Tunisia Focuses on Sustainable Building Strategies and Innovations
Experts Emphasize the Need for a Paradigm Shift in Construction Models
A panel discussion held in Tunis on Monday, under the theme "What Strategic Vision and Innovations for a Sustainable Building of Tomorrow?", highlighted the need to rethink construction models in response to accelerated environmental, energy, and technological changes. The goal is to strengthen the resilience of cities and their ability to adapt to climate change.
The Event Was Initiated by the Tunisian-French Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CTFCI)
The CTFCI, in collaboration with representatives from businesses, experts, architects, and construction professionals, as well as representatives from the "Paris Builders Show 2026" (World Building Exhibition), came together to discuss the future of sustainable building.
A New Era for the Building Sector
Khelil Chaibi, President of the CTFCI, emphasized that the building sector is undergoing a significant transformation driven by environmental and energy challenges, decarbonization requirements, urban evolution, and technological development. He stressed that the building of tomorrow cannot be thought of in the same way as before.
Future Buildings Must Be Intelligent, Energy-Efficient, and Resilient
Mr. Chaibi added that future constructions must be more intelligent, less energy-intensive, and more resilient, while prioritizing quality of life. Resource management, climate adaptation, and urban mutations must now be integrated into all stages of construction and planning.
The Seminar Aims to Bring Together Sector Actors
The seminar aims to gather different sector actors around a single table to exchange expertise and visions on ongoing transformations. The debates focused on two major axes:
- Sustainable and Ecological Construction, Decarbonization, and Resilient Cities: This axis explored the challenges and opportunities of sustainable building, decarbonization, and climate-resilient cities.
- Modern Technologies and Their Impact: This axis examined the impact of modern technologies such as artificial intelligence, Building Information Modeling (BIM), and digital twins on the building sector, including their effects on jobs, usage, and building performance.
Developing Competences and International Partnerships
Mr. Chaibi also emphasized that these meetings are essential for developing the skills of Tunisian businesses, strengthening their international partnerships, and accompanying the future evolution of the sector.
Tunisia's Key Role at the World Building Exhibition 2026
Jean-Philippe Guillon, Director of the Construction Division at a French company, noted that Tunisia has been a major participant in the World Building Exhibition in Paris for several years.
