La Courrouze
Rennes, Brittany, France
https://www.rennes-business.com/en/where-to-settle-in-rennes/tertiary/invest-in-la-courrouze/
La Courrouze is a suburban redevelopment of a former army base. It is proposed to become a live-work community, denser than typical suburbs, with an emphasis on energy efficiency. Provide a model for dense developments with a large percentage of park space.
New construction, Greenfield: 346 acres, 10,000 residents
2002-2020
Architect Philippe Gazeau
Performance levels achieved:
Standard
Good
Better
Living
Regenerative
| Place | |
|---|---|
| Limits to Growth | |
| Food | |
| Habitat | |
| Transportation | |
| Water | |
| Energy | |
| Health + Happiness | |
| Civilized Environment | |
| Neighborhood Design | |
| Biophilia | |
| Resilient Connections | |
| Materials | |
| Material Plan | |
| Embodied Energy & Carbon | |
| Waste | |
| Equity | |
| Neighborhood & Access | |
| Access to Nature | |
| Access to Community Services | |
| Investment | |
| Beauty | |
| Inspiration |
Goals & Strategies:
Place
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Food
Goals: Not defined.
Strategies: Community gardens, access to grocery stores.
Habitat
Goals: 52% or 114 acres park space.
Strategies: Green roofs, housing is clustered to allow for larger land plots to be conserved.
Transportation
Goals: Not defined.
Strategies: Bike infrastructure, small percentage of car shares, preferred parking for electric vehicles, electric vehicle charging stations, subway access, public transportation access, limited access for cars.
Water
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Water
Goals: Not defined.
Strategies: Storm water collection, on site treatment, separation of water types, efficient appliances.
Energy
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Energy
Goals: 20% reduction from conventional construction. Energy Demand: 27.3-50 kBtu/ft2.
Strategies: LEED ND Platinum, passive solar design strategies, re-purposed buildings, and energy use mandates.
Health + Happiness
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Equity
Goals: Not defined.
Strategies: Family apartments, single person apartments, live-work, senior living apartments, pedestrian friendly, parks and playgrounds.
Materials
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Embodied Energy & Carbon
Goals: Not defined.
Strategies: Selection of materials that are non-toxic preferred, standard construction practices.
Waste
Goals: Not defined.
Strategies: Centralized trash and recycling, re-use of materials, composting.
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Sources:
lacourrouze.fr (1)
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dezeen.com
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secchi-vigano.eu
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lacourrouze.fr (2)
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lacourrouze.fr (3)
*Note: This case study was developed using found information.
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