The new Hautes Feuilles educational center integrates BSO Schenker Stores for its solar protection

Designed by architect Pierre-Jean Ravoux of the AACT agency, this new building perfectly embodies contemporary values ​​with a resolutely ecological approach. Highlighting the environment and respect for nature, the educational center showcases wood and tiles, thus providing a setting conducive to the development and optimal learning of young children. Indeed, the new school welcomes 300 students divided into 10 classes (4 kindergarten classes and 6 elementary classes). This building is a tripod in style, three branches: one for kindergarten, one for elementary school and another for after-school care. " specifies Pierre-Jean Ravoux.
In this eco-responsible approach, Schenker Stores played a key role by equipping the large bay windows with blinds, thus providing optimum sun protection and efficient summer comfort for both children and teachers. This project demonstrates the commitment of all parties involved to providing a modern and sustainable educational environment for future generations.

Between wood and tiles, a school integrated into its environment

Located on a hill set back from the village, the brand new educational center of Lantenne-Vertière blends harmoniously into its local environment. This marriage of wood and tile is directly inspired by the wooded town that surrounds it, as well as the presence of the Wienerberger tile factory (formerly Migeon), a true reference in the field. With its 1.741 m², the building is divided into three separate wings: the nursery, the after-school and the elementary. Designed entirely on one level, it meets the strictest environmental standards and places great importance on renewable energies.

The new building thus makes full use of these resources with 544 m² of photovoltaic panels judiciously positioned on the roofs and 18 geothermal piles, plunging to a depth of more than 100 metres.

Minimize energy consumption during periods of extreme heat

Schenker Stores is seeing more and more renovated schools incorporating a unique approach to thermal comfort by installing blinds or external sunshades (BSO) along their façades. This trend is supported by a series of concrete examples that all demonstrate a common goal: to minimise energy consumption during periods of extreme heat. Similarly, this approach aims to optimise the use of natural light by reducing glare while maintaining an adequate level of illumination.

Such an approach can help improve the visual health of occupants by reducing eye fatigue. In addition, the increasing association of mobile sun protection with automated control systems perfectly illustrates this development. Indeed, automation, whether wired or wireless, provides increased durability of the products while simplifying their use. In the specific context of schools, the installation of these systems is generally based on a principle of individual control per blind, supplemented by a general control per class. This approach makes it possible to adapt the level of sun protection according to the specific needs of each space.

"GMaximize brightness in classrooms »

In addition, motorized blinds and BSOs are often integrated into a larger climate management system, including a weather station equipped with wind sensors and temperature probes. This configuration allows for automated and precise regulation based on real-time weather conditions, ensuring optimal comfort while minimizing energy consumption.

As part of the Hautes Feuilles school project, Pierre-Jean Ravoux explains “theThe aim was to use sun blinds in order to be able to manage the brightness in the classrooms as well as possible while benefiting from the light that also allows the rooms to be heated, much better than a roller shutter. ».

Indeed, the Schenker Stores adjustable sun blinds (VR90 model) installed facilitate the regulation of brightness in classrooms by adapting to seasonal variations. In this region, located in the east, the sun is low on the horizon. This particularity offers an abundance of light but can cause significant glare. These BSOs, by preserving both brightness and natural ventilation, provide effective sun protection thanks to their Z-shaped blades. They offer fine and constant control of incoming natural light. The adjustable blades, made of aluminum and equipped with neoprene seals, guarantee total darkness when closed. These devices play a key role in the optimal management of solar gain, thus helping to reduce energy costs.

Beyond the shadows, the BSO VR 90, design and functionality

The BSO VR 90 blind from Schenker Stores stands out for its elegant design and generous dimensions: capable of covering up to 11m² of surface area, this adjustable sunshade is very popular in commercial buildings due to its ability to adapt optimally to a wide variety of architectural configurations, both aesthetically and technically. As part of the Hautes Feuilles educational center, 47 BSO VR 90 in anthracite gray (RAL 7016) were installed, with dimensions of 3,50 m wide per bay, and on the central patio, with a height of 3 meters.

The installation of the joinery and the BSO was entrusted to the company PAGET Menuiseries & Agencement from Lons-Le-Saunier. Under the supervision of the architect, the BSO were mounted, with self-supporting slides, in anthracite gray aluminum frames, highlighting the bays and adding relief to the facades.

This modern aesthetic of the bays offers a contrast with the traditional wooden and tiled facades, notably through their horizontal structure and modern style.

To ensure optimal use, all BSOs are equipped with Somfy wired motors, allowing centralized control. This system offers individual controls for each blind as well as general controls for personalized management of each classroom.

It is clear that the choice of Schenker Stores Brise-Soleil Orientables (BSO) for the new building of the Hautes Feuilles school reflects an approach aimed at reconciling aesthetics, comfort and durability. These solar protection devices, renowned for their robustness and efficiency, provide a tailor-made response to the challenges posed by solar exposure and light variations.

Thanks to their advanced design, they allow precise modulation of light, thus avoiding overheating of classrooms while ensuring optimal natural lighting, essential for a stimulating and healthy learning environment. Through their harmonious integration into the architecture of the building, these BSOs add a modern aesthetic dimension, while contributing to the energy efficiency of the school thanks to intelligent management of solar gains.