The evolution of French professional rules for straw construction with the integration of external thermal insulation
- The evolution of French professional rules for straw construction with the integration of external thermal insulation (cross-referenced questions with RFCP)
- The challenges of external thermal insulation with straw
- The question of the right material in the right place
- Examples:
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- Retrofit of the Clinique Jean Paoli in Arles,France into a hostel for students and seasonal workers
- Retrofit with coated straw bales and copano straw panels
Date
- 19 Sep 2025
- Expired!
Time
- 11:30 - 12:00
Labels
- Cédric Hamelin & Luc Floissac
Category
Facilitator
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Cédric Hamelin (FR)
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Website
http://nebraskaconstruction.fr -
As well as being an architect, Cedric is a teacher-researcher, co-founder of the Nebraska association specializing in load-bearing straw construction, wrapping and rice straw, board member of RFCP. He is an active member of the RFCP's working group on external thermal insulation, and in 2012 took part in writing the first professional rules for straw construction.
Otros facilitadores
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Luc Floissac
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Luc Floissac holds a doctorate in geography and planning, and a certificate of specialized training in architecture and environmental quality. He is an environmental consultant with Eco-Etudes, providing support to clients and contractors in the technical and environmental assessment of construction systems, and in the construction and rehabilitation of buildings. He is an associate researcher at the LRA (Laboratoire de Recherche en Architecture) and teaches at several institutions (Toulouse School of Architecture, Ecole des Mines d'Albi, etc.). His research focuses on the fields of Environmental Quality of Buildings (EQB), digital mock-ups (BIM), energy performance, and the use of bio-sourced materials in construction and rehabilitation. Member of RFCP (Réseau Français de Construction en Paille) and coordinator of the drafting of professional rules for straw construction and new professional rules for external thermal insulation.