Conference on Frugal and Creative Architecture

This event focuses on the principles of frugal and creative architecture, featuring renowned architect Dominique Gauzin-Müller and international figure Anna Heringer. They will discuss their book 'Form Follows Love' and the 'Frugal Architecture' publication series that showcases exemplary buildings and urban interventions designed responsibly and sustainably. The discussion aligns with the broader initiative promoting joyful and creative frugality as articulated in the 2018 Manifesto aimed at addressing societal, environmental, and energy challenges in construction. Frugal architecture advocates for an ecological approach that dramatically reduces energy consumption, emphasizing rehabilitation and transformation over new construction to achieve energy-neutral or even positive buildings. It is rooted in a key principle: 'less is enough.' This event seeks to foster dialogue and exchange, promoting new territorial dynamics through sharing experiences and building networks around frugal, a