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Since its launch, the Humano District project has continued to set new standards in energy efficiency and waste heat recovery. This pioneering model illustrates how urban infrastructures can reinvent themselves to meet today’s environmental and social challenges. This update presents recent progress, concrete achievements and ambitious projects that consolidate Humano District as a benchmark for sustainability.

, et les projets ambitieux qui consolident Humano District en tant que référence en matière de durabilité.

From vision to reality: the district’s successes already delivered

The first phase of the project testifies to the commitment of all involved to create a functional and sustainable living environment, with infrastructures connected to the energy loop to reduce the carbon footprint.

The computer center, which operates at 20-25% of its capacity and acts as the engine of the loop, generates the heat required by the connected buildings while maintaining scalable capacity for future needs. The “ma licorne bleue” day-care center and the new boiler room, both located in the Maison Générale, meet the highest standards of energy performance and comfort for residents.

The 65 apartments, now almost fully occupied, are a model of sustainable housing, while the 3 classrooms and amphitheatre of the Université de Sherbrooke are integrated into the network to provide students and teachers with a connected, eco-responsible training environment. In an adjacent building (H2 on the plan), 45 apartments, including 42, are already occupied. This testifies to the growing demand for low environmental impact housing within the District.

Expansion underway: the next wave of deliveries is on its way

The infrastructure being designed and delivered by summer 2025 marks a new stage for Humano District. The “Croquarium” community kitchen, a space designed for educational and culinary activities, reflects the project’s social commitment while harnessing the energy loop to optimize energy consumption.

Not far away, offices for an engineering company will host local businesses in a modern, sustainable workspace aligned with the District’s values. A sports center with swimming pool, where water will also be heated via the energy loop, will become a key place of well-being for residents, enabling them to benefit fromenvironmentally-friendly sports facilities.

In addition, 29 new homes will meet the growing demand for environmentally-friendly housing, while an extension to the H2 parking lot will improve accessibility.

Towards new ambitions: what the future holds for Humano District

The next phases of the Humano District project will strengthen the scope and impact of its infrastructure. The former chapel, converted into a multi-purpose hall, will offer a flexible space where offices, shows and conferences can coexist, bringing heritage back to life while meeting modern needs. Nearby, new rental offices will welcome companies looking for workspaces that combine ecology and innovation. Finally, the H1 and H3 buildings, which will add around 300 residential units, will also be connected to the energy loop, ensuring environmentally-friendly living conditions for future residents.

Congratulations to the architects of this success

The success of Humano District would not be possible without the hard work and commitment of our teams and partners (Exaion, PINQ2, Université de Sherbrooke, to name but a few). Thanks to their expertise and determination, each phase progressed efficiently, overcoming technical and logistical challenges. The collaboration between the various players has enabled us to build an innovative energy ecosystem and operational efficiency that are already inspiring other urban projects.

We would like to thank and congratulate all the teams involved. Their exemplary work reflects not only Energère’s values, but also the aspirations of a society that wants to think differently about energy.

An inspiring model for the cities of tomorrow

Every step of the way, Humano District is proving to be a model of innovation and sustainability. The project paves the way for a future in which waste heat is valorized and urban infrastructures adopt a circular approach to energy. Based on the energy loop, Humano District is a response to contemporary environmental and social challenges.