REMODELING OF THE WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT IN SACLAS (91)

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Client : Syndicat Intercommunal des Quatre rivières des portes de la Beauce
Location : Saclas (91)
Project : Architecture HEQ® and landscaping
Mission : Architecture HEQ® and landscaping
Design & built : AR ARCHITECTES, TERNOIS, EGDC
Area : 3 760m²
Cost : 2 500 K€
Date : Winner Competition in June 2010

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Given the overall landscaping and urban characteristics, the construction of the new eco-sewage water treatment plant in Saclas aims to integrate itself into a sensitive, natural environmental setting. Through a planted entrance the plant aim to conserve a façade near river Juine by eco-designing a building complex opened to the public close to an aquatic garden and a wetland.

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Treated HQE® targets:

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Target 1: Harmonious relation of the buildings with their immediate environment

The project favors a low construction impact in regards to residents nearby. It also shows concern for site integration into a sensitive natural area by using better density and discretion of materials than the previous installation.

 

Target 2: Integrated choices for construction procediors

• Constructive choices for material durability and adaptability.

• Constructive choices for easy material maintenance.

• Choice of construction products to limit impact on the environment and to help to provide a comfortable atmosphere (hydrothermal, visual, acoustic and olfactory)

 

Target 4: Energy control

• Reduce energy requirements with a sound architectural design. Improve overall shell aptitude to limit heat loss and reduce energy needs in the summer and winter.

• Reduce primary energy consumption and related pollutions (heating, ventilation, lightning…)

 

Target 5: Water management

• Infiltration of streaming water via a planted basin.

• Reducing water proof areas with organic roof.

• Reducing water proof areas by choosing road coverings made of evergreen type organic hollow-core slabs.