{"id":2475,"date":"2023-02-22T20:34:46","date_gmt":"2023-02-22T20:34:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/woodcentral.com.au\/?p=2475"},"modified":"2024-10-21T20:37:56","modified_gmt":"2024-10-21T10:37:56","slug":"grand-palais-ephemere-timber-takes-centre-stage-in-sustainable-building","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/woodcentral.com.au\/grand-palais-ephemere-timber-takes-centre-stage-in-sustainable-building\/","title":{"rendered":"Ooh l\u00e0 l\u00e0\u00a0laminates! Glulam goes centre stage in sustainable building"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Grand Palais \u00c9ph\u00e9m\u00e8re in Paris is a temporary, sustainable building designed to house major art, fashion, and sporting events, such as the&nbsp;Foire Internationale d\u2019Art&nbsp;(FIAC), Saut Herm\u00e8s and Chanel fashion shows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the summer 2024,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/969443\/grand-palais-ephemere-wilmotte-and-associes-sa#:~:text=In%20summer%202024%2C%20the%20Grand%20Palais%20%C3%89ph%C3%A9m%C3%A8re%20will,Events%20%E2%80%93%20is%20able%20to%20accommodate%209.000%20people.\"> the Grand Palais \u00c9ph\u00e9m\u00e8re will host the judo and wrestling competitions of the Paris Olympics.<\/a> The building can accommodate 9000 people and will be dismantled, and its components will be reused in new buildings at the end of the four years of operation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"724\" src=\"https:\/\/woodcentral.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/109309122_3177498388962909_8065142675862192207_o-fotor-20240219221812-1024x724.jpg\" alt=\"109309122 3177498388962909 8065142675862192207 o fotor 20240219221812\" class=\"wp-image-15004\" srcset=\"https:\/\/woodcentral.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/109309122_3177498388962909_8065142675862192207_o-fotor-20240219221812-1024x724.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/woodcentral.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/109309122_3177498388962909_8065142675862192207_o-fotor-20240219221812-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/woodcentral.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/109309122_3177498388962909_8065142675862192207_o-fotor-20240219221812-768x543.jpg 768w, https:\/\/woodcentral.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/109309122_3177498388962909_8065142675862192207_o-fotor-20240219221812-696x492.jpg 696w, https:\/\/woodcentral.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/109309122_3177498388962909_8065142675862192207_o-fotor-20240219221812-1068x755.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/woodcentral.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/109309122_3177498388962909_8065142675862192207_o-fotor-20240219221812-594x420.jpg 594w, https:\/\/woodcentral.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/109309122_3177498388962909_8065142675862192207_o-fotor-20240219221812-100x70.jpg 100w, https:\/\/woodcentral.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/109309122_3177498388962909_8065142675862192207_o-fotor-20240219221812-1320x933.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/woodcentral.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/109309122_3177498388962909_8065142675862192207_o-fotor-20240219221812-600x424.jpg 600w, https:\/\/woodcentral.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/109309122_3177498388962909_8065142675862192207_o-fotor-20240219221812.jpg 1420w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Grand Palais \u00c9ph\u00e9m\u00e8re &#8211; Artist impressions: Wilmotte &amp; Associates Architects\u00a0<\/em><br><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Using sustainably sourced timber in the Grand Palais \u00c9ph\u00e9m\u00e8re&#8217;s construction, coupled with efficient transport and construction methods, ensures that the building has a low carbon footprint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The building&#8217;s wooden structure is sustainable, highly versatile, and quick to assemble, making it a cost-effective and practical solution for temporary structures. The spruce used in the glulam components were sourced from sustainably managed forests certified by the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.oefc.org.au\">PEFC<\/a>, ensuring that the building&#8217;s wooden structure is durable and environmentally responsible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed-handler wp-block-embed-embed-handler wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"youtube-embed\" data-video_id=\"xhy2h4hIujs\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\ud83c\uddeb\ud83c\uddf7[PARIS 4K UHDR] EXPO&quot;ART PARIS 2022 GRAND PALAIS \u00c9PH\u00c9M\u00c8RE &quot; (AVANT-PREMI\u00c8RE) 07\/APR\/2022\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xhy2h4hIujs?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, French company <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mathis.eu\/EN\">Mathis <\/a>played a crucial role in constructing the Grand Palais \u00c9ph\u00e9m\u00e8re, supplying 1500 cub m of European spruce in glued laminated timber components.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The company\u2019s efficient manufacturing and transport methods highlight the potential of sustainable construction practices. Using glued laminated timber allowed for a quick and efficient construction process, while also minimising the building&#8217;s environmental impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Grand Palais \u00c9ph\u00e9m\u00e8re&#8217;s use of glulam components is a testament to the versatility and strength of timber as a building material. This case study serves as a perfect example of how sustainable materials, such as wood, can be used to create innovative and environmentally friendly buildings that meet the needs of contemporary society while preserving the planet&#8217;s natural resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Grand Palais \u00c9ph\u00e9m\u00e8re&#8217;s use in the 2024 Paris Olympics highlights the growing importance of sustainability in major global events and serves as a model for future temporary structures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"766\" src=\"https:\/\/woodcentral.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/wood-structural-modeling-c-wilmotte-associes-1024x766.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2481\" srcset=\"https:\/\/woodcentral.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/wood-structural-modeling-c-wilmotte-associes-1024x766.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/woodcentral.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/wood-structural-modeling-c-wilmotte-associes-600x449.jpg 600w, https:\/\/woodcentral.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/wood-structural-modeling-c-wilmotte-associes-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/woodcentral.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/wood-structural-modeling-c-wilmotte-associes-768x575.jpg 768w, https:\/\/woodcentral.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/wood-structural-modeling-c-wilmotte-associes-696x521.jpg 696w, https:\/\/woodcentral.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/wood-structural-modeling-c-wilmotte-associes-1068x799.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/woodcentral.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/wood-structural-modeling-c-wilmotte-associes-561x420.jpg 561w, https:\/\/woodcentral.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/wood-structural-modeling-c-wilmotte-associes-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/woodcentral.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/wood-structural-modeling-c-wilmotte-associes-265x198.jpg 265w, https:\/\/woodcentral.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/wood-structural-modeling-c-wilmotte-associes-1320x988.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/woodcentral.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/wood-structural-modeling-c-wilmotte-associes.jpg 1336w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Caption 3: The use of glued laminated timber allowed for a quick and efficient construction process, while also minimizing the building&#8217;s environmental impact.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The building was designed by Paris-based architectural firm<a href=\"http:\/\/www.wilmotte.com\/en\"> Wilmotte &amp; Associ\u00e9s<\/a>, led by renowned architect <a href=\"http:\/\/www.wilmotte.com\/en\/agency\/jean-michel-wilmotte\">Jean-Michel Wilmotte<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The firm is known for its focus on sustainable design and using environmentally-friendly materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wilmotte &amp; Associ\u00e9s was responsible for the design of both the exterior and interior of the Grand Palais \u00c9ph\u00e9m\u00e8re, ensuring that the building not only met the functional needs of the major global events it hosted but also fulfilled the sustainability goals set by the project.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Grand Palais \u00c9ph\u00e9m\u00e8re in Paris is a temporary, sustainable building designed to house major art, fashion, and sporting events, such as the&nbsp;Foire Internationale d\u2019Art&nbsp;(FIAC), Saut Herm\u00e8s and Chanel fashion shows. In the summer 2024, the Grand Palais \u00c9ph\u00e9m\u00e8re will host the judo and wrestling competitions of the Paris Olympics. 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