The challenges faced by these three constructions
The house edge of the Marne
The use of wood for construction at the edge of a river is possible.Proof is this wood frame house siding and Cedar , which complies with the rules of construction in flood described in the local plan.
The architectural firm in floodplain
The architectural firm "Plural Functions" in which works Dujardin is built in a flood zone. Its construction in 1995, has also been interrupted by rising waters. It presents a crawl brick , closed by a tile client and the height (about one-step) is set by the flood line.Above the base of the building and the wooden structure and host the main offices of the firm.
The house on the shores of Morin
This house construction Couilly Pont aux Dames sits on the edge of a river, the Morin. Placed on a crawlspace to raise it, its structure is made of poles beams and filled with sandwich panels containing insulating complex . Thus isolation is performed directly inside the walls of the house. To heat it, it is planned to install a wood stove inertia, allowing for several hours.
In what areas can be built close to the water?
For new buildings, the issuance of a building permit is made based on the level of risk.
There are three zones:
1. Red Zone
This zone is subject to the vagaries of the strongest: no building permit is issued.
2. Blue Zone
This zone is subject to the vagaries means: the building permit with conditions.
3. White area
This area is deemed safe. The building permit is subject to the rules of the local plan and, if applicable, the plan for the prevention of risks in force in the town.
The classification depends on the flood hazards.Depending on the case, the building permit may be impossible to obtain or subject to conditions
Questions to the architect
The choice of wood: evidence for you?
There are many reasons for me to choose the wood. First, because it is an easy material to work, turn and low energy . Second, because in my opinion, it perfectly meets the needs of individual buildings and small collectives. It is also very versatile and offers arich architectural unparalleled.
The sustainable development is only one strategy for you?
Obtain certification type 14000 is not a goal in itself for us. In contrast to the standards applicable to the well-being of our customers is one of our priorities ! Our strategy of sustainable development is on two axes: the health of people by being attentive to the materials used and the protection of the environment by using wood for carbon sequestration and because it is a renewable resource.
The hardest part of these achievements?
Requires an understanding of wood construction for implementation to be successful, because it requires a lot ofprecision .
Your customers have special requirements?
Customers come to us first because they know that we are working with wood , even on land "difficult" . Then, some wish to benefit from clean energy that we now use. For example, we will install photovoltaic panels to produce electricity and solar panels for hot water on one of our projects.
What about costs?
We must think in overall cost and take into account the energy savings generated by this type of construction, which in the long run, prove compelling.
