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Wood: building on an abundant natural resource

In France’s southwestern Gironde department, where half the area is covered by forests, authorities in 2022 built a secondary school with wood from local pine trees. The Pian-Médoc school, located between the city of Bordeaux and some of France’s most famous vineyards, reflects a push to find practical uses for wood from nearby

Taking concrete action on more sustainable construction materials

The construction industry has long been associated with negative environmental impacts, largely due to its heavy reliance on natural resources and high energy consumption. The industry heavily relies on concrete in many parts of the world. However, the energy usage required for the extraction of natural resources, production of cement and concrete, and