Cogeneration, Anthropocene, Xeriscaping, Embedded Carbon, eco-materials... The evolution of our vocabulary - with the invention of new words - reveals our desir...
Lean Construction, to meet the challenges of productivity and growing environmental demands in the construction sector, is emerging as a solution for the future. Inspired by industrial methods, this approach aims to optimize construction processes by eliminating waste and improving coordination between stakeholders. What’s revolutionary about this way of designing and implementing projects?CONSTRUCTING NEW WORLDS, by Saint-Gobain.Behind words, solutions and innovations for a more sustainable future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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M… for Modular Construction [Rerun]
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 building volumes over time to make it more agile, practical and, above all, more sustainable.CONSTRUCTING NEW WORLDS, by Saint-Gobain.Behind words, solutions and innovations for a sustainable future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A… for Adaptation
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 construction, including the choice of materials and building methods. How can adaptation be incorporated into construction and renovation projects? How can we ensure that our buildings withstand current and future climate conditions, while minimizing the human and financial cost?CONSTRUCTING NEW WORLDS, by Saint-Gobain.Behind words, solutions and innovations for a more sustainable future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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R... for Resilience [Rerun]
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 frequently, particularly to anticipate and cope with extreme weather events linked to climate change. And in real terms? The answer in this episode.CONSTRUCTING NEW WORLDS, by Saint-Gobain.Behind words, solutions and innovations for a more sustainable future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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E… for Energy efficiency
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 change and rising energy costs. Find out how this issue is revolutionizing the way we design, build and renovate our buildings!CONSTRUCTING NEW WORLDS, by Saint-Gobain.Behind words, solutions and innovations for a more sustainable future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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?Constructing new Wor(l)ds, Saint-Gobain's new podcast series, deciphers some twenty words that describe a rapidly changing world. Behind the words, solutions and innovations for a sustainable future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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