On September 30th, Paris Habitat hosted a site visit at its project located at 19 rue des Bernardins (5th arrondissement), which is transforming an office building into a 23-unit family guesthouse, as part of the Paris Builders Show Batimat. Representatives from Paris Habitat's project management, Cerqual (a subsidiary of the Qualitel association), and the architecture firm Grand Huit presented the program and discussed the principles of the certification processes.
Through certifications supported by Cerqual, a specialist in collective and individual housing, Paris Habitat reaffirms its commitment to embedding quality in all its operations, including new constructions, rehabilitations, and the development of specific housing projects.
For the Bernardins operation, which involves a significant transformation of an existing building, Cerqual awarded the NF Habitat HQE certification. This evaluation considered the project's demands, managed by the association Emmaüs Solidarité, to improve thermal and acoustic comfort, enhance security in housing and common areas, optimize indoor air quality, and reduce energy and water consumption. The use of recycled materials and consideration of climate change challenges were also recognized and certified.
For Paris Habitat, these certification processes are a concrete tool to support and guarantee its quality standards while maintaining controlled costs for tenants. This initiative aligns with the Office's continuous improvement policy for its heritage and service quality, offering tenants more comfortable, energy-efficient homes better adapted to current environmental challenges.
