Une Maison en Plus

What Une Maison en Plus does

Une Maison en Plus (Asbl) is a Belgian non-profit association headquartered in Forest, Brussels, operating as a member of the Réseau Habitat network — a coalition of nine neighborhood-level housing associations plus a coordination unit serving the Brussels-Capital Region. The organization delivers free, architect-led housing renovation advisory services to property owners, tenants, and self-renovation project owners, with explicit priority for vulnerable populations in urban revitalization zones. Its three core service lines are Conseil en Rénovation et Énergie (end-to-end renovation advisory covering permits, diagnostics, financial aid estimation, and eco-renovation), Conseil Usage (usage optimization for health, comfort, and energy/water savings), and Auto-rénovation accompagnée (ARA), a structured self-renovation accompaniment program co-developed with Asbl Fabrik that combines personalized advisor support, workshops, and a structured resource library covering legal, administrative, and technical content.

The underlying 'technology' is a social and technical accompaniment methodology rather than a software product: it pairs qualified architects with residents through permanent office hours, on-site visits, neighborhood outreach, and a content library (technical sheets, videos, interactive maps). Distribution is purely community-led and event-driven via workshops, info sessions, public space animations, and cross-referrals through Réseau Habitat and institutional partners. The business model is grant-funded: all services are free to end users, and operations are financed by public regional institutions — Bruxelles Environnement, the Brussels-Capital Region, and Urban.brussels — channeled through the Réseau Habitat network. There is no commercial revenue stream, no disclosed financials, and no equity structure; the entity operates as an Asbl under Belgian law. Recent strategic activity centers on programmatic expansion (ARA library, ISOL'ution circular construction project with ULB/La Rue/Casa Blanco) and on a July 2026 public campaign to defend the network's regional funding.

Name

Une Maison en Plus

Legal name

Asbl Une Maison en Plus

Website

https://reseauhabitat.be

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Une Maison en Plus is a Brussels-based non-profit association delivering free, architect-led housing renovation and energy advisory services to residents of Forest and surrounding municipalities, operating as a member of the publicly-funded Réseau Habitat network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Housing Renovation Advisory Services

NAICS

Architectural Services (54131)

SIC

Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

Whole-Home Interior Renovation (Non-Structural) (HSAPAEAC)

Keywords

• Housing renovation advisory
• Energy renovation advice
• Self-renovation accompaniment
• Community housing services
• Neighborhood development

Headquarters

HQ city

Forest

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Public Funding and Grants: As a non-profit association within the Réseau Habitat network, Une Maison en Plus operates primarily through government funding from Brussels regional institutions. Services are provided free of charge to all households. The network receives support from Bruxelles Environnement, Brussels-Capital Region, and Urban.brussels.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Une Maison en Plus is a non-profit association providing free, architect-led housing renovation advisory services to residents of Forest and surrounding Brussels municipalities. Its three core service lines are Auto-rénovation accompagnée (ARA) for self-renovation support, Conseil Usage for optimizing household living habits, and Conseil en Rénovation et Énergie for end-to-end renovation project guidance covering permits, technical visits, financial aid, and eco-construction.

Product overview

Une Maison en Plus is a non-profit association providing housing renovation advisory and support services in Brussels. The organization operates three core service offerings: (1) Auto-rénovation accompagnée (ARA) — a self-renovation support program with personalized architect support, workshops, and resources; (2) Conseil Usage — usage optimization advisory for health, comfort, and energy/water savings; and (3) Conseil en Rénovation et Énergie — free architectural renovation advisory covering all project stages from permits to eco-construction. These services are delivered as part of the broader Réseau Habitat network of 10 housing associations across Brussels.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Auto-rénovation accompagnée (ARA) A self-renovation support service that accompanies homeowners through the renovation process via personalized architect advisor support, practical and theoretical workshops, and access to technical resources and tools. The ARA project removes barriers to renovation by helping residents complete work in collaboration with contractors. Targeted at property owners and tenants in Brussels seeking to undertake renovation works themselves.
• Conseil Usage (Usage Advisory) Advisory service helping homeowners and tenants optimize their way of living to improve health, comfort, and achieve energy and water savings. Addresses indoor pollution and humidity issues related to usage. Targeted at households in Brussels looking to reduce energy and water consumption and improve indoor comfort.
• Conseil en Rénovation et Énergie (Renovation and Energy Advisory) Free advisory service where architect advisors help owners and tenants through every stage of their renovation project, including technical visits, diagnostic assessments, financial aid estimation, quote analysis, and eco-renovation guidance. Targeted at Brussels property owners and tenants undertaking renovation projects of any scope or budget.

Quantifiable outcome

• Free renovation advisory services to all households regardless of renovation scope or budget
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and strategic.

• FabrikcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAsbl Fabrik partners with Une Maison en Plus on the ARA (Auto-Rénovation Accompagnée) project. Fabrik is a member association of Réseau Habitat based in Saint-Josse-ten-Noode, providing complementary community development services in Brussels.
• La Rue asblminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the ISOL'ution project focused on promoting the recovery, storage, and reuse of insulating materials from deconstruction at the individual level. Based in Molenbeek-Saint-Jean.
• ULB (ATM)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner in the ISOL'ution project providing research expertise on circular economy and sustainable construction materials.
• Casa BlancominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the ISOL'ution project contributing expertise in sustainable construction and circular building practices.
• Urban (Urban.brussels)coreOthersBrussels regional institution supporting urban planning and renovation initiatives. Provides public funding and institutional support to Réseau Habitat and its member associations.
• Bruxelles EnvironnementcoreOthersEnvironmental agency of the Brussels-Capital Region providing funding and expertise for energy efficiency and environmental renovation projects.
• HomegradestrategicOthersBrussels housing advisory service providing information and guidance on urban planning, renovation permits, and building regulations. Cross-referral and information sharing partner.
• Société du Logement de la Région de Bruxelles-Capitale (SLRB/BGHM)strategicOthersPublic housing company of the Brussels-Capital Region managing social housing. Partner in housing renovation and neighborhood development initiatives.
• Fonds du Logement (RBC)strategicOthersRegional housing fund providing financing solutions for housing acquisition and renovation in Brussels. Strategic partner for housing access programs.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Energiehuis (Flanders): Flemish regional network of renovation advisors providing free household guidance on energy renovation. Operates a comparable mission (free, public-funded, advisor-led) to Une Maison en Plus but in the Flemish Region rather than Brussels.

Direct peers

• Convivence / Samenleven: Sister member association of Réseau Habitat covering the City of Brussels municipality. Delivers identical renovation and energy advisory services, including the 'Jeudis de l'Énergie' workshops, in a parallel municipal footprint.
• CRU (Centre de Rénovation Urbaine): Sister member association of Réseau Habitat covering Anderlecht. Provides equivalent free renovation advisory and neighborhood development services in another Brussels municipality.
• CAFA: Sister member association of Réseau Habitat covering Saint-Gilles. Offers the same free architect-led renovation and energy advisory services as Une Maison en Plus within the Brussels-Capital Region.
• SoHab: Sister member association of Réseau Habitat covering Ixelles/Etterbeek. Delivers the same trio of services (renovation advisory, usage advisory, neighborhood actions) as Une Maison en Plus and is a direct operational peer within the same network.
• RenovaS: Sister member association of Réseau Habitat covering Schaerbeek. Provides free architect-led renovation advisory and usage guidance — directly comparable service offering to Une Maison en Plus in a neighboring Brussels municipality.
• Homegrade: Brussels regional housing advisory service providing free information and guidance on renovation permits, building regulations, and urban planning. Listed as a cross-referral partner of Une Maison en Plus and serves an overlapping population of Brussels residents seeking renovation guidance.
• Fabrik asbl: Sister member association of Réseau Habitat covering Saint-Josse-ten-Noode. Co-develops the ARA (Auto-rénovation accompagnée) methodology with Une Maison en Plus, making it both a peer and a methodology partner.

Broad incumbents

• Guichet Énergie Wallonie: Walloon region public service offering free energy and renovation advisory to households. Broader geographic scope and broader mandate than Une Maison en Plus, but operates an architect-advisor model that is functionally analogous.

Emerging players

• Renovassistance: Belgian emerging service helping households navigate renovation subsidies and contractor selection. Addresses an overlapping need (renovation decision support) for Brussels residents but operates commercially rather than as a free non-profit.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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