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International research in ecological accounting is opening a crucial avenue: linking economic flows to natural flows. Zhou, Ou, and Li (2016) lay the foundations for this new discipline, which goes beyond simple environmental accounting...
The example of Saint-Brévin-les-Pins, the first municipality to impose an ORE on a private developer, marks a major evolution in environmental law applied to urban planning.
Version 7 of BREEAM now incorporates more explicit criteria regarding nature and ecology. However, comparing this development to the Effinature certification would be a misinterpretation: BREEAM assesses the building's environmental performance, while Effinature...
Since revision 5.0 of the NF Habitat HQE standard, biodiversity has officially been included in the scope of environmental building quality. This development reflects a fundamental shift: integrating nature into architectural design...
The Biodiversity Performance Score (BPS) and the PERSICAIRE method share a field-based approach and an ecological analysis of sites. However, their purpose differs: PERSICAIRE provides a rapid assessment of biodiversity in small areas, without the need for further investigation...
The GBS and the BPS share a common goal: to measure the relationship between economic activity and biodiversity. But they don't speak the same language. The GBS, led by CDC Biodiversité, is a global reporting tool based on modeling of...
The ÉcoJardin label and the Effinature HVE certification share the same ambition: to encourage the ecological management of green spaces. However, they are not based on the same principles. ÉcoJardin values the quality of management practices. Effinature...
The so-called “Sustainable Building” approaches – BDM, BDO, BDNA, BDÎdF – structure the development of environmental skills among construction professionals. They support the design process and promote collective thinking. But their function is not...
An old diagram circulating for over 80 years illustrates two spheres: that of the architect, rooted in intuition and form, and that of the engineer, guided by physical laws and economics. Between the two lies an uncertain space, made up of...
IRICE, an independent biodiversity certification body, announces the complete alignment of its Effinature and Biodiversity Performance Score (BPS) standards with the new international standards ISO 17620:2025 and ISO 17298:2025. This evolution...
As part of the Green Budget initiative, the DGCL (Directorate General for Local Authorities) has just published a guide for local authorities. Its objective: to facilitate the integration of biodiversity into public policies. This intention has been welcomed. But at a time when projects are multiplying...