Architecture List | How to Renovate a Listed Building in France and Access to Grants

<div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://architecture-list.blogspot.com/" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5481021929182120050" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQOJWLhlXK2Upkns_8d1I5Uan4y1S0bsrK6WzbPKnIU_nQxNzMSp9cIwL4apbOfUXfwhZF_hXi7ejdVfs1xzE2pAMZqqDqttgdeHTccq-OOdDS-Qa1V1ijzvBEF0CnYzfDeLXlw1ciynE/s320/Architecture+List.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 229px;" /></a><br /><br />Many people dream of purchasing a dilapidated chateau, mill or 16th century cottage and lovingly restoring it to its former glory with style and taste. While this idle daydream absolutely has the potential to become a reality, it does require careful planning as there are strict regulations governing the preservation and renovation of properties classed as "monuments historiques". Don't be put off - if you do your homework, that shabby chateau in Charente can be yours!<br /><br />In France, 'grade-listed' buildings belong to one of two categories: it can be listed as a monument historique (historic monument) or on the more prestigious "inventaire supplementaire des monuments historiques". For properties in both categories, you are required to obtain official approval from the Ministry of Culture before embarking upon any renovation projects, in compliance with article 9 of the law of 31st December 1913. Listed buildings are protected by "le service departemental de l'Architecture et du Patrimoine" (SDAP for short) - this roughly translates as the "departmental office for Architecture and Heritage". The SDAP is an inter-departmental government service with links to the Ministry of Ecology and Sustainable Development and the Ministry of Culture and Communication. It has a number of roles, dealing with architecture, cultural heritage, landscapes and urban development, and, broadly speaking, exists to ensure the preservation and protection of buildings of architectural and cultural interest. The SDAP aims to promote well-integrated, environmentally sound architecture and urban planning, providing an advisory service to town planners in the development of urban projects, overseeing the application of legislation regarding listed buildings and protected areas, and give an architectural opinion regarding requests for planning permission.<br /><br />Once you have successfully purchased your listed building and drafted plans for your refurbishment work, you will need to go about obtaining a permit. The process is notoriously lengthy - between one and four months - so be prepared for a long wait between submitting your proposal, receiving an answer and beginning work on your new home. It is useful to know that you may well also be able to benefit from one of a number of grants available. The sum that you will be granted depends on the category into which your building falls; for example, for buildings listed as "monuments historiques", while there is in theory no limit to the amount that you can request, around 35% of the cost of the renovation work will generally be covered by the state. It certain cases, however, this figure can be as high as 50% - for example, for an owner with limited income. For buildings included on the "inventaire supplementaire des monuments historiques", you can you will be granted on average around 15% of the total cost of the renovation. As with buildings classed as monuments historiques, in certain cases this figure can rise to around 30%. The maximum sum that can be awarded is 40% of renovation costs. In both cases, the owner must fund at least 20% of works - in other words, the grant must not be higher than 80% of the total cost. Normally, you will receive the money as the works progress - you will be reimbursed upon submission of invoices that you have paid. In order to access these grants, you should contact the Direction regionale des affaires culturelles (DRAC).<br /><br />In conclusion, buying and renovating a historic building in France is possible no matter what your budget - it just requires careful thought and planning.<br /><br />Sextant French property is a network of more than 100 estate agents in France offering a selection of 6000 French property for sale.<br /><br />Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Matthieu_Cany</div>

Architecture List | How to Renovate a Listed Building in France and Access to Grants

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The University of Nottingham’s Agricultural Campus at Sutton Bonington by Make Architects

<img alt="" src="http://static.worldarchitecturenews.com/project/uploaded_files/11287_nottingham%20uni1main.JPG" style="width: 254px; height: 254px;" /> <br /><br />Make Architects won the OJEU competition to design a new building for the School of Veterinary, Medical and Sciences together with the School of Biosciences for The University of Nottingham’s agricultural campus at Sutton Bonington, to house a mixture of laboratories and office space.<span id="fullpost">The design brief envisions a new identity for the campus befitting its status as a leading educational establishment and assist in transforming the site into a wholly sustainable and people focused development.<br /><br />DESIGN CONCEPT:<br /><br />Design is sensitive to its rural setting, yet with a future-proof infrastructure for the researchers, academics and students who will use it daily.<br /><img alt="" src="http://static.worldarchitecturenews.com/news_images/11287_3_nottingham%20uni3big.JPG" style="width: 362px; height: 362px;" /><br />I has highly flexible floorplates and impressive sustainable credentials which include locally sourced materials such as timber and pre-fabricated straw panels.<br /><img alt="" src="http://static.worldarchitecturenews.com/news_images/11287_4_nottingham%20uni4big.JPG" style="width: 357px; height: 237px;" /><br />According to David Patterson, the Sutton Bonington site presents the perfect opportunity to marry high-tech facilities with a rural location which we have embraced within the design. On the other hand, Tim Brooksbank, Development Director at The University of Nottingham’s Estate Department, said: “The design is stunningly simple and will set a new standard for future development on the campus.”<br /><br />Via <a href="http://www.worldarchitecturenews.com/index.php?fuseaction=wanappln.projectview&upload_id=11287">WorldArchitectureNews</a><br />Architects: <a href="http://www.makearchitects.com/">Make Architects</a><br /></span>

The University of Nottingham’s Agricultural Campus at Sutton Bonington by Make Architects

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Bubbletecture M by Shuhei Endo

<img alt="" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-13679" src="http://www.archdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/1230078552_bm016-528x379.jpg" style="width: 294px; height: 211px;" title="1230078552_bm016" /><br /><br />Bubbletecture M is an amazing bubble-like wooden structure by Shuhei Endo that houses a kindergarden in Osaka, Japan. This kindergarten is about 45 minutes by Shinkansen train from Osaka and surrounded by a newly developed residential area.<span id="fullpost"><br /><br /><img alt="" class="attachment-medium" src="http://www.archdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/233997925_bm007-528x369.jpg" style="width: 355px; height: 248px;" /><br /><br />DESIGN CONCEPT:<br /><br />The structure consists of concrete boxes between each of the rooms and a wooden roof that ties them together. The shell-form roof is made of triangular continuous surfaces; its structural strength and geometrical consistency permits great freedom in designing of the necessary spaces. This structural system uses 2.5 m wooden beams and hexagonal metal fittings, factory-made and only assembled on the site. The integration of the wooden trusses and concrete boxes is geometrical but varied, a structure with rich in expressive effects.<br /><br /><img alt="" class="attachment-medium" src="http://www.archdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/1230078552_bm016-528x379.jpg" style="width: 357px; height: 256px;" /><br /><br /><img alt="" class="attachment-medium" src="http://www.archdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/421482396_bm03-528x385.jpg" style="width: 349px; height: 254px;" /><br /><br /><img alt="" class="attachment-medium" src="http://www.archdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/1708024533_bm20-528x369.jpg" style="width: 355px; height: 248px;" /><br /><br /><img alt="" class="attachment-medium" src="http://www.archdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/2050607703_floor-plans-528x264.jpg" style="width: 414px; height: 207px;" /><br /><br />See more at <a href="http://www.archdaily.com/13664/bubbletecture-m-shuhei-endo/#more-13664">ArchDaily</a><br /></span>

Bubbletecture M by Shuhei Endo

Bubbletecture M is an amazing bubble-like wooden structure by Shuhei Endo that houses a kindergarden in Osaka, Japan. This kindergarten is a...

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Centre for Sustainable Energy Technologies (CSET Building) by MC Architects wins the 2009 MIPIM Green Building Award

<img alt="" src="http://www.mcarchitectsgate.it/fileadmin/templates/mca/img/progetti/CSET/MCA_cset4.jpg" style="width: 350px; height: 205px;" /><br /><br />The Centre for Sustainable Energy Technologies designed by MC A has won the 2009 MIPIM Green Building Award. The winner was announced at a spectacular awards ceremony in the main auditorium in the Palais des Festivals in Cannes on March 12th.<br /><span id="fullpost"><br />Mario Cucinella is the first Italian Architect to win a MIPIM award.<br /><br /><img alt="" src="http://www.mcarchitectsgate.it/fileadmin/templates/mca/img/progetti/CSET/MCA_cset3.jpg" style="width: 404px; height: 268px;" /><br /><br />The Centre for Sustainable Energy Technologies (CSET) focus on the diffusion of sustainable technologies such as solar power, photovoltaic energy, wind power and so forth. The 1,300m2 building accommodates a visitors centre, research laboratories and classrooms for masters courses. The pavilion stands in a large meadow alongside a stream that runs through the campus.<br /><br />DESIGN CONCEPT:<br /><br />It's design is inspired by Chinese lanterns and traditional wooden screens.<br /><br /><img alt="" src="http://www.mcarchitectsgate.it/fileadmin/templates/mca/img/progetti/CSET/MCA_cset1.jpg" style="width: 354px; height: 443px;" /><br /><br />The façade folds dramatically to create a dynamic shape. The building is entirely clad with a double skin of glass with screen printed patterns evoking historical buildings of the area.<br /><br />The appearance of the building changes from day to night.<br /><br /><img alt="" src="http://www.mcarchitectsgate.it/fileadmin/templates/mca/img/progetti/CSET/MCA_cset7.jpg" style="width: 401px; height: 194px;" /><br /><br />The design employs various environmental strategies. A large rooftop opening brings natural light to all floors of the building simultaneously creating a flue effect to allow efficient natural ventilation and geothermal energy is used to cool and heat the floor slabs. In fact, the building is designed so that it's eletrical energy needs for cooling are only 7-8 kWhel /m2 year.<br /><br />Via <a href="http://www.mcarchitectsgate.it/index.php?id=19&projid=34">MarioCucinella Architects</a><br /></span>

Centre for Sustainable Energy Technologies (CSET Building) by MC Architects wins the 2009 MIPIM Green Building Award

The Centre for Sustainable Energy Technologies designed by MC A has won the 2009 MIPIM Green Building Award. The winner was announced at a s...

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