The Architect@Work Bordeaux 2025 trade show confirmed a trend that is already evident throughout the sector: architects, project managers , and specifiers now want bio-based solutions that are high-performance, locally sourced, and truly measurable in terms of their environmental impact.
This year, our presence at the Absolin stand enabled us to engage in dialogue with severalprofessionals, the majority of whom were architects and interior designers committed to low-carbon construction.
This post-trade show highlights the five key points that professionals took away from Absolin's solutions, and how these insights are already influencing their future projects.
1. VOC absorption: a criterion that will become a priority in 2025
One of the most discussed topics at the show was indoor air quality. With changing standards, labels, and user expectations, reducing volatile organic compounds is no longer a secondary consideration: it has become a key requirement in specifications.
Visitors were particularly impressed by the ability of Absolin bio-based coating to absorb VOCs, especially formaldehyde, one of the most common pollutants in enclosed environments.
The architects emphasized:
- The rare combination of "decorative coating + air purification,"
- Interest in healthcare buildings, maternal and child health centers, schools, and daycare centers,
- The importance of offering measurable solutions to reassure project owners.
For many, Absolin meets this need for visible, simple, educational, and effective solutions, making it an ally for health and wellness-oriented projects.
2. French and local manufacturing: a decisive argument for public and private projects
Technical teams, design offices, and architects have confirmed to us that the location of the manufacturer has become a decisive factor in the selection of low-carbon materials.
The fact that Absolin is:
- Made in France,
- Made from French materials (linen, marble powder, lime),
- With complete control over the production chain,
has generated considerable interest.
For architects, this means:
- Improved traceability of materials,
- Reduction of the carbon footprint associated with transportation,
- Simplified compliance with LCA (Life Cycle Assessment) procedures,
- Added value in public tender documents.
This is a point that comes up consistently in discussions: French origin guarantees stability, monitoring, control, and trust, which is what prescribers are looking for in 2026.
3. Recognized performance: acoustic comfort and thermal inertia
Professionals attending the Architect@Work trade show were particularly interested in the technical performance of Absolin bio-based coating.
Many pointed out that the current trend is toward multifunctional solutions that can play a concrete role in interior comfort.
What architects remember:
- A real reduction in sound reverberation, useful for offices, restaurants, schools, coworking spaces, and common areas.
- Better humidity control, thanks to the presence of linen and minerals.
- Significant thermal inertia on the interior walls.
The idea of having a high-performance decorative coating appealed to visitors looking for more than just an aesthetic finish. Absolin is a functional material that truly contributes to a healthy interior and lasting comfort.
4. The material: the role of linen as a differentiating factor
One of the most surprising elements for visitors was the use of linen as the base material for the covering.
Linen is known for:
- Its absorption capacity,
- Its ability to regulate humidity,
- Its very low environmental impact,
- Its natural resistance,
- Its availability in France.
Architects have often expressed their surprise at the ecological consistency of this material: local, recyclable, high-performance, and durable.
Its combination with marble powder and lime gives Absolin a rare balance between flexibility, fineness, and robustness.
5. Customization of finishes: textures, colors, premium aesthetics
Visitors also emphasized the importance of personalization.
For many, Absolin bio-based coating stands out for:
- Its smooth, matte, or textured finishes,
- Its ability to deliver high-end performance,
- Its compatibility with contemporary decorative trends,
- The possibility of using it for distinctive projects: hotels, restaurants, building lobbies, premium workspaces.
Interior designers have shown particular interest in elegant textures and material combinations, which enable them to propose projects where aesthetics and ecology reinforce each other.
6. Discussions at the trade show: professionals' needs, questions, and priorities
During these two days of discussions, three major expectations of architects emerged:
- The search for truly operational low-carbon solutions
Professionals no longer want theoretical discussions: they want materials that are applicable, stable, and compatible with on-site execution.
- The importance of “risk-free” solutions
They appreciate the ease of maintenance,
the long-term stability,
the ability to clean tools with water,
the quick drying time,
and the simplicity of application.
- The need to work with available and accessible manufacturers
Absolin is a French company that is responsive, able to follow specifications and support projects, which reassures specifiers.
7. How these lessons influence the 2025–2026 projects
Discussions with architects show that bio-based coatings will be a top priority for:
- Educational buildings,
- Healthcare buildings,
- Commercial renovations,
- The renovation of office buildings,
- Premium and decorative spaces.
The need for local, low-carbon, attractive, and high-performance solutions is boosting interest in Absolin, which is positioning itself as a serious alternative to traditional materials.
The Architect@Work Bordeaux 2025 trade show confirmed a strong trend: architects are now looking for innovative, bio-based, high-performance materials that are made in France.
Absolin is perfectly in line with this trend, offering eco-friendly wall coverings that combine aesthetics, comfort, durability, and VOC absorption.
Feedback from the trade show reinforces our mission: to offer a consistent, high-quality low-carbon building solution that meets the challenges faced by specifiers.