Background (final year of bachelor level) in architecture, mechanical engineering, physics or civil engineering. 

To theoretically and experimentally try out ways to transform raw earth into a building material complying with sustainable development requirements and 21th century construction technics

The week will begin on Monday morning, with brief presentations and exercises designed to introduce existing techniques and familiarize the audience with the material.

Then students will work in small groups (5-6) on a particular issue. Each group will design and fabricate a material that meets the specifications by combining experimental approaches (sample fabrication and characterization) with modeling tools.

At the end of the week, on Friday afternoon, the results of this work will be presented to the whole group and evaluated by a jury. 

Materials and equipment will be provided. Bibliographic research can be conducted at the Lesage Library of ENPC. 

100% Final evaluation of the group project by a jury