Context Rexol is a new operation that our association AGEDEN conducted for the municipalities for two years. We did this action for a dozen projects. What’s Rexol and why? Duration: 4 days per project. Targets : “tertiary public” operation preferably … Continue reading →

The first eigth-storey timber and straw apartment block The social landlord Toit Vosgien opened lately an eigth-storey social housing with wood frame and straw-bale insulation. This technique was used for three to four-storey building so far. The building is made … Continue reading →

Under MountEE, we had a presentation of the guide “Reducing the environmental impact of buildings , act with users” written by Stephanie Bauregard (CEREMA: Ministry Of Territorial Equality And Housing and Ministry Of Ecology, Sustainable Development and Energy). This book … Continue reading →

Sustainable construction is not only to achieve a high performance building energy but also to use healthy, environmental-friendly and locally available materials. The old buildings were constructed with local materials: mud, stones, wood… These materials, long neglected, now seem to experience a … Continue reading →

During the summer and days of intense heat, the temptation to use or install air conditioning is strong. How to maintain fresh air without increasing the electricity bill ? If the office building or the housing is not built yet, … Continue reading →

Non-residential buildings in France have to switch off lights at night! From the 1st of July 2013 on, commercial and office buildings throughout France are forced to switch off non-functional lighting. The directive of the 25th of January 2013 had … Continue reading →