Book Launch! ‘20 petites leçons d’économie de matière’ is a book written by Victor Meesters (Rotor) and Vincent Laureau, the fruit of a course on reuse and materiality taught to Master’s students in architecture at ENSA Paris-Val de Seine. After exploring and discussing the subject for several months, the group compiled a collection of often-overlooked concepts, practices and strategies for reducing material consumption in the construction sector.
Each chapter of the book highlights a specific type of intervention, ranging from the relocation of entire buildings to the creation of floor patterns using the opus incertum technique, as well as the application of simple principles designed to facilitate maintenance. It describes pragmatic approaches that can inspire everyday construction and design practices – a discussion basis for reconsidering the use of materials in architecture and the building sector.
To present their work, Victor Meesters and Vincent Laureau invite you to a conference-walk where each principle is put in relation to a material, process or physical part of Rotor’s site in Evere. The presentation will be in French and followed by a moment of exchange around a drink!
Where? At RotorDC, avenue de Bâle 3, 1140 Evere
When? June 3rd, from 18h.
Registration required. The 5 euro fee covers attendance and a drink. Info & reservation: rotordc.com/event
The book is also available in our store, see the category ‘Book’ on our webshop.
Book launch '20 petites leçons d'économie de matière'
Published on 25/05/2026