As a social landlord, how would you define sustainability? L.deF.: A multifaceted definition, of necessity, because all factors must be reconciled! Social housing(1) should meet several objectives: comfort and affordability, compliance with environmental standards, and planning for resilience in the face of climate change. Today, sustainability and quality of life go hand in hand. Comfort, the design of living spaces adapted to their use, and the choice of responsible materials make it possible to build long-lasting properties that are appreciated by residents. Immobilière 3F attaches great importance to the esthetics and comfort of its social housing. Why? L.deF.: The esthetics are essential and contribute to the sustainability of our projects, because behind this notion of beauty lies a host of other concepts such as well-being, quality of use, efficiency, durability, etc. Beautiful, well-designed housing inspires respect and reinforces a sense of pride among residents. We want to break the negative image often associated with social housing by offering architecturally exemplary residences. Hence, our social housing project in Bagneux (France) won the Équerre d’Argent(2) award in 2024 for combining esthetics, thermal comfort and spatial quality, which was much appreciated by the tenants. READ the full interview in Constructing a Sustainable Future (1) In France, social housing refers to homes built, financed and allocated with the help of the State to enable households with modest or moderate incomes to find accommodation at a rent below market price. (2) The Équerre d’Argent is an architectural prize recognizing the best architectural project completed in France for its quality, integration and innovation. THE ÉQUERRE D’ARGENT JURY praised the functional qualities of the 76 social housing units proposed in Bagneux (France) by Immobilière 3F. “Social housing can combine sustainability and quality of life.” VIEWPOINT LUCA DE FRANCESCHI Architect, urban planner and Director of Architecture and Sustainability at Immobilière 3F, a real-estate subsidiary of French group Action Logement 30 31
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