Sustainable construction
Discover a region of excellence combining innovation, expertise and opportunities
Contact an expert
The sustainable construction sector.
A historic center of rammed earth construction, Lyon and its region have undergone a transformation and now embody the excellence of sustainable construction. Public works, building, development and infrastructure: discover the region’s opportunities and strengths for developing and energizing your business.
€30bn
of revenue in the AURA region
No. 2
French region
80k
companies in the AURA region
Specialized sectors.
Leading companies in the area
One of the region’s flagship SMEs, fully committed to the environmental transition in the sector.
A leading group in sustainable local development in the Lyon region for 150 years.
A French manufacturer of rammed earth blocks, the company is relaunching raw earth construction in its home region.
An international Canadian group, the company develops its smart building activities from its European headquarters in Lyon.
French group with expertise in infrastructure, environment, energy and heritage offering solutions combining sustainability and excellence.
Expert in terracotta tiles, solar solutions and energy renovations for sustainable, efficient roofs.
Let’s talk about your project!
Reasons to invest in Lyon and its region.
Recruit your key talent
Every year, the Lyon region trains thousands of professionals in sustainable construction skills: engineers, architects, craftspeople and experts in bio-based materials. Draw from this qualified, committed pool to accelerate your projects and meet the challenges of the ecological transition.
Find the ideal site
Business parks, incubators or innovation centers: the Lyon area offers a wide variety of sites to suit your needs. Benefit from high-performance infrastructure, strong local roots and personalized support to set up, develop or relocate your business sustainably.
Join a strong ecosystem
Join a dynamic ecosystem incorporating clusters (Eco-Building, VAD, etc.), competitiveness hubs (Infra 2050) and federations dedicated to sustainable construction. These networks promote synergies between companies, researchers and institutions, supporting innovation, expertise sharing and the development of high-impact collaborative projects.
Iconic places.
Part-Dieu
The second-largest tertiary district in France, Part-Dieu in Lyon’s third arrondissement has undergone a transformation over the last ten years, attracting companies linked to the regional economy, the industrial transition and new working methods (flex office, co-working, third places). Mix of housing, offices, shops and culture, with a multimodal transportation hub. 2024 rental values: new offices €338/m²/year, used €235/m²/year.
Business district
Confluence
Located at the south of Lyon’s peninsula in the second arrondissement, this district transforms a former industrial area into a modern eco-neighborhood, combining contemporary architecture, sustainable development and cultural life. It doubles the size of the city center with housing, offices and public spaces. 2024 rental values: new offices €255/m²/year, used €240/m²/year.
Business district
ZAC Mas du Taureau
25,000 m² of space for economic activities are planned in Vaulx-en-Velin, on the edge of the ZAC (development zone). The economic program for the urban plan aims to create a benchmark site on the scale of the city-region, entirely dedicated to construction and sustainable city stakeholders. The first two lots will be the business village and the training hub.
Purpose-built real estateCompanies that have chosen the Lyon region.
The eight sectors of excellence.
