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.
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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.
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.
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