Constructing New Wor(l)ds [English]

What if the solution to more sustainable construction was right under our feet? Extracted earth isn’t just rubble – it’s a precious resource. Let’s dig up its long-overlooked potential!CONSTRUCTING NEW WOR(L)DS, by Saint-Gobain.Behind words, solutions and innovations for a more sustainable future.

What if lightweight construction wasn't just the use of lightweight materials, but a new way of thinking about buildings throughout their entire life cycle? Let's explore all the facets of this construction method, capable of meeting environmental, economic and social challenges.CONSTRUCTING NEW WOR(L)DS, by Saint-Gobain.Behind words, solutions and innovations for a more sustainable future.

When buildings are demolished, too much waste ends up in landfills. Why? Because of a lack of recycling facilities. To sustain the value of materials, which are the building blocks of tomorrow’s cities, it’s time we changed our approach to deconstruction. Let’s see how selective demolition is the answer to more circular and sustainable buildings.CONSTRUCTING NEW WOR(L)DS, by Saint-Gobain.Behind words, solutions and innovations for a more sustainable future.

The construction industry consumes an enormous amount of raw materials and the extraction and use of these resources represent a heavy burden in terms of greenhouse gas emissions. What about the development of secondary raw materials?CONSTRUCTING NEW WOR(L)DS, by Saint-Gobain.Behind words, solutions and innovations for a more sustainable future.

Access to thousands of solutions in seconds so you can achieve the best balance between performance and comfort: that’s the promise of generative design. How does this technology, which blends artificial intelligence with human expertise, have the potential to revolutionize our approach to designing and constructing buildings?CONSTRUCTING NEW WOR(L)DS, by Saint-Gobain.Behind words, solutions and innovations for a more sustainable future.

Recovering materials from building demolition. Faced with ever scarcer natural resources and the urgent need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the construction industry is turning to “urban mining” – the recovery of construction materials from demolished buildings. However, what may sound like a virtuous circle is beset with obstacles.CONSTRUCTING NEW WOR(L)DS, by Saint-Gobain.Behind words, solutions and innovations for a more sustainable future.