Sustainable buildings
An economic driver and a lever for the sustainable transition in Lyon and its region
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The sustainable buildings sector.
Lyon and its region are a major hub for sustainable building, combining specialist schools, innovative laboratories and a dynamic ecosystem of clusters and competitiveness hubs. Companies can easily find qualified talent and high-performance solutions for energy efficiency, bio-based materials, and water, air and soil treatment.
€25bn
of revenue in the AURA region
78k
companies in the AURA region
160k
employees in the AURA region
Leading companies in the area
One of the region’s flagship SMEs, fully committed to the environmental transition in the sector.
A French manufacturer of rammed earth blocks, the company is relaunching raw earth construction in its home region.
A subsidiary of the Holcim Group, a cement, concrete and aggregates producer. Supports sustainable construction with innovative, eco-responsible solutions, with its global research center located in Saint-Quentin-Fallavier.
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Reasons to invest in Lyon and its region.
Discover specialist training centers
Lyon and its region have a wide network of training centers dedicated to sustainable building: engineering schools (ENTPE, Builders, CESI), technical colleges and professional bodies (Solive, Etincelle, ESB). These institutions prepare professionals with skills in energy efficiency, bio-based materials and responsible construction, ready to support companies in their innovative projects.
Benefit from a dynamic, collaborative ecosystem
Clusters (Eco-Building, VAD), competitiveness hubs (Infra 2050) and research centers make Lyon a region conducive to innovation in the sustainable building sector. Companies can develop strategic partnerships, exchange expertise and accelerate the completion of ambitious projects.
Recruit the talent to bring your plans to life
Every year, the Lyon region trains a new generation of professionals: engineers, architects, craftspeople and energy performance experts. This means companies can strengthen their teams, accelerate their projects and meet the requirements of sustainable construction.
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 districtCompanies that have chosen the Lyon region.
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