Study tour in Paris: Sustainable Urban Development and Circular Architecture

Paris has evolved from the small island of Île de la Cité into an expansive metropolis stretching beyond the 20th arrondissement. Beyond its many historic buildings, the city is actively developing car-free streets, green climate-adapted urban spaces, world-class university buildings, and experiments with rammed earth construction. Discover Paris' architecture, from historic monuments to modern masterpieces, and what you can experience on a study tour to Paris with ArkiTours.

In Paris, you can explore these themes in architecture and urban development:

Transformation of buildings

Empty parking garages are being transformed into modern housing, and office buildings are finding new life as student residences. How are existing structures being adapted to meet today's needs for sustainability and flexibility?

Bio-Based materials and rammed earth experiments

Discover how fabricated materials like rammed earth and wood create aesthetic and environmentally friendly buildings. Visit a factory outside Paris specializing in the production of rammed earth and see how the technique is integrated into the city's architecture.

Wood construction and modular design

Learn about "design for disassembly" and flexible structures that can be reconfigured and reused. Examples include projects from Le rectorat de l’académie de Créteil and the Olympic Village, demonstrating how collaboration between architects, engineers, and material suppliers can lead to sustainable solutions.

The green city

Paris' eco-district is a model for circular urban development. It blends biodiversity plans, climate adaptation, and energy efficiency in an ambitious effort to reduce the city's carbon footprint. The area showcases how old rail yards can be transformed into dynamic urban spaces focused on environmental and social needs.

Mobility and the 15-minute city

The city's mobility strategies include reducing car traffic, expanding bike lanes, and creating car-free zones. How can urban planning promote mobility that prioritizes pedestrians and cyclists?

Le corbusier and the visions of brutalism

Visit iconic works such as Villa La Roche and his experimental apartment buildings. Le Corbusier's approach to functionality and mixed-use concepts continues to challenge how we think about housing and urban spaces today.

Practical information

Flight + hotel (arranged through a travel agency we collaborate with)
In-depth program featuring project visits, presentations, and discussions with local professionals, such as developers, timber producers, architecture firms, project managers, landscape architects, energy specialists, resident group representatives, and more.
Local urban development guides provide historical context and insights into current trends related to the projects and city areas.
Organization of activities such as cycling tours, walking tours, lunches, dinners, and more.

For more information and details, contact us to arrange a 2- or 3-day program.