Constructing a Sustainable Future

Tarik Oualalou, who geared into action following the earthquake that struck the region to the south of Marrakech on September 8, 2023, advocates « hybrid architecture using complementary materials ».

Cogeneration, Anthropocene, Xeriscaping, Embedded Carbon, eco-materials... The evolution of our vocabulary - with the invention of new words - reveals our desire to think differently, to reinvent habitat and the city, to build a more sustainable futur. But what are the realities behind these neologisms? Discover the new podcast series Constructing new Wor(l)ds.

Ecological transition is a powerful driver of innovation. Six ConTech (for Construction Technology) startups stand out for their ingenious solutions and processes.

The decarbonization of the construction sector is accelerating in pace. Hitherto concentrated on “operational” carbon emissions, associated with the everyday running of a building, it now incorporates another form of carbon arising from materials manufacture and processing: “embodied” carbon.

Explore the journey of cities undergoing ecological transition towards sustainable urban living. Discover innovative strategies and initiatives shaping our urban future.

Find out how post-carbon architecture promotes environmental transition through a sober construction approach throughout the building's life cycle.

Discover the importance of indoor air quality and how you can improve the health of your home by improving its environment.

Find out how Vancouver is becoming a green city thanks to public acceptance, business commitment and political consensus.

When Malmö experienced historic flooding in 2014, Helen Johansson's eco-district, Augustenborg, showed resilience due to green roofs

For its 15th edition, Climate Week NYC – one of the key events on the international agenda – is focusing on collective action and the determination to act. The thousands of registered actors, experts, and activists are ready. The opportunity for Helen Clarkson, CEO of the Climate Group1, to review…

Will “Homo industrialis” be the last human species on Earth? No: according to political scientist and member of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), François Gemenne, coauthor of Atlas de l’anthropocène in 2019, it marks a new geological era characterized by humankind’s impact on the planet and its capacity…

Urban planning as a tool for building resilient cities in the face of a dynamic climate. Explore construction approaches for a sustainable future.

“The aim is to encourage a kind of appropriation in order to feel good where we live. And if we feel good, we behave well. It’s the basis of our societies.”

Discover the energy demand mitigation strategies according to the latest IPCC climate report

Take action now for a greener future: find out how the energy renovation of buildings is helping to combat the environmental emergency and fuel poverty.

Discover the true meaning of sustainability: a commitment to the environment, biodiversity and human well-being