How BIM and digital twins are revolutionising urban design in Belval and Metzeschmelz
A quest: to understand how the design of urban neighbourhoods is being transformed in Belval and Metzeschmelz thanks to building information modelling (BIM) and digital twin technology. One method: seek the expertise of Michael Brobst, BIM Coordinator at AGORA. “More than a simple 3D model,” he says, “BIM has become…
Invitation to the next dialogue conference on “The City of Tomorrow”
As part of our collaboration with the French Embassy and the Institut français du Luxembourg, we are pleased to invite you to the second conference of the cycle dedicated to La ville de demain, des enjeux à l’opérationnel ( "The City of Tomorrow, from issues to operations."). This meeting will…
A look back at the 2nd Planners Day Metzeschmelz
On October 26, Maison Metzeschmelz (Bâtiment V) hosted the 2nd Planners Day Metzeschmelz, an AGORA initiative where everyone involved with the project's planning could meet and talk about any challenges they are facing and share updates on any work that is currently underway.
Diverse housing and flexible architecture: the future of housing in Luxembourg
Professor and director of the Master's in Architecture at the University of Luxembourg, Florian Hertweck, details the types of housing that answer current housing challenges and discusses the economic context conducive to stimulating them.
Belval : un modèle d’architecture salué par le Grand-Duc
C'est avec une grande fierté que nous relayons les propos du Grand-Duc concernant Belval. Dans une récente interview accordée au Mag OAI, le Grand-Duc a mis en exergue l'exemplarité de Belval dans le paysage de l'architecture moderne. "Sans déroger à mon approche holistique de base, j’aimerais mettre en avant le…
Urban resilience, a key concept for the long-term planning of our neighbourhoods
Strengthen the capacity of cities to survive, adapt and thrive in the face of the challenges of the 21st century. Here is the definition of what “urban resilience” is, a keystone in the design of new neighbourhoods in a context of climate transition. Decryption and highlighting with examples taken from…