Building materials with a special focus on regenerative materials: earth, bio-based and reuse.Looking at material sourcing, properties and performance, as well as how they are integrated in the buildings (building envelope and detailing).

The course focuses on material choice and energy strategies to limit the environmental impact of construction sector. During the course, specific topics will be presented (construction technologies, environmental policies, social consequences of material use, etc.). The course aims to present sustainable options to tackle the global challenge we are facing and show that "it is not too late".