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| Mémoire N° | 438 |
| Auteur | KUNZ Victoria |
| Titre | From a humble beginning to the ONEbuilding:sustainable buildings and the renovation of the Ecole de Physique |
| Thématique & formation | Energie |
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| Summary | Throughout our research, we aim to find the best solutions in order to create and elaborate a building that is completely sustainable, in its conception, architecture, and functionality. The University of Geneva is starting the renovation process of several academic buildings. We intend to propose a revolutionary pilot project for one of these buildings, the Ecole de Physique. We will propose theoretical bases that could be used in a practical renovation project. In our study, we went through the 5 main categories that define the Onebuilding : (i) energy, (ii) biodiversity, (iii) water, (iv) material usage and recycling, and (v) health and social aspects. After having analyzed precisely what these broad categories could bring as concepts, we tried to apply them to a concrete case in Geneva: l’Ecole de Physique. Remembering that the building we have chosen to observe is on a geographical and political area limited to the Canton of Geneva, we wish to understand how these elements are articulated around the buildings of the University of Geneva and more specifically on the buildings that are subject to protection laws. Is it possible to make these specific buildings more sustainable by integrating some of Onebuilding’s criteria? The answer we have deduced from this is yes! It is indeed also possible to make protected buildings more sustainable. Many elements of the Onebuilding – that serves as a theoretical “reference” - can indeed be integrated in the Ecole de Physique, and they can bring a real added ecological value. Through the case studies we have conducted, we have identified a reduction of space heating demand for the Ecole de Physique building of more than 50% and it is possible to power almost 100% of the building with renewable energy. Furthermore, other elements can theoretically be installed such as a green roof that has a positive impact on the biodiversity level and may help cooling the urban environment and a system of rainwater harvesting which could greatly limit the consumption of water. Furthermore, among other elements, we also analyzed the possibilities of integrating a recycling system of the materials to be replaced and a more sustainable selection of the new materials. This work shows that all that remains to be done is the will to achieve sustainable building at the University of Geneva, to set the transition process in motion! We do not lack imagination or solutions, now we need the motivation to match it. |
| Volée | 2018 |
| Date et heure soutenance | 25-05-2021 15:00 |
| Salle soutenance | Zoom |
| Collation | 152 pages, 19 figures, 9 tableaux |
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| Mot-clés | Green building, sustainable building, sustainable construction, One Building, energy, biodiversity, materials, water management, health, social, biomimicry, bioclimatic, Ecole de Physique |
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2023-03-20 15:59:34 |