AI for the greater good

From the initial sketch through to selective demolition, artificial intelligence is helping to ...

The remarkable performance of sustainable construction

The criteria for excellence in the sector now place sustainability at the heart of a new frame of ...

Tradition at the Heart of Contemporary Responses

MUD BRICK / ADOBE  Mud is one of the oldest building materials in the world. When molded and ...

25 Sustainable and Inspiring Projects Highlighted in 2025

We selected 25 of these projects, across 20 countries, which showcase major advances in comfort, ...

“How can we work with the resources already present in the city?” – Mark Sexton

For Mark Sexton, co-founder of Chicago-based architecture firm, Krueck Sexton Partners, the future ...

“Sustainable architecture must be designed at the neighborhood scale.” – Monica Chadha

For Monica Chadha, the architect’s role goes beyond designing buildings: it is about shaping the ...

Demolition and circularity: Materials passports are set to change everything

The building as a material bank  Materials passports solve a simple problem: ensuring that ...

Building to last

As pressure on resources intensifies, the construction sector is rethinking its practices to better ...

The Real-World Effects of Residential Energy Renovation

In recent years, several studies have fueled debate over the return on investment of energy ...

Anatomy of resilience

“Figure Out” Videos Episode 2: Renovation in Sustainable Construction

Too cold in winter, too hot in summer?You might be living in one of the 97% of European buildings ...

AI and heritage renovation: when technology gives voice to the stones

Artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms are pushing back the frontiers of heritage conservation ...

« Shaping cities requires long-term thinking. » – Jeanne Gang

Jeanne Gang has built an international reputation for an approach that connects architecture, ...

Visual comfort: when glass makes all the difference

Building orientation, window sizing, sunshades, permanent overhangs, and retractable blinds: visual ...

High indoor air quality and efficient insulation: a dual requirement

Better insulation without compromising breathability: that’s the challenge. As buildings become ...

Europe 2036: buildings can finally breathe despite the heat

Known, proven solutions – many of which have been available for years – have been widely adopted, ...

“Today, the first challenge is simply that of habitability.” – Sonia Vu

For French architect Sonia Vu, a partner at Encore Heureux Architectes, the major challenge facing ...

Winners of the Architecture Student Contest 2026

Since 2004, the Architecture Student Contest organized by Saint-Gobain has rewarded innovative ...

What does sustainable construction mean to the next generation of architects?

Sustainable construction is about far more than reducing carbon emissions. The perspectives shared ...

The 5 winners of the 2026 Global Award for Sustainable Architecture™

For its 19th edition, the Global Award for Sustainable Architecture™ , created by Prof. Dr. Jana ...

Sustainable Construction Through the Eyes of Citizens

Key Finding #1: High Awareness but Limited Expertise, with Significant Gaps Across Demographic ...

Climate adaptation and resilience: What’s the difference?

Adaptation Adaptation means changes made to a building, infrastructure, or project in order to ...

Building certifications: global benchmark for sustainable performance

“Construction is one of the most influential sectors in shaping the future.”

For a long time, sustainability in construction has focused on environmental performance andcarbon ...