SUSTAINABLE RESPONSES

An Yves Cougnaud modular building is a sustainable construction because it uses materials and an industrial manufacturing process that care for the environment. Depending on the specifications, our design office will work out a project that follows the 14 points of the HQE approach. Here are a few examples to illustrate our ability to create a sustainable modular construction.

ECO CONSTRUCTION

• Design
  - Integration into the landscape
  - Choice of materials...
  
• Manufacture/assembly
  - 90% of the materials used are recyclable (steel, timber, etc.).
  - A construction process that allows erection, extension and dismantling to be quick, and the site to be restored easily to its initial condition.

ECO MANAGEMENT

• The building’s thermal rating
  - Respect et optimisation de la norme RT 2005/2010,
  - Careful thought on the use of the most suitable insulation materials...
• Production and consumption
  of renewable energy
  - Low-energy light bulbs,
  - Solar panels,
  - Air-conditioning system with aerothermal heating... 
• Water management
  - Non-return valve,
  - Low-consumption systems
  (two-level flush, etc.),
  - Rainwater retrieval.

COMFORT

• Acoustic comfort
  Use of materials that reduce or absorb noise.
• Visual comfort
  Careful balance of surfaces, spaces and orientation (sunlight, neighbourhood and environment).

HEALTH

• Preserve healthy conditions
  Choice of sustainable, easily-cleaned surfaces.
• Preserve the quality of the water and air
  - Systems of ventilation and recycling suited to the premises,
  - Running water filtered for all purposes.