In Brussels Sustainable buildings

 At the end of October, those in the construction sector, along with the Brussels-Capital Region, committed to applying the "Passive 2015" agreement: any town-planning permit for construction or major renovation of a residence, office building, or school submitted after 1 January 2015 must observe the "passive standard", that is, develop highly energy-efficient buildings.

Everyone knows it: the annual energy bill of the Brussels household has kept increasing in recent years following the surge in the oil prices.

In addition, housing is often very poorly insulated and equipped, which means that only renovation work can have a significant impact on consumption: replacement of old single glazing with high-performance double glazing, insulation of the roof or attic, or installation of a regulating thermostat and thermostatic valves.

Financing work? Not always easy!

Every year, the Global Award rewards five architects who share the ethic of sustainable development and have built up an innovative approach where they practise, in the North and in the South. Since 2007, awards have gone to twenty architects. The exhibition presents their work, with its diversity and its innovations.

Consuming less energy is a more and more common concern for households, as there are numerous worries on this subject: prices are soaring, energy is becoming scarce, and its constantly increasing consumption is polluting the planet.