Floriade Natural Pavilion

Paris in Practice!

The Natural Pavilion demonstrates that even now, in 2022, it is possible to develop homes, schools and offices on an industrial scale that are fully circular, biobased, energy-neutral and in close connection with nature. With The Natural Pavilion, we are shaping a new circular building ecosystem, accelerating the green transition and ensuring a better way of life. The Natural Pavilion proves that architecture can contribute to solving today's big world problems. In three words: Paris in Practice!

With our Duplicor® Roof elements we provided the ready-made prefabricated solution for well-insulated, lightweight roof parts on which also “sedum roof-covering can be placed” Bio-composite so rot free!

Innovations

The Natural Pavilion is a stack of innovations. In addition to the unique HoutKern module used in construction, innovations have been applied inside and outside the building. For example, it shows the possibilities of applying greenery in the built/stacked future living and working environment, new forms of rainwater harvesting, optimal use of natural daylight, ventilation and minimal energy use. Parametric design was applied to optimize the design in terms of architecture, structures, building physics and sustainability. Experience the innovations in the pavilion.

Sustainability Strategy

Designing and executing conventional housing construction is normally based on two aspects: cost and quality of design. The design with the lowest cost and best quality is usually chosen. For the pavilion, sustainability as a third aspect was integrally considered from the beginning. Because of this starting point and its elaboration over the three phases, The Natural Pavillion is highly sustainable in all respects.

The approach has resulted in a fully demountable and reusable pavilion consisting of 95% natural materials with minimal environmental impact. CO2 and nitrogen emissions have been reduced by as much as 80%. In addition, the use of natural materials ensures a healthy living environment and a positive impact on health. This makes The Natural Pavilion a bio-based building with the highest achievable circularity performance at this time.