Current construction practices are often at odds with biodiversity challenges. In this context, Arcora is conducting research led by Alice Jouhannet on technical and construction solutions, as well as characterizing the risk of aggravating fire spread with façade greening systems. The aim is to advance knowledge on integrating living systems into façades and its...
Ecale – The First Carbon Assessment Tool for Building Envelopes
Arcora launches ecale, a 3D parametric configurator allowing the assessment of the carbon weight of a standard façade grid to guide design. Driven by the desire to offer a simple tool accessible to as many as possible, the Arcora team developed ecale, the fruit of several years of research through Arcora’s Lab, its R&D...
Héméra, the First Solar Shading System Actuated by a Shape Memory Alloy Wire
Après 3 ans de recherche, Arcora présente Héméra, un nouveau système silencieux, compact et autonome, développé avec les chercheurs du laboratoires Navier de l’Ecole des Ponts ParisTech. Il s’agit du premier système de protection solaire actionné par un fil en alliage de forme. Ce développement correspond à l’ambition d’Arcora de proposer des solutions techniques...
Fabriquer la ville durable
Concevoir, construire et vivre dans une ville intelligente et durable......