Installation of the first wooden elements in the Isabelle district of Montolieu has begun

14.03.2023 · News

New, prefabricated, wooden rental building after deconstruction of the original masonry building

Observations carried out by Retraites Populaires, on behalf of the Vaud State Pension Fund, concerning the feasibility of a rental building dating from the 1970s, have resulted in a project focussing on sustainable development and energy efficiency. This project is aiming to achieve the Minergie ECO label. The project uses wood as a building material and for the façade cladding, which was produced by the company Renggli.

The building has been partially deconstructed and has kept the existing basement structure which serves as a support for a new building of 67 flats. The upper floors have a wooden structure: flagstones, perimeter walls, and load-bearing interior walls.

Particular attention has also been paid to the exterior design. As the project is located in a wooded area, a study was carried out to keep as many trees as possible and to reuse any felled trees. For example, for paths and the creation of a common area, where tree trunks have been used to create outdoor furniture and even a sports structure for the tenants.

Architecture et reconstruction de CCHE pour Isabelle de Montolieu

3D image of the project

Architecture et reconstruction de CCHE pour Isabelle de Montolieu
Architecture et reconstruction de CCHE pour Isabelle de Montolieu

Installation of the first wooden elements, February-March 2023

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