In 2022, the agency affirmed its focus on bio-sourced materials: natural, locally sourced materials. Projects developed at the agency incorporate additional considerations regarding the choice of materials, their origin and their implementation.

• A societal choice: moving from a profit-driven society to a society responsible for its future, focused on construction quality and efficient human relationships.

• An economic choice: seeking out local, natural, renewable and recyclable materials. Involving local labour throughout the entire material cycle. Developing corresponding expertise. Reducing transportation costs and pollution. Investing with a long-term vision.

• A health choice: considering the health benefits of bio-sourced materials. Investing in prevention today for tomorrow.

Children’s activity room 2026 – Bauge raw earth walls

AGENCY SKILLS

BIO-SOURCED ARCHITECTURE:
Developing a project using locally sourced, natural materials: structure, insulation, cladding, etc.
Controlling water vapor migration. Letting the project breathe.

RAW EARTH:
Raw earth as a building material. Adapting the construction with a wall technique based on the composition of the local earth.

PASSIVE CONSTRUCTION:
Carrying out a project that consumes little or no energy for heating, with a final warranty certificate.

STRAW:
Building a project using straw bales with earth or lime-based rendering.