In a significant step forward for sustainable construction in France, a new partnership agreement has been signed between the Conseil national de l'Ordre des architectes (CNOA) and Fibois France. The agreement, which was officially signed at the Forum Bois Construction, marks a shared commitment to promoting the use of wood and eco-materials in architecture for a more environmentally responsible future.
Signed by Christophe Millet, CNOA representative, and Jean-Marc Meyer of Fibois France, the main aim of this agreement is to encourage greater use of sustainable, environmentally-friendly materials in construction. The promotion of wood, a natural and renewable material, is at the heart of this initiative. The partnership not only includes general objectives, but also proposes concrete actions such as collaboration on targeted training programs to raise awareness and train architects in green building methods. The Prix National de la Construction Bois is also an integral part of the agreement, an event that celebrates and encourages innovative achievements in the use of wood in building.
By including the Ordre's regional councils in the juries for the Prix Régionaux de la Construction Bois, the partnership focuses on strengthening local interaction and cooperation. This not only stimulates regional involvement, but also creates a national dynamic around sustainable construction.
The partnership also aims to integrate these regional councils into conferences and events such as the Pactes Bois-Biosourcés. These platforms offer opportunities to share ideas, technological advances and promote eco-materials, thus reinforcing their adoption and adaptation in current construction practices. Because of their low environmental impact and their ability to reduce the carbon footprint of buildings, bio-sourced materials are highlighted as key solutions for the ecological transition of the construction sector.
Together, these actions aim not only to raise awareness of the importance of eco-materials, but also to encourage a tangible transformation in architectural practices on a national and regional scale.
