Sustainable living environments

Identifying climate change risks to ensure greater protection is one of the objectives behind the adaptation concept. From detecting vulnerabilities to preventing risks, read on for a closer look at the…

Temporary use, a test site for the city of the future?

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What do Les Grands Voisins, La Cité Fertile, Ground Control and Bercy Beaucoup have in common? All of these projects have, for a limited duration, occupied vacant spaces, offering mixed programming for…

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Breaking stereotypes about mining work: human challenges at a unique worksite

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VINCI is one of the main constructors of what will be the world’s longest rail tunnel. The worksite presents multiple technical, logistical and human challenges that include unexpected geological…

Can construction be a driver of social wealth?

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Beyond the structures themselves – which are often in the public interest – what are the economic and social benefits of major construction projects? From a social perspective, especially, they provide a…

Mitigation and adaptation: solutions for greater resistance

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According to a UN Environment Programme (UNEP) report, predicted 2030 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions must fall by 28% to get on track to achieve the Paris Agreement goal of limiting global warming to…

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Adaptation

According to a report by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions projected for 2030 must be reduced by 28% in order to meet the target of limiting global warming to 2°C set out in the Paris Agreement. While mitigating CO2 emissions is a priority, it goes hand in hand with concrete actions to make our living environments safer and more resilient. Heatwaves, storms, rising sea levels... Faced with climate change and its cascading effects, there is one watchword for protection: adaptation.

Climate change adaptation: new techniques and infrastructure for greater protection

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Diagnostics and prevention driving climate change adaptation.

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Mitigation and adaptation: solutions for greater resistance

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Article • 15 September 2026 • 8 min

Building to care: meeting the demanding standards of hospital buildings

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The hospital has a single mission: to welcome, treat and help large numbers of patients, their families and friends through…

Article • 9 September 2026 • 5 min

Mixed-use developments: bringing different urban uses together

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Built to replace neighbourhoods that have outlived their usefulness or on brownfield sites, mixed-use urban development…

Article • 28 August 2026 • 1 min

Public-private partnerships: a clear benefit for public services

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A public-private partnership, or PPP, is a contract under the terms of which a public entity partners with a private…

Article • 6 May 2026 • 5 min

Local culture showcased on mobility infrastructure

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Infrastructure such as roads, railways, bridges, train stations, airports and so on, are a collection of facilities and…

Article • 5 May 2026 • 5 min

The urban potential of brownfield sites

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Land artificialisation has accelerated since the 1980s. The very recent ‘Green to Grey’ project, carried out in 11 European…

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Article • 25 February 2026 • 5 min

Alternating or direct current? The matter is still not settled!

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Although Alternating Current (AC) has now become the standard form for delivering electric power to our homes, this has not…

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Greater Paris project

Launched in 2010, the Greater Paris project is one of the largest urban development projects in the world. It aims to transform the Île-de-France region into a sustainable, connected and inclusive global metropolis. The cornerstone of this programme is the construction of the Grand Paris Express - one of the largest transport network projects in Europe - which aims to meet a number of challenges: opening up the region, boosting economic attractiveness and meeting the expectations of a society seeking mobility, social integration and resilience in the face of climate change.