The Invention of the Electric Light

This case study is a historic analysis of the developments that resulted in the electric light. The range of inventions that started with the demonstrations of a sparkling bright light by the Englishman Humphry Davy and the Russian Vasilii Petrov in the early nineteenth century, over the next century culminated into the invention of the...

The Invention of the Electro-motive Engine

This casestudy is a historic analysis of the developments that resulted in the electro-motive engines. It shows the range of inventions that started with Volta’s wet cell, Oersteds moving compass needle, Faradays homopolar motor and Surgeon’s electromagnet, the first steps leading to the electro-motor were taken. Contributions from American,...

The Invention of the Steam Engine

This casestudy is a historic analysis of the developments that resulted in the steam engine. The range of inventions that started with Savery's 'Miner's Friend' (a water pump to solve the dramatic water problem in the British eighteenth century mines) over a century culminated in the steam engine used to power factories, coaches, locomotives and...

Innovation development for highly energy-efficient housing: Opportunities and challenges related to the adoption of passive houses

In previous years we have seen a recognition of the significant potential that exists for reducing energy use through innovation in residential buildings. This study investigates innovation challenges and identifies opportunities that could lead to a rapid increase in the adoption of highly energy-efficient housing concepts, particularly that of...

Innovation in forest products shipping; the reels-on-wheels system