Foundation 23 - Re-materializing Construction

80 LafargeHolcim Foundation Founded in 2003, the LafargeHolcim Foundation for Sustainable Construction raises awareness of the important role that architecture, engineering, urban planning, and the building industry have in achieving a more sustainable future. The Foundation expresses the commitment of its sponsor LafargeHolcim to drive sustainability in building and construction. The LafargeHolcim Foundation seeks to globally interlink knowledge and to encourage sustainable responses to the built environment. It pro- motes outstanding approaches to sustainable construction via print and online publi- cations, maintains a comprehensive Internet presence, and engages on social media. LafargeHolcim Awards The world’s most significant competition for sustainable design. Projects and visions from architecture, engineering, urban planning, materials science, construction technology, and related fields are eligible for entry. LafargeHolcim Next Generation Awards Lab The Foundation’s workshop laboratories on sustainable construction offer Awards win- ners in the Next Generation category a platform to exchange ideas on a global level. LafargeHolcim Forum The tri-annual series of conferences on sustainable construction, conducted in col- laboration with the Foundation’s associated universities, advance the international and interdisciplinary dialog. An initiative of LafargeHolcim The Foundation is an initiative of LafargeHolcim, the global leader in building ma- terials and solutions. LafargeHolcim is active in the business segments cement, aggregates, ready-mix concrete, and solutions & products. With leading positions in all regions and a balanced portfolio between developing and mature markets, LafargeHolcim experts solve the challenges that customers face around the world. Creating awareness, promoting excellence