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Innovation is a key concern for Lafarge. The Group is constantly investing in research to obtain hi-tech products and best meet the needs of its customers.
Lafarge also goes further, incorporating environmental, economic and social dimensions into its research and development to address the challenge of sustainable construction.

Challenge #1

Environmental footprint

How can CO2 emissions be reduced? Through careful use of raw materials? By optimizing water resources? Environmental challenges are at the heart of Lafarge's concerns and strategies.

Challenge #1

Challenge #4

Energy cost

Buildings represent nearly 40% of global energy demand. Solutions exist to reduce this rate or even design buildings which produce as much energy as they consume. Lafarge has engaged with the sector to promote sustainable construction.

Challenge #4

Challenge #2

Implementation

Created in laboratories, Lafarge's various product ranges come into their own on worksites. Easy to implement and energy-efficient, these products limit disturbance and reduce the duration of worksites.

Challenge #2

Challenge #5

Specific needs

Building methods are different in Europe, Asia and Africa. Geography, climate, urban planning and the level of the country's development have an impact on the behavior of buildings and the construction methods used.

Challenge #5

Challenge #3

Services

Lafarge is present all around the world and adapts its services to its customers' needs while at the same time offering innovative services. Its goal is to provide better information and advice.

Challenge #3

Challenge #6

Comfort and aesthetics

Sustainable construction means beauty and comfort. Lafarge takes into account aesthetic considerations, comfort and resistance to wear and tear in its approach to innovation and promotion of sustainable construction.

Challenge #6

Low-energy housing

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View low-energy housing designed by Lafarge in images. Combining 20 rules of sustainable construction with Lafarge product solutions, this flash animation will take you on a tour of the ultimate energy-efficient home.

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Low-energy housing

Take the owner's tour!
Combining 20 sustainable construction rules with innovative solutions produced by Lafarge's R&D, low-energy housing is explained in this flash animation. From the foundations and the exterior to the insulation and the interior - see how a low-energy house is created!

Visit the low-energy housing