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Join us tomorrow at the BATIMAT trade fair for two conferences hosted by Annabelle Ledoux as part of the Architalks for BOOKSTORMING ARCHISTORM.

 

🗓 When? October 1st, starting at 3:30 p.m.

📍 Where? Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, Hall 5.2 (Agora 5.2)

 

Conferences:

 

– The Mediterranean Example: Summer Comfort

 

⏰ 3:30 – 4:15 p.m.

 

With Enrico Frigerio (Architect, Frigerio Design Group, Italy), Jaafar Sijelmassi (Architect specialized in ecology and BIM, CEO of Sijelmassi & Partner, Morocco), Duygu Erten (Engineer/Architect and Economist, Turkey), Sonia Sanz (Senior Architect & Partner, Director of L35 Architects, Spain), and Amir Turki (Architect-Urban Planner, Chairman of UMAR, Tunisia).

 

🌍 International speakers will share climate-adapted solutions for Mediterranean regions.

 

– Renovation, Reuse, Recycling of Materials: International Feedback

 

⏰ 4:30 – 5:15 p.m.

 

With Bruno Gabbiani (Architect and Chairman of ALA Assoarchitetti, Italy), Andrea Tomasi and Alessia Tomasi (Architects and Co-owners of tomasi e associati – Studio d’architettura, Italy), Silvia Passoni (Lead Architect, BCBW, Delegate of the Brussels Chamber, CNOA, Order of Architects.be – Brussels-Capital and Walloon Brabant Council, Belgium), and Inès Dahmouni Mimita🌿 (Architect and Founder of MDArchitectes, Tunisia).

 

🌱 Discover inspiring practices around materials and building rehabilitation.

 

A must-attend event to discuss global challenges and local solutions!

 

Check out the full program

There’s much talk about a return to normal—first post-COVID, now post-Olympics. But what about business travel, especially within mainland France? Conquérir magazine dives into the topic, highlighting the strong performance of hotel investment driven by rising average room rates and the momentum of key players like EXTENDAM, a leading management firm for budget and midscale hospitality investments in Europe.

 

📖 Read the full market analysis in the latest issue of Conquérir

Last Thursday, the segment “On se décarbone” by Raphael Gerson (Le 5/7 hosted by Mathilde Munos on France Inter), showcased a real solution for the social acceptance of wind farms: citizen-led projects supported by Énergie Partagée.

 

It all began ten years ago with the Béganne wind farm in Brittany, funded and decided by over 1,000 local residents. Today, more than 500 similar initiatives exist across France: wind farms, solar plants, geothermal stations… Citizens and local governments co-manage governance and make key decisions, such as project locations.

 

Through Énergie Partagée, these projects allow citizens to invest in the energy transition close to home while creating local benefits—especially in job creation. The platform facilitates new projects by collecting community savings and guiding ideas through to commissioning.

 

💡 An inspiring model of democratic and local energy transition!

 

Listen to Raphaël Gerson’s segment on France Inter

This week, Adrien LONG takes you behind the scenes of urban rehabilitation. In episode 2 of ALTEV Native, he explains how his teams bring new life and purpose to existing buildings by adapting them to the current and future needs of their ecosystems 🌍.

 

An approach combining heritage preservation and technical innovation to rethink urban living.

 

🎧 Listen to this episode now

 

Tune in to episode two of ALTEV NATIVE

On November 28, join key players in hotel investment for exclusive discussions at the Hospitality Asset Forum. Jean-Marc Palhon, Chairman of EXTENDAM, will share his market outlook alongside executives from Montefiore Investment, AccorInvest, and Atream during a must-attend panel.

 

With more than 1,300 hotels and 200,000 keys across Europe under their management, these leaders will present their strategies in today’s economic and geopolitical context.

 

📅 Save the date: November 28 at the Grand Hôtel Intercontinental Paris

 

More info on Hospitality On

On September 13, the Grand Est region will inaugurate the solar farm at the Espace du Génie in Écrouves—a 11.87 MW project developed on a former military brownfield. This citizen-led initiative is a collaboration between SEM SIPEnR, Enercoop Nord-Est (ENErgic), Énergie Partagée, and the Terres Touloises Community of Municipalities (CC2T).

 

Why is it remarkable?

 

With shared governance and citizen funding, the project is a milestone for local energy transition while repurposing a disused military site. Labeled by Énergie Partagée, it exemplifies a strong commitment to renewable energy that respects both territory and people.

 

“As it is managed by local and social economy actors, this project enables the community to reclaim ownership of renewable energy production. It’s a virtuous initiative combining shared governance, ethical funding, local roots, and ecological responsibility,” says Erwan Boumard, Director of Énergie Partagée.

 

🔋 11.81 MW of renewable power, generating 13,000 MWh of green electricity annually—a big step forward thanks to citizen investment!

 

Read the full article in PV Magazine

We’re proud to have contributed to the creation of the brand-new podcast ALTEV NATIVE, which takes a deep dive into urban regeneration. Alongside co-founders Adrien LONG and Anne-Laure Camilotto, this podcasts highlights diverse ways to transform our cities by working with what already exists.

 

🔗 Follow ALTEV on LinkedIn to hear the first episode of this six-part podcast, and join us every week on this exciting journey! 🏙️

 

Listen to the first episode of ALTEV NATIVE

Since 2000, Le Garage Moderne—founded by Béatrice Aspart, Véronique Goglin, and Boufeldja Labri—has been more than just a repair shop. Located in Bordeaux, this 2,200 sqm space has become a local hub where residents from Bacalan and beyond come to share skills and moments of togetherness.

 

Through participatory workshops and cultural events, Le Garage Moderne promotes reuse, repair, and DIY culture while fostering solidarity. With over 5,000 members and nearly 300 volunteers, it’s become a vital part of the community, offering even a cooperative cafeteria and emergency food aid.

 

👏 Congratulations to the team for this inspiring initiative that blends creativity, mutual aid, and social commitment!

 

Learn more about Le Garage Moderne

The Énergie Partagée label has just recognized another transformative local project—the Calvisson solar initiative—for its exemplary shared governance and positive regional impact. It now joins the growing family of labeled citizen energy projects [Citizen Energy Map].

 

Led by the municipality of Calvisson, the ECDC association, and the ACTTE cooperative, the project highlights the value of a local, citizen-driven approach to renewable energy.

 

Why is this label important?

 

It certifies that projects meet strict criteria for transparency, environmental benefit, and local economic return. This unique model puts citizens at the heart of the energy transition.

 

With more than 360 labeled projects across France, the Énergie Partagée label is now a trusted benchmark for impactful, ethical, and sustainable local initiatives.

 

The citizen movement is growing fast, and this new project proves once again the power of participative energy transition.

 

Learn more in Objectif Gard

🌍 In two months, La Fabrique du Tourisme returns for its 7th edition, this year hosted at EquipHotel! Created in 2020 by EXTENDAM, Bpifrance, and MKG Consulting, the initiative brings together 50+ hospitality leaders to rethink the future together.

 

💡 At the heart of the discussion: artificial intelligence. How can AI transform natural resource management, waste handling, and satisfaction for guests and staff alike? Expect bold ideas and innovation for the hotel industry.

 

📅 See you on November 7 at 10:30 a.m. on the EquipHotel Main Stage (Pavilion 7.3) for an exciting lineup of solutions!

 

Read the full article in L’Hôtellerie Restauration