Frugal building - from design to construction
Frugal building - from design to construction
Our Challenge
Would you like to take part in an eco-design project to renovate a school building ? The construction sector is responsible for over a third of global greenhouse gas emissions, accounts for half of the world's resource extraction, and demolition routinely creates significant amounts of waste. Reducing the construction sector's environmental impact through decarbonisation and reinvention is essential for meeting climate goals. This challenge invites you to engage with the future of sustainable building. You will discover the essential steps of a frugal construction project, from initial design to hands-on implementation. This challenge is an opportunity to develop practical and interdisciplinary skills, while contributing to real solutions in sustainable construction. You will gain experience in both design and implementation—key steps in turning theory into meaningful environmental action.
The Team
Teamchers
These are the teamchers you'll work with on the challenge.
Learners
Challenge providers
- Study period
- 11 May – 20 June 2026
- Study format
- Blended
- Application period
- 24 March – 10 April 2026
- Credits
- 3 ECTS
- Hosting university
- INSA Group
Information
Value and progress
Describe how to collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary team
By the end of this challenge, thanks to your practical experience, you will be able to describe the roles, communication practices, and collaboration strategies used when working with people from different professional backgrounds.
ESCO SKILLS
Describe the link between design choices and on-site actions
By the end of this challenge, you will be able to describe how design decisions are implemented in practice, based on your experience on the construction site.
ESCO SKILLS
Identify key steps in organising a frugal building project
By the end of this challenge, you will be able to identify and outline the main phases and requirements involved in planning and coordinating a resource-efficient construction project.
ESCO SKILLS
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Hosting university
INSA Group
Challenge provider