{"id":1555,"date":"2022-07-25T12:06:33","date_gmt":"2022-07-25T10:06:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ecrin-auvergne.com\/un-ecolodge-en-auvergne\/"},"modified":"2023-01-17T10:59:44","modified_gmt":"2023-01-17T09:59:44","slug":"un-ecolodge-en-auvergne","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ecrin-auvergne.com\/en\/un-ecolodge-en-auvergne\/","title":{"rendered":"An Ecolodge in Auvergne"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

What is the best way to define an Ecolodge in France.<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

An Ecolodge is a construction<\/strong> that takes account of the natural environment<\/strong> surrounding it so that minimum impact is made on it, by using materials that are sympathetic to it and to its inhabitants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Above all, dedicated to tourism<\/strong>, the construction must be ecological, must integrate with its environment and be eco-responsible<\/strong> to provide tourism that is sustainable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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So what are the principle characteristics of an eco-lodge in Auvergne?<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Firstly, it must reflect the concept of the eco-lodge: weather conditions<\/strong> are of utmost importance, and define the type of windows and doors<\/strong> (for example, the large glazed French windows are south facing, to capture the warmth), as such the orientation is as important as its style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once you understand this concept, you can see how your eco-lodge will be oriented and its design. Eco-Lodges in France, and particularly in Auvergne, face due south<\/strong> (doors and windows) to take full advantage of the sun; they have a steep roof<\/strong> to ensure that any snow slips off easily (although it can provide good insulation).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Example of an eco-lodge oriented due south with a steep roof.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

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What materials are used to build this eco-lodge?<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

One of the most ecological building products is still wood. <\/strong>I am a firm believer in the use of wood as a frame<\/strong> which together with its walls makes for a solid structure, and provides good insulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We have even made chalets without foundations, sitting on wooden piles, and they work very well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now that our site has been transformed to accommodate our new project, our chalets have been carefully taken down and rebuilt in a different place thanks to the technique of these wooden frames with no environmental impact.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In France, eco-lodges must be insulated, <\/strong>this is one of the principal points which distinguishes an eco-lodge from a normal construction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Materials used are numerous and each has its own characteristics : wood fibre, sheep wool, wadding, <\/strong>with the object being to obtain a good thermal coefficient <\/strong>according to thematerials chosen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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An eco-lodge using natural materials : stone and wood.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

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Why insulate an eco-lodge?<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are two reasons<\/strong> to insulate an eco-lodge: so as not to lose heat <\/strong>(in winter), but also to keep it cool<\/strong> (in the summer).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s for this reason that, even in the south of France, an eco-lodge must be insulated; the temperature will be more easily controlled.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today, I think it is inconceivable<\/strong>, at least in Auvergne, to call a building ecological but have air conditioning installed<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In effect, good management of openings (windows and doors), good insulation, natural ventilation <\/strong>coupled with the cool nights in Auvergne (even in a heat-wave) mean that an eco-lodge in Auvergne has no need for air conditioning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To sum up, an eco-lodge <\/strong>can be characterised as a construction made of ecological materials <\/strong>and with respect for the environment; <\/strong>it is generally made of wood, faces due south and has good insulation.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the next article, I will reveal the steps involved in the creation of the eco-lodges of \u00e9colodges \u00c9crin d\u2019Auvergne<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recommendations<\/strong>:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Suppliers of ecological material in Auvergne: https:\/\/www.kenzai.fr\/118-isolation-thermique-ecologique-iti<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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