research Projects – FRISSBE researchers presented cutting-edge studies, including:

• SAFE-Tex – Screening fire effluents in textiles (Dr Matija Uršič)
• EcoFLAME – Sustainable flame retardants for hemp-based materials (Zala Žarkovič)
• 3FiRES – Investigating fire risks in photovoltaic façades (Dr Andrea Lucherini)

ZAG’s Skillsets & Research Focus – Experts shared insights into various disciplines shaping the future of sustainable construction:

• From plasma to fire (Dr Andrea Jurov)
• Circular construction beyond the buzzword (Dr Alenka Mauko Pranjić)
• Building Physics & Geotechnics at ZAG (Rok Rudolf & Dr Stanislav Lenart)

With strong industry cooperation and cutting-edge research, FRISSBE is driving structural changes to elevate fire safety and sustainability in the built environment.