Social housing in Paris uses hempcrete to lower carbon footprint

Spotted: French architecture firm Barrault Pressacco created a new building in Paris’ 18th Arrondissement for 15 social housing apartments and two ground floor shops. The structure includes two central courtyards that enhance natural lighting as well as provide semi-private outdoor space for residents. Each apartment has bay windows overlooking the street and additional windows that look into the courtyards.   The wood-framed building uses … Read More "Social housing in Paris uses hempcrete to lower carbon footprint" The post Social housing in Paris uses hempcrete to lower carbon footprint appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers.
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