MATERIA, BÂTIMENTS EN PIERRE, TERRE ET FIBRES VÉGÉTALES

Earth, stone and fibres have conquered contemporary architecture. Thousands of projects of high technical, ecological and aesthetic quality are being built on all five continents. The democratisation of the use of these materials, which consume little energy and are available in quan

A challenge for contemporary architecture, the use of materials from the soil and fields is one of the most optimistic ways of building for tomorrow, by giving new meaning to the building trades. Local resources are being organised and developed, creating jobs and boosting local economic activity. Biosourced and geosourced materials are essential for post-carbon architecture, and are contributing to the ecological and social transition.

The Materia exhibition follows on from Fibra architectures (2019) and TerraFibra (2021). It is dedicated to contemporary architecture in earth, stone and plant fibres, and highlights the aesthetic properties, constructive advantages and environmental benefits of eco-constructions selected as part of the materia award. Materia reflects the desire to highlight exemplary renovation projects, emphasising the complementary nature of materials. The aim is to gain recognition for these buildings from the profession and the general public alike, highlighting the courage of the owners who have chosen these materials, the creativity of the designers and the expertise of the craftsmen and contractors.

The exhibition is accompanied by a programme of tours, workshops and conferences. For the full programme, visit https://www.lemansmetropole.fr/agenda/detail/materia