Constructing New Wor(l)ds [English]

Feb 04 2025 26 ep. 5 mins 22
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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.

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R... for Resilience [Rerun]

Feb 04 2025 5 mins  
Resilience is the ability to bounce back after a shock or difficult ordeal, before returning to an initial situation. In the building and construction sector, this notion is being used more and more frequently, particularly to anticipate and cope with extreme weather events linked to climate change. And in real terms? The answer in this episode.CONSTRUCTING NEW WORLDS, by Saint-Gob

E… for Energy efficiency

Jan 21 2025 6 mins  
Energy efficiency is a cornerstone of sustainable construction. Consuming less energy while guaranteeing the same level of comfort is the goal set by the sector to meet the challenges of climate change and rising energy costs. Find out how this issue is revolutionizing the way we design, build and renovate our buildings!CONSTRUCTING NEW WORLDS, by Saint-Gobain.Behind words, solutio

O... for Offsite construction

Dec 10 2024 6 mins  
Offsite construction is a model based on the prefabrication of building elements at a location other than the worksite. Instead of building on site, individual modules or components are designed and manufactured at a workshop or plant before they are transported to and assembled on the worksite. The benefits are significant: quality, speed, safety, smaller carbon footprint... offsi

C... for Construction chemicals

Nov 19 2024 5 mins  
Chemicals are everywhere, and the construction sector is no exception. They improve the performance of materials and products by giving them additional properties, such as mechanical resistance, impermeability, durability, and easy implementation. This market, estimated to be worth €100 billion globally, is in constant growth. What role does it play in reducing the carbon footpri

S... for Soil Sealing

Oct 29 2024 6 mins  
The term “soil sealing” refers to the transformation of natural land into stable, impermeable surfaces required for new buildings. Unfortunately, this process accelerates biodiversity loss, generates carbon emissions and exacerbates the effects of natural disasters. How can we stem the tide of population growth and economic development? What solutions can we employ to curb its

L… for LCA

Jan 30 2024 5 mins  
The Life Cycle Assessment, or LCA, quantifies a building's environmental footprint over its entire life cycle. From the extraction of raw materials used in the manufacture of products and materials, through the operating phase to the end of the building's life. An invaluable tool to guide players in the sustainable construction sector!CONSTRUCTING NEW WORLDS, by Saint-Gobain.Behind

B… for Bill of Materials

Jan 23 2024 3 mins  
A bill of materials, or BOM for short, is a list of all the materials needed to produce an end product – which includes buildings! It’s a tool that can prove especially useful for calculating a more accurate ecological footprint of buildings – and shrinking as much as possible!CONSTRUCTING NEW WORLDS, by Saint-Gobain.Behind words, solutions and innovations for a sustainable f

S… for Secondary Raw Materials

Jan 16 2024 6 mins  
The construction industry consumes an enormous amount of raw materials and the extraction and use of these resources represent a heavy burden in terms of greenhouse gas emissions. What about the development of secondary raw materials? CONSTRUCTING NEW WORLDS, by Saint-Gobain.Behind words, solutions and innovations for a sustainable future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac

U... for Urban Mining

Jan 09 2024 6 mins  
Recovering materials from building demolition. Faced with ever scarcer natural resources and the urgent need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the construction industry is turning to “urban mining” – the recovery of construction materials from demolished buildings. However, what may sound like a virtuous circle is beset with obstacles.CONSTRUCTING NEW WORLDS, by Saint-Gobai

P... for Passive Building

Jan 02 2024 4 mins  
In Germany in the 1970s, the first passive houses were built with the challenge of minimizing energy consumption. How have these pioneering buildings inspired architects and residents in their search for more sustainable housing?CONSTRUCTING NEW WORLDS, by Saint-Gobain.Behind words, solutions and innovations for a sustainable future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more