The research is divided into 3 themes, each focusing on the complexity of envelopes with increased functionalities, systems and the connection of the building or a group of buildings to its environment, in particular via energy networks. Each group brings together different areas of expertise and develops its research in conjunction with the others:
- BASIS : Durable BAti: Structure and Envelope
- STEP: Energy Systems and Processes
- SITE: Systems and Buildings Integrated with the City and the Territories