mission

The Braillard Architectes Foundation is active in the fields of research in urban studies and city sciences, valorization and conservation of the architectural heritage of the 20th century and aid towards innovative achievements in terms of architecture and urbanism.

events

Conference
Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Architectural competitions: mirrors of innovation

Conference by Bruno Marchand as part of the 2011-2012 public course. Wednesday, February 1rst, 12:15 PM – 1:45 PM.

Conference
Wednesday, january 25, 2012

Changes in housing policies : facts and perspectives

Conference by Michel Buergisser as part of the 2011-2012 public course. Wednesday, January 25th, 12:15 PM – 1:45 PM.

Conference
Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Principles and tools of federal housing policy

Conference by Philippe Thalmann as part of the 2011-2012 public course. Wednesday, December 7th, 12:15 PM – 1:45 PM.

Conference
Wednesday, november 16, 2011

Contemporary implications of the design of apartment buildings

Conference by Monique Eleb as part of the 2011-2012 public course. Wednesday, November 16th, 12:15 PM – 1:45 PM.

Conference
Wednesday, November 16, 2011

The production of housing. Public policies, social changes, and typological innovations

The 2011-2012 public course organized by the Fondation Braillard Architectes focuses on the production of housing. Its program is available online.

publications

December 2011

Social developments in swiss cities

Matthey L., Mager C., Da Cunha A., 2011. Soziale Entwicklungen in den Städten [Social developments in swiss cities]. In Schneider-Sliwa R. (éd.), Länderkunde Schweiz, Darmstadt, WBG Verlag : 100-105.

December 2011

The norm et the label

Matthey, L. et Gaillard, D. (2011). La norme et le label. Production de la norme et logiques d’hybridation dans la fabrique de la ville durable:le cas des écoquartiers. Lieux communs: les cahiers du LAUA, 14: 113-129.