Discovering EPIQR+
1998 and 2001
Birth of ESTIA and EPIQR Rénovation
ESTIA was created in 1998 and EPIQR Rénovation in 2001, and since then these two start-ups, based in EPFL's Innovation Park, have been working together on appraisal and analysis assignments for institutional, public and private property assets, as well as continuing to develop EPIQR, culminating today in the launch of the online version EPIQR+ web.
Our mission
At EPIQR, our main mission is to provide in-depth expertise on the functional state of your building's architectural elements and technical installations. Thanks to our EPIQR+ method and the work of our qualified experts, we carry out precise diagnostics that help you understand the energy performance of your property.
Our services go beyond simple observation. We provide you with essential data to assess the costs of refurbishment, considering various renovation scenarios. Our aim is to provide you with a clear and informed vision, enabling you to make informed decisions for the future of your property assets.
Rely on EPIQR+ to help you manage and optimise your property assets.
Our values
At EPIQR, we are guided by fundamental values that define our approach and our commitment to our customers and partners.
Excellence
We are committed to providing services of the highest quality. Through our EPIQR+ solution and the expertise of our teams, we aim for excellence in every aspect of our work, to ensure reliable and accurate results.
Transparency
We believe in open and transparent communication. At EPIQR, transparency is at the heart of our approach. We provide you with clear, detailed information about the condition of your building and the various renovation options, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
Innovation
We are constantly looking for new ways to improve our services and push the boundaries of the industry. With our constantly evolving EPIQR+ solution, we remain at the forefront of innovation to meet the changing needs of our customers and anticipate future challenges in the real estate sector.
Customer Service
We provide you with a dedicated customer service, made up of attentive and responsive experts. Whether it's to answer your questions, provide you with technical support or guide you through the use of our EPIQR+ solution, our team is there to offer you personalised, efficient assistance at every stage of your project.
EPIQR+ team
This multi-disciplinary team combines architectural and technical building expertise with environmental awareness to provide comprehensive, sustainable solutions for every construction project or building stock review.
A team of architects and engineers committed to ensuring the development of EPIQR+ meets not only technical requirements, but also the real needs of future and current buyers and market demands.
Jean-Louis Genre
DPLG architect, director of EPIQR Rénovation Sàrl
Architect Jean-Louis Genre founded EPIQR Rénovation Sàrl in June 2001.
After obtaining his diploma as a DPLG architect in 1983 from the Unité Pédagogique d'Architecture de Marseille Luminy (UPAM), Jean-Louis Genre was put in charge of private renovation projects as part of the renovation of the old town centres of Aubagne and Marseille Belsunce.
In 1989 he moved to Switzerland and worked with Professor Pierre Merminod on the development of the MER 60 method as part of a research project funded by the Office Fédéral du Logement (OFL).
In 1991 he joined the Solar Energy Laboratory (LESO) at EPFL, where he played an active part in developing the MERIP diagnostic method (OFQC PIBAT programme - 1990 to 1995).
In 1996, he was the instigator of the European EPIQR project, a European extension of the MERIP method, financed by the European Community and the Federal Office for Education and Science (OFES). Together with Professor André Faist, he coordinated and developed the project.
Flourentzos Flourentzou
Dr. ès Sciences, Associate Director Estia SA
Flourentzos FLOURENTZOU is an energy engineer, associate director and founding member of Estia. His areas of expertise include multi-criteria decision support, bioclimatic architecture, particularly natural ventilation and cooling, renovation and property strategy.
Originally from Cyprus, he started out as a mechanical technician and then broadened his studies in France with a diploma in energy engineering from the Mines de Douai and a master's degree in fluid mechanics from the University of Valenciennes. He became interested in the social sciences with a master's degree in development studies at the UniGe and completed a doctorate at the EPFL.
He took his first steps as a researcher in bioclimatic architecture at the Solar Energy and Building Physics Laboratory (LESO-PB / EPFL) before setting up Estia with his partners in 2002.
A keen researcher, he has not stopped since his first projects at LESO on passive cooling (Pascool), renovation (first EPIQR programmer), property strategy (Investimmo) and subsequently at Estia for 25 years: EPIQR+ for any assignment, Albatros - initial choices for sustainable development, CoolingVent - climatic resilience with ventilation cooling, OptiRen - gap performance, ReCO2st - optimal choices for renovation, E-DYCE - precise energy labels that make sense, PRELUDE - works roadmap for transitional renovations...
He has followed EPIQR's development from 1998 to the present day with the same passion.
Julien Boutillier
IT engineer, project manager
Julien Boutillier is a computer engineer (HEIG_VD).
From 2008 to 2009, he worked at sDataWay on the development of the building control management interface, R&D at PMI Neuchâtel, IDC (Industrial Development Center) at PMP Neuchâtel, as well as at the Nespresso Avenches site, using Wonderware tools.
He was hired in 2010 as part of a partnership between EPFL's urban architecture laboratory (LAURE) and Estia.
Julien is responsible for the development and maintenance of the EPIQR+ software.
Edouard Philippe
EPFL Architect
Edouard Philippe obtained his Master's degree in Architecture from EPFL in 2012.
He worked on an academic programme with prof. H. Gugger for one term and then worked for 7 years in the cBmM office in Lausanne.
His growing interest in safeguarding natural land and saving resources is motivating him to seek solutions in the perpetuation and densification of the built heritage.
He is involved in the development and implementation of projects, as well as the development of the EPIQR+ method and expertise.
Charlotte Jianoux
Architect EPFL, Engineer ENPC
Charlotte Jianoux graduated from EPFL in 2022 with a Master's in Architecture and a Minor in integrated design, architecture and sustainability.
Her interest in the interdisciplinarity between architecture and engineering deepened when she obtained a second Master's degree at the Ecole des Ponts et Chaussées.
With these Master's, she gained substantial expertise in the environmental aspects of construction, particularly in the area of carbon emissions.
Charlotte is now actively involved in studies of CO2 emissions from new and renovated buildings, and in developing the EPIQR + ecobalance method.
Adrien Genre
Architect ETHZ
Adrien Genre graduated from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich (ETHZ) in 2012 with a Master's degree in Architecture.
After working at EPIQR Rénovation during his studies, he completed an internship at Gigon/Guyer in Zurich in 2009 and then worked as a project manager at Charles Pictet Architecte in Geneva from 2012 to 2018.
Armed with all this professional experience, he sets up his own business in 2019, while holding a position as an assistant at LAPIS in the architecture section of EPFL.
Convinced of the growing importance of maintaining and preserving our built heritage, Adrien strives to provide relevant solutions to the challenges of tomorrow, both through renovation and through the construction of new buildings.
Since 2019, he has been working with EPIQR Rénovation to develop and manage architectural projects.
Blandine Vinard
Administrative assistant
Arriving in Switzerland in 2016 after a two-decade career in London, Blandine completed her HRSE Certificate in HR Management followed by a "HR Generaliste" Diploma in 2024.
After several years managing the various administrative and HR tasks and organising training courses for a Swiss SME, Blandine is delighted to be part of the EPIQR Rénovation team, joining in the summer of 2024.
Lidwine Torjman
Administration, accounting
Lidwine TORJMAN holds a BTS in tourism and leisure, an accounting diploma and the HRSE certificate.
She has worked as an administrative and back office assistant in international companies such as Citigroup and Carlson Wagonlit Travel in Geneva.
She is responsible for the company's secretarial and accounting duties.
With the EPIQR+ web application, we've designed an intuitive, transparent and reliable method for diagnosing buildings. I look forward to hearing from you as we develop the EPIQR+ application further.
Julien Boutillier
Development project manager