Balmes Synergy
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Balmes Synergy revitalizes an old school in Chimilin into a multifunctional hub and creates a new educational complex in Villefontaine. Both projects merge sustainability with heritage by integrating natural ventilation, solar energy, and bioclimatic design. Together, they promote community, comfort, and environmental responsibility through adaptive reuse and innovative architecture.
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Dr. Romani Zaid, Associate Professor and Head of LaBEL at the National School of Architecture of Tetuan, holds a PhD from La Rochelle University. His research focuses on sustainable building renovation, urban microclimate modeling, and decision support. He serves on editorial boards of top journals and has led international projects like RESKIN and CAPQAI. Author of 34+ indexed papers, he contributes regularly to major conferences such as CLIMA, IRSEC, and JITH.