Constructing New Wor(l)ds [English]

Adapting a building to the needs of its occupants can be done thanks to modularity. Whether it's a question of construction or interior layout, the principle is the same: change the distribution of bu...

5 Mars 20255min

In the construction sector, adaptation has become a necessity due to the increasing frequency of extreme climate events. Today, this concept is profoundly transforming the sector, from design to const...

19 Feb 20256min

Resilience is the ability to bounce back after a shock or difficult ordeal, before returning to an initial situation. In the building and construction sector, this notion is being used more and more f...

5 Feb 20255min

Energy efficiency is a cornerstone of sustainable construction. Consuming less energy while guaranteeing the same level of comfort is the goal set by the sector to meet the challenges of climate chang...

22 Jan 20256min

Offsite construction is a model based on the prefabrication of building elements at a location other than the worksite. Instead of building on site, individual modules or components are designed and m...

11 Dec 20246min

Chemicals are everywhere, and the construction sector is no exception. They improve the performance of materials and products by giving them additional properties, such as mechanical resistance, imper...

20 Nov 20245min

The term “soil sealing” refers to the transformation of natural land into stable, impermeable surfaces required for new buildings. Unfortunately, this process accelerates biodiversity loss, generates ...

30 Okt 20246min

The Life Cycle Assessment, or LCA, quantifies a building's environmental footprint over its entire life cycle. From the extraction of raw materials used in the manufacture of products and materials, t...

31 Jan 20245min