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NOUVELL’AIRe: excellence in low-carbon construction
Groupe ADP unveils NOUVELL’AIRe
Groupe ADP unveils its NOUVELL’AIRe initiative: a new approach to low-carbon construction and architecture.
NOUVELL’AIRe is a center of excellence in the form of an exhibition showroom featuring 250 samples of materials and products, coupled with tangible projects underway at Paris-Orly and Paris-Charles de Gaulle.
A future sixth floor for Paris-Orly 4
The sixth floor will house numerous photovoltaic panels, including shade structures, and feature extensive greenery (trees, plant walls, etc.). Designed to resemble a hanging garden, the project offers a foretaste of Paris-Orly’s environmental rebirth.
The demonstration project: the sixth floor of Paris-Orly 4
The transformation of Paris-Orly 4’s top floor includes a high-energy-efficiency façade that draws on new construction methods (off-site prefabrication, reuse) and the use of sustainable materials (wood framework, bio-based insulation, solar tiles).
A gazebo garden with a view
The garden will offer a catwalk and a 360° view for admiring Paris-Orly airport and the Paris skyline.
An innovative lighting project at SNCF’s TGV station at Paris-Charles de Gaulle
Interior design is also critical to Groupe ADP’s ability to achieve its carbon neutrality objectives. For example, the new lighting fixtures being tested at the Paris-Charles de Gaulle high-speed-rail station reduce electricity consumption by 40%.
Designed as part of the EU-funded hOListic Green Airport (OLGA) project, the new lighting fixtures also help the building operate more efficiently by cutting down on maintenance (for example, they’re easier to repair and have fewer components).
Lighting that enhances comfort
This innovative lighting also improves traveler comfort in terms of the quality of light. Known as Human-Centric Lighting (HCL), the lights change color to reflect circadian rhythm for passengers.
Paris-Orly’s Maison de l'Environnement et des Territoires, at the forefront of eco-responsible materials
Spanning 1,200 square meters, the Maison de l'Environnement et des Territoires (Center for the Environment and the Regions) at Paris-Orly offers working spaces and event venues open to the public (exhibitions, conferences, information clearinghouse). The site promotes eco-responsible materials and rewrites the rulebook on traditional construction practices while providing a friendly setting for both discussion and work.
Slashing CO2 emissions through re-use
A partnership with Cycle Up has made it possible to reuse 13 different types of materials (carpeting, mirrors, cable racks, light fixtures, tiles, etc.), preventing the equivalent of nearly 20 tons of CO2 and 33.2 tons of waste.