NanoByg is a pre-project funded by the private strategic foundation Realdania running in the period November 2006 until March 2007. The pre-project looks into the perspectives and potentials of nanotechnology in Danish construction. The purpose is to establish a basis for discussion on a potential initiative within nanoconstruction (termed NanoByg), with RealDania as well as varies ministries and other funding agents.. The pre-project also seeks to establish knowledge of and links between the nano science community and the construction industry to facilitate future cooperation between these areas