Trends Stories
The digital twin, a catalyst for greater energy efficiency
Yves Biwer, from AGORA, and Jean-Philippe Lemaire, from IDES Engineering, explain how the digital twin optimises urban energy management through simulations on an astonishing virtual double of the district!
Innovative neighborhoods through micro-mobility and next-generation transportation
Working hand in hand on public transportation for the southern region, AGORA and CFL are exploring bold solutions, such as introducing autonomous shuttles designed to complement train services and fit seamlessly with the increasing use of micro-mobility options. And that’s just the beginning!
Sustainable management of rainwater and wastewater, a necessity of our time
To create the sustainable neighbourhoods of tomorrow, AGORA is developing a new water management strategy, based in particular on innovative solutions for the retention and reuse of rainwater and wastewater. ‘It's all about protecting and making the best use of our most precious resource,’ explain AGORA colleagues Alexandre Londot, Yves…
The circular economy: an integral part of contemporary urban planning
Reducing waste, reusing materials as much as possible, using wastewater and other resources in successive cycles! These are just a few examples of the circular economy, a concept that is now applied to every urban development project at AGORA.
Behind the scenes of the energy-efficient Kyklos building on lot 48 in Belval
On the future Place des Bassins in the Square Mile in Belval the iconic Kyklos building will soon be erected, full of voluptuous curves. Through interviews, documents and models, our quest is to understand the principles of sustainability, energy design and distinctive architecture that have gone into the design of…
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…