Living Architecture — Journal
Insights & Expertise
Bioclimatic Architecture
8 min read
Bioclimatic Architecture in the French Alps: Designing with the Alpine Climate
Designing a bioclimatic home in the Alps means working with a demanding climate. Orientation, thermal mass, natural ventilation: the keys to sustainable mountain housing.
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Bio-sourced Materials
7 min read
Bio-sourced Materials: Wood, Hemp and Earth in Alpine Construction
Local wood, hempcrete, raw earth: bio-sourced materials offer exceptional thermal and ecological performance for mountain construction. An overview of resources available in the Alps.
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Expertise
7 min read
Ecological Renovation in Savoie: Intelligently Transforming Existing Buildings
Renovating an existing mountain building rather than demolishing and rebuilding: a major ecological and economic act. Methodology and experience for sustainable rehabilitation in Savoie and Haute-Savoie.
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Projects & Territory
6 min read
Sustainable Architecture in Annecy: Between Lake and Mountains
Annecy and its surroundings offer a unique setting for sustainable architecture. Between lake and mountains, how can we design homes that respect this exceptional landscape while meeting today's climate challenges?
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