Sustainable materials in design
Why and how to choose?
About
The choice of materials is an essential lever in the transition of the design sector. However, sustainable materials are still poorly understood by professionals. The aim of this course is to review the most frequently asked questions. By combining materials theory and concrete examples, we will deconstruct a large number of preconceived ideas to enable you to implement more sustainable materials in your projects.
Content
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What is a sustainable material?
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What criteria should be analysed when choosing materials: raw materials, end-of-life, health, etc.?
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Sustainable and circular materials value chains and suppliers
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Circular design: what to look out for and general reflexes?
Who should attend?
This workshop is aimed at construction and real estate professionals who are new to sustainable materials. It is particularly suitable for architectural offices, property managers and contractors.
Where can you attend?
At your place or ours, as long as you are a group of less than 15 people.
How long does it take?
The standard duration of the seminar is 2 hours.
How does it work?
The seminar consists of a theoretical part, followed by a more playful part that allows you to explore the diversity of sustainable materials through a collection of samples.
