Nordic Educational and Sports Center of la Feclaz / Brenas Doucerain Architectes

Architectural description. Nestled on the plateau of Revard at 1400 meters above sea stage, the middle is located in a clearing, occupied by cross-country ski trails in winter and pastures in summer time. Easy and monolithic, the selection of a compact quantity primarily based on a sq. determine was imposed. Topped with a big three-pitched roof and a half-hipped roof on the aspect dealing with the ski slopes, the constructing is protected against the climate by broad roof overhangs, impressed by these of the Bauges barns, the place wood struts enable for higher cantilevers and low eaves decrease the affect of the construction on the dimensions of pedestrians or skiers.

Environmental strategy. The selection of supplies focuses on geo- and bio-sourced supplies with a frugal design. The body is constructed with stable wooden in small sections to permit using wooden from native forests, labeled “Bois des Alpes”. Partitions above 2.80 meters are made from wood frames clad with stable larch boards.

The outside partitions are made from native Grésy stone, with an inside concrete double wall, able to withstanding impacts from ski gear and the humid surroundings of a cross-country snowboarding heart. The underside of the ceiling is made from stable native spruce battens.

Technical description. The outside masonry consists of an inside concrete double wall and Grésy stone (an area sandstone) which is insulation, making the constructing very power environment friendly. These partitions help a stable spruce wooden body. Its design in small sections led to the creation of mortise and tenon joints, creating a big lattice that frees up a big floor area.

Heating is offered by radiant flooring heating to evaporate moisture generated by melted snow and restrict warmth losses on account of entries and exits, enhanced by heated buffer areas at a most of 17°C. Power manufacturing is ensured by a photovoltaic energy station, and the air dealing with unit completes the heating with thermodynamic manufacturing and warmth restoration.