{"id":6554,"date":"2023-07-26T08:57:40","date_gmt":"2023-07-26T07:57:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.accsysplc.com\/black-largest-low-carbon-building-in-france-clad-in-charred-accoya-wood\/"},"modified":"2023-07-26T08:57:40","modified_gmt":"2023-07-26T07:57:40","slug":"black-largest-low-carbon-building-in-france-clad-in-charred-accoya-wood","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.accsysplc.com\/nl\/black-largest-low-carbon-building-in-france-clad-in-charred-accoya-wood\/","title":{"rendered":"BLACK: Largest low-carbon building in France clad in charred Accoya wood"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

An urban\nrenewal project in the Parisian suburb of Clichy-La-Garenne will become the\nlargest low-carbon building in France.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The bustling\n47,000m2<\/sup> urban campus, known as BLACK, is set\nto provide users with a true \u2018workplace of tomorrow\u2019<\/em> by creating a\nsustainable and inspiring modern workspace within commutable distance from La\nD\u00e9fense, Paris- the busiest business district in Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BLACK is a\nunique project which has been designed with sustainability at its core.\nSituated right beside Parc des Impressionnistes<\/em>, the project\u2019s ethical\ndesign blends nature\u2019s elements with unique architecture to create a space that\nsits in harmony with its surroundings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The distinctive\ntimber cladding has undergone the Japanese charring technique of Shou Sugi Ban.\nThis ancient art involves burning the wood to create a decorative and protective\nlayer of charcoal on its surface. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

By opting\nfor a fa\u00e7ade using Accoya<\/a> timber that has been treated using this process, the architect saved\n1,000 tonnes of CO2 without compromising on performance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The carbon\nsavings resulted from the fact that the initial design had recommended the use\nof aluminium. The decision to replace this with charred Accoya wood was one of\na number of material decisions made to enhance the building\u2019s environmental\nperformance and credentials. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Overall, the\nuse of low-carbon materials resulted in a saving of 3,000 tonnes of carbon[1]<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The charred wood fa\u00e7ade is installed on the GRAD<\/a> railing\nsystem to combine modernity with the traditional. The GRAD system holds the\nwood in place whilst remaining completely hidden to preserve the building\u2019s\nunique biophilic design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Emmanuel Combarel, director at Emmanuel Combarel Dominique Marrec Architectes (ECDM), said:<\/strong> “At the genesis of the project, there was the belief that a workspace should be conceived as a response to the aspirations of our time. The aim was to create a less secluded place, and therefore more open to our environment. […] The park was the starting point for us to develop offices within a garden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“The project takes place in a location where the\ncity is transforming. […] The building is black and understated; it speaks of\nmaterial and work on the material, of wood and protective carbon. It is black,\nwithout color, it addresses the daylight or nighttime to reveal multiple\nreflections, a shell that already carries a lot of history. […] Many elements\nof the facade […] allow for modulation of its relationship with its\nenvironment and natural control of its climatology.[2]<\/a>\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Laurens Notenboom,\nhead of sales for France at Accsys, added:<\/strong> \u201cUsing Accoya aligns with the sustainability criteria\nof the project. BLACK embodies a vision for urban developments of the future.\nIts low carbon credentials place it amongst the most ambitious projects in\nFrance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe worked closely\nwith Henry Timber, who supplied the Accoya, profiled to the specific size for\nthis unique project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe project\nis another result of the great partnership between Accoya, Henry Timber and Les\nBruleurs de Bois within the established value chain in the French market\u2013 and\nthe first one involving a low carbon cladding application. The GRAD clipping\nsystem has been used with the ultra-high performing wood; with Accoya being\nchosen for its durability, stability in Shou Sugi Ban form and its high sustainability\ncredentials.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Henry Timber\nworked with Les Bruleurs de Bois, who completed all the charring on Accoya for\nthe BLACK\u2019s exterior. Les Bruleurs de Bois are one of few manufacturers in France\nmastering the art of charring wood using the ancestral Japanese Shou Sugi Ban technique.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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