Slate roofing
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Project • By OVERCODE architecture urbanisme • Hospitals
Medical Center JUVIGNY
The lack of medical services in the countryside in France has been increasing in the last decades leaving its population in medical-less limbo, in cases taking more than an hour journey to reach a doctor in case of necessity. Thus, the mayor decided to build a small medical center in order to propose doctors, physiotherapists, nurses, etc… to come and practice locally.
David Foessel
David Foessel
The site chosen for the project is located in the middle of the town, right in from of the church and market square, just next to a new park. The project had to integrate the access to the park as a condition for its making.
David Foessel
David Foessel
The program for the medical center includes 3 doctor’s cabinet... More
Project • By Cupa Pizarras • Individual Buildings
Southover
The conversion of a traditional barn within the conservation area surrounding Wells Cathedral, Somerset has benefitted from the installation of CUPA PIZARRAS’ THERMOSLATE® roof solar collectors. The new solar system will generate up to 57% of the occupants’ hot water requirements and save nearly 459kg of carbon emissions per year.
When the owners of the two-storey traditional property embarked upon a significant renovation scheme, sustainability was a key priority from the outset. Though the owners were keen to install a user-friendly solar energy solution, the system also needed to provide sufficient hot water for the family across the 350 m2 floor area of the property whilst blending into the new slate roofing. Li... More