HQE RESIDENTIAL
A performance framework for sustainable and livable housing
HQE Residential is an international certification framework dedicated to residential projects. It provides a comprehensive approach to environmental quality, comfort, health, and energy performance, across the entire lifecycle of housing developments.
More than a label, HQE Residential is a structured framework that helps project owners and operators translate sustainability objectives into concrete, measurable, and operational outcomes.
A holistic approach to residential performance
HQE Residential addresses the multiple dimensions of housing quality, combining environmental performance with quality of life and long-term asset value. It covers key themes such as:
- environmental impact and resource efficiency
- energy performance and carbon reduction
- indoor environmental quality and occupant comfort
- health, well-being, and everyday use
- durability and long-term operational performance
This holistic approach makes HQE Residential particularly relevant for housing projects where performance must be achieved not only at delivery but throughout operation.
From certification to real-use performance
Achieving certification is not an end in itself. The true value of HQE Residential lies in its ability to support buildings in operation and to structure good practices over time.
Our role is to ensure that HQE Residential requirements are meaningfully integrated into project strategies and operational processes. We place a strong emphasis on real-use conditions, operational performance, and continuous improvement, so that certification criteria translate into tangible benefits for occupants and asset managers alike.
Our role as technical and strategic advisor
We support project owners, asset managers, and housing operators throughout HQE Residential certification processes, acting as an independent technical and strategic advisor.
Our services include:
- certification strategy definition
- technical advisory and coordination
- support with documentation and evidence
- interface between project stakeholders
- performance follow-up during operation
Our approach ensures that HQE Residential is not treated as a standalone objective, but as a lever for operational efficiency, environmental performance, and long-term value creation.
An international and adaptable framework
HQE Residential is designed to be adaptable to different climatic, cultural, and regulatory contexts. This flexibility makes it particularly suitable for international housing projects and export-oriented developments.
By aligning HQE Residential with local conditions and international best practices, we help project teams implement robust, credible, and context-sensitive certification strategies.
Why integrate HQE Residential into housing projects?
- To structure environmental and energy performance objectives
- To improve comfort, health, and quality of life for occupants
- To support operational performance and long-term compliance
- To enhance asset value and project credibility
- To align housing projects with international sustainability standards
