Neopolis are professionals who are confronted daily with the reality on the field, and know by heart everything about eco-construction. Neopolis offers training, internships and job offers. You learn everything about sustainable development, renewable energy and of course, eco-construction. You can choose between long or modular training, adapting to your schedule. Neopolis is one of the best ways to develop and act as that an eco-citizen.

Neopolis
Ineed – Rovaltain TGV
1, rue Marc Séguin
BP 16127 Alixan
26958 Valence Cedex 9
France
T. : +33.4.75.78.67.35
F. : +33.4.75.78.67.37

Ecocentre.org is a reference for individuals and professionals who want to learn about eco-construction. Offering courses and training, you can learn about materials, construction and maintenance for your future home in Ecocentre centers. The construction of a wooden house of brick and clay or brick hemp, insulation, solar, wind, everything is discussed here in detail. You face experts, who can guide you and advise you according to your needs and your budget. The result is speechless; you realize energy savings and reduce your impact on the environment.

Ecocentre
Froidefon
24450 St Pierre de Frugie
France
T. : +33.5.53.52.59.50
F. : +33.5.53.55.29.99

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In the tradition of fun and cool websites, Ecologie-pratique.org is a mine of information for those wishing to undertake work at home. Eco-construction interests more and more committed individuals to respect the environment, but are also looking for small or large savings in their budget.

On this website you will find all the necessary information for the construction, renovation or development of your home. This website is also intended for professionals who can find a list of materials, technology, energy and resources for their work. The topics covered on this website are quite varied. For example, they provide technical advice with the design of an electrical system, and cover topics on how to reduce electrical consumption.

Paris and the surrounding region are breaking new ground by aiming to build more and more ecological, environmentally-friendly buildings. In Paris itself, a new skyscraper is to be built at La Défense by 2012. The structure will be totally transparent, revealing people working inside, gardens and lights. The Generali tower will be green, with a ventilation system powered by solar panels.

As to environmentally-friendly social housing, the Paris suburbs of Saint-Denis and Sucy-en-Brie are approaching the general public directly, with the offer of green social housing by 2009. The Soa architectural practice will be conducting both projects, which comply with the High Environmental Quality standard. The 38 homes in Seine-Saint-Denis will have green roofs, while the 35 homes in Sucy-en-Brie in the Val-de-Marne will use rock foundations, natural light and plants.

These new initiatives in Greater Paris make it one of the most innovative European cities in terms of care for the environment.

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