
New construction methods : towards sustainable buildings
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Bouygues Construction unveils three innovative sustainable building projects: an autonomous building in Grenoble, a fertile island in Paris and a sustainable district in Sevran.

In Grenoble, Bouygues Construction aims at “global” sustainable habitats!
Imagine a self-contained building capable of …- salvaging, filtering and reusing rainwater and grey water;
- capturing, storing, and redistributing solar energy;
- optimising waste management through waste sorting and composting;
- allowing each resident to feel responsible for their environment and act: social neighbour networks for mutual assistance and solidarity, shared gardens and vegetable gardens, shared premises for clubs, green local transport – 1 resident/1 place, etc.).


A zero-carbon neighbourhood focusing on nature in Paris by 2022
Linkcity, Bouygues Construction’s property development subsidiary is developing industrial wasteland in northern Paris. The Îlot Fertile (fertile island) project will turn a noisy, polluted and hostile area into a pleasant, exemplary and environmentally friendly neighbourhood. A residential area where nature will have pride of place, including central gardens, shared vegetable gardens, orchards and green terraces, largely reducing its carbon footprint. How? Thanks to:- a facade made with solid load-bearing stone and low-carbon concrete;
- 1,000 m2 of photovoltaic panels;
- a smart grid and heat loop to pool energy needs for homes and offices.

A sustainable and autonomous neighbourhood in Sevran by 2024
900 individual and collective waterside dwellings, two residences for seniors and young people, a range of services including childcare, healthcare and convenience stores. Not to mention a sports and leisure park with skateboarding, surfing, climbing and basketball and more. Sevran Terre d’eau* is not just an urban project. It will be a district conducive to living, working, learning and having fun. A sustainable site with water and plants including shared vegetable gardens and micro gardens for vegetables.
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