Constructing New Wor(l)ds [English]

PAAS stands for “product as a service”. It’s a model based on how a product is used and not just its physical ownership. For businesses, this calls for new business models and longer-term thinking. And the world of construction is gradually starting to adopt a similar approach as shown in this episode.

CONSTRUCTING NEW WORLDS, by Saint-Gobain.

Behind words, solutions and innovations for a sustainable future.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Building Operating Systems (BOS) are truly intelligent systems, guaranteeing the comfort of building occupants and providing invaluable support for proper maintenance and energy consumption in buildings. In this podcast, we tell you all you need to know about this new acronym.

CONSTRUCTING NEW WORLDS, by Saint-Gobain.

Behind words, solutions and innovations for a sustainable future.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adapting a building to the needs of its occupants can be done thanks to modularity. Whether it's a question of construction or interior layout, the principle is the same: change the distribution of building volumes over time to make it more agile, practical and, above all, more sustainable.

CONSTRUCTING NEW WORLDS, by Saint-Gobain.

Behind words, solutions and innovations for a sustainable future.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There's no doubt about it: cities are mineral, and therefore sparsely planted. The consequence? They store more heat than the surrounding countryside, creating "urban heat islands". But there are ways to avoid them, and make our cities more pleasant to live in despite rising temperatures. Here are some examples in this latest episode.

CONSTRUCTING NEW WORLDS, by Saint-Gobain.

Behind words, solutions and innovations for a sustainable future.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cement production is a major CO2 generator. As it has become essential to improve its environmental footprint, many efforts are focused on clinkerisation. Explanations in this new episode!

CONSTRUCTING NEW WORLDS, by Saint-Gobain.

Behind words, solutions and innovations for a sustainable future.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

No, this isn't a sci-fi scenario! Digital twins are real, and even useful in the construction sector, especially for building simulations. The aim? To save time and, above all, make buildings more efficient and sustainable!

CONSTRUCTING NEW WORLDS, by Saint-Gobain.

Behind words, solutions and innovations for a sustainable future.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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-Gobain.

Behind words, solutions and innovations for a sustainable future.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What if lightweight construction wasn't just the use of lightweight materials, but a new way of thinking about buildings throughout their entire life cycle? Let's explore all the facets of this construction method, capable of meeting environmental, economic and social challenges.

CONSTRUCTING NEW WORLDS, by Saint-Gobain.

Behind words, solutions and innovations for a sustainable future.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why produce just one type of energy when you can produce two? This is precisely the function of cogeneration, a process various industries are harnessing to optimize their energy production and consumption. It’s a promising solution for the residential sector, and one that could in future produce energy for buildings and their occupants.

CONSTRUCTING NEW WORLDS, by Saint-Gobain.

Behind words, solutions and innovations for a sustainable future.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are bio-sourced materials the future of a more sustainable construction sector? Not quite so simple. And what exactly does the term “biobased” mean? Let's decipher.

CONSTRUCTING NEW WORLDS, by Saint-Gobain.

Behind words, solutions and innovations for a sustainable future.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.