Low Carbon Materials
Biodegradable or recyclable, low-carbon materials are materials with a low carbon footprint* and low environmental impact. They are generally derived from natural resources (organic or mineral). We distinguish between biobased materials, which are derived from biomass such as wood, hemp,…
Redesigning open spaces of a public housing estate – France
Requalification of the public housing estate La Hêtraie and its open spaces The public housing estate ‘La Hêtraie’ had been planned and constructed between 1970 and 1975 on former farmland. Situated in the municipality of Limeil-Brévannes about 18 km south-east…
On the edge of the Paris metropolis – France
A guide plan for the development of the natural space ‘Joncs Marins’ on the edge of the Paris metropolis Like most mayor cities worldwide the city of Paris has grown since its foundation in the 3rd century BC by a…
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