The House of the Future is not just a place. It is a dynamic system for reconnecting people to their environment, rebuilding social bonds, transmitting knowledge, fostering vocations, and above all, rekindling the desire to act together.It is an opportunity to rethink our lifestyles, our social relationships, and our connection to the living world while respecting planetary boundaries.
Chantal Peyer, foresight practitioner, political adviser and professional coach, co-founder of the Hub des possibles and creator of the podcast ‘2040 j’y vais !’, brings extensive experience in sustainability, civic engagement and futures work.
This participatory workshop examines the role of collective narratives and imaginaries in shaping resilience and mobilization. Peyer explores how films, literature and shared stories influence values, emotions and action, and guides participants to craft a desirable future and practical strategies to reconnect with purpose and agency.
In French.
An interactive, experiential workshop examining how prevailing narratives shape our perception and collective futures. Participants explore the role of storytelling in social change, drawing on thinkers such as Cyril Dion, Isabelle Delannoy and Aurélien Barrau as points of reference. Through guided exercises and group reflection, the session examines narrative frameworks, uncovers underlying assumptions, and develops strategies to sketch new individual and societal stories that open perspectives and foster desirable futures.
In French.
Dr Katia Dayan, a researcher with fifteen years’ experience in sustainable fashion, has led work on local action worldwide, including projects in Geneva.
This lecture presents concrete, inspiring local initiatives, partnerships and policy measures that support sustainable fashion in urban contexts. Dayan examines consumer practices, circular systems and textile waste management, and reveals how shared best practices can shift consumption patterns and strengthen local infrastructures to make sustainable fashion more accessible in cities.
In French.
This session reviews five years of L’Upcyclerie’s experimentation in circular fashion and design. The project explored creating from existing textile and wood materials, testing production models, collaborative practices and design approaches rooted in the social and solidarity economy. The discussion examines strategic choices, successes and limitations, and shares the key learnings that inform the consolidation of the wood workshop and next steps for circular production. Participants will gain insights into sustainable design pathways and collaborative innovation.
In French.
Monica Serlavos moderates a Parents d’Avenir panel with documentary filmmaker Katharine Domincé, a representative of Association Enseignants pour le Climat, and XR Familles Lausanne members Xavier and Adrien (12).
They examine how to address the ecological crisis with children, exploring how to balance truthful explanations with hope and resilience, share practical conversation techniques and educational perspectives, and transform eco-anxiety into collective agency through participatory discussion and small-group exchanges that support family and school practices.
In French.
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