At DN Architectes , we regularly meet clients convinced that their project is impossible simply because the building footprint  on their site is already maxed out. Fortunately, in many cases, options do exist! What is a Building Footprint in France? According to the French Urban Planning Code , the building footprint in France  refers to the vertical projection of a building’s volume onto the ground, including all overhangs and cantilevers. Importantly, decorative elements li