ECHO B.I.O (Innovation Orientation Building)

The ECHO B.I.O project takes place in Mouchard in Eastern France. The project aims at promoting innovation and research in the field of green building through two main components: 1) creation of a centre of excellence for professional training in building trades in the areas of ecological, energy, and digital transition. The centre will be a collaborative space for researchers, trainers, learners, and professionals to develop new technologies and sustainable practices in construction. The goal is to advance the state of knowledge on the in-situ and long-term performance of these materials (efficiency, longevity, health impacts), as well as their social benefits (local economic development, circular economy). 2) Setting up a National Engineering and Pedagogical Innovation Laboratory, dedicated to experimenting with new pedagogical approaches that integrate the challenges of the green and digital transition.