Sustainability Report

Embodied carbon overview

• La Maraude’s structure is made of wood, with exterior cedar cladding.
• The exterior palette draws on regionally sourced materials, including cedar shingles from SBC Cedar and windows by Fabelta, both based in Quebec, alongside metal roofing from Canadian manufacturer Ideal Roofing.
• The use of simple rectangular volumes and vernacular construction methods indicates a straightforward building approach, with limited material and construction complexity, helping to reduce embodied carbon.

Operational emissions overview

• Large glazed openings and high ceilings allow natural light to penetrate deep into the interior.
• The orientation of the terraces, with a more sheltered north-facing space and a south-facing terrace that receives greater sunlight, reflects a considered response to site conditions and solar exposure, supporting passive use of daylight and seasonal conditions.

The use of natural, unstained wood for the exterior cladding may reduce long-term maintenance requirements. A similar approach is taken with the metal roof, which is specified with a natural finish.