The lecture “Myths and Facts About Geo- and Bio-based Materials” will be presented by Olivier Plé, a faculty member and researcher at the USMB’s Laboratory of Energy and Building Processes (LOCIE), and Sofiane Amziane, a professor at the Pascal Institute of the UCA, on November 19 at 6:00 p.m. at the USMB President’s Office, 27 rue Marcoz.
About the conference:
Reducing greenhouse gas emissions is essential. The construction industry accounts for approximately 23% of CO2 emissions in France. It is therefore crucial to reduce these emissions through more sustainable construction practices and the use of low-carbon materials. Earth, hemp, straw, wood, cork… are attracting growing interest in the face of the climate crisis. They are often presented as the solution for building more energy-efficient and comfortable structures. However, many misconceptions circulate, both positive and negative. This conference aims to separate scientific facts from myths. Can a building be constructed out of earth? Do bio-based insulation materials always replace conventional materials? Are they durable, and resistant to fire, moisture, or earthquakes? What are their limitations, and in what situations do they perform best?
About the speakers:
- Olivier Plé is a faculty member and researcher at the LOCIE laboratory at USMB and an expert advisor to the Ministry of Ecological Transition
- Sofiane Amziane is a professor at the Pascal Institute at UCA and director of the CNRS Research Group dedicated to Bio- and Geo-Based Materials in Construction (GdR MBGS)
Learn more:
- Contact: Olivier Plé, faculty member and researcher at LOCIE
- This conference is funded by the ANR's "Science with and for Society" (SAPS) program.