November 26, 2024, starting at 6:00 PM
Climate Academy, 2 Place Baudoyer, 75004 Paris
Discover the potential of raw earth as a sustainable building material and learn how to begin constructing with rammed earth. Then, attend the awards ceremony for the !MPACT student competition, which highlights a frugal and committed approach to architecture.
6:00 PM – 6:45 PM: Exhibition and Cocktail
Bio-based, frugal, and committed architecture.
The award-winning students’ work will be exhibited, accompanied by material samples to explore their characteristics and application possibilities.
6:45 PM – 8:00 PM: Conference: “Earth Material – Rammed Earth”
How to start building with raw earth?
This conference-debate offers an opportunity to discuss raw earth and its current applications in construction. It sheds light on the complexities of understanding the sector, transmitting knowledge, training, and sharing experiences, echoing the book published by AIA Life Designers: Better Design and Build with Raw Earth – Rammed Earth.
Part 1 : Alternative Construction Methods – Challenges and Industry Perspectives
Built heritage, traditional techniques, and industrialization.
Speakers: Bastien Neufeind, co-founder of Terrio; Martin Paquot, architect and co-founder of the Francilien Collective for Raw Earth
Part 2 : How to Launch a Rammed Earth Project?
Practical insights and lessons learned.
Perspectives from an architect, engineer, and craftsman.
Speakers: Vincent Raeppel, architect in the Research and Innovation Directorate of Rosny-sous-Bois; Vincent Venzal, R&D engineer at AIA Life Designers
8:00 PM – 8:30 PM: !MPACT Competition Awards Ceremony
Celebrating the national winning students.
Organized by SCOP Karibati, the !MPACT competition for architecture students concludes its 9th edition. Inspired by the Manifesto for Happy and Creative Frugality, it encourages building professionals to adopt a frugal, circular, and virtuous approach in their construction and renovation projects. The competition promotes a committed approach to architecture, incorporating frugal materials such as bioresources, raw earth, and stone.
8:30 PM – 9:30 PM: Networking and Dinner Cocktail
REGISTER HERE: https://forms.office.com/e/cLgQSnPN6z