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Asharq Al-Awsat
Asharq Al-Awsat
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Asharq Al-Awsat

French-Lebanese Architect Seeks Pro-climate Construction Transformation

Lina Ghotmeh wants to reduce the use of concrete in building JOEL SAGET AFP

The French-Lebanese architect wants to see her industry transformed by drastically reducing the use of concrete -- a major CO2 contributor -- using more local materials and reusing existing buildings and materials.

"We need to change our value system," the 42-year-old told AFP last month.

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