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Constructing New Wor(l)ds [English]

Constructing New Wor(l)ds [English]

Written by: Constructing New Wor(l)ds by Saint-Gobain
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Cogeneration, Anthropocene, Xeriscaping, Embedded Carbon, eco-materials... The evolution of our vocabulary - with the invention of new words - reveals our desire to think differently, to reinvent habitat and the city, to build a more sustainable futur. But what are the realities behind these neologisms?


Constructing new Wor(l)ds, Saint-Gobain's new podcast series, deciphers some twenty words that describe a rapidly changing world. Behind the words, solutions and innovations for a sustainable future.

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Episodes
  • D... for Digital Twin [Rerun]

    D... for Digital Twin [Rerun]
    Jun 25 2025

    No, this isn't a sci-fi scenario! Digital twins are real, and even useful in the construction sector, especially for building simulations. The aim? To save time and, above all, make buildings more efficient and sustainable!

    CONSTRUCTING NEW WOR(L)DS, by Saint-Gobain.

    Behind words, solutions and innovations for a more sustainable future.

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    5 mins
  • E... for Extracted Earth

    E... for Extracted Earth
    Jun 11 2025

    What if the solution to more sustainable construction was right under our feet? Extracted earth isn’t just rubble – it’s a precious resource. Let’s dig up its long-overlooked potential!

    CONSTRUCTING NEW WOR(L)DS, by Saint-Gobain.

    Behind words, solutions and innovations for a more sustainable future.

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    7 mins
  • L… for Lightweight Construction [Rerun]

    L… for Lightweight Construction [Rerun]
    May 28 2025

    What if lightweight construction wasn't just the use of lightweight materials, but a new way of thinking about buildings throughout their entire life cycle? Let's explore all the facets of this construction method, capable of meeting environmental, economic and social challenges.


    CONSTRUCTING NEW WOR(L)DS, by Saint-Gobain.

    Behind words, solutions and innovations for a more sustainable future.

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    6 mins
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