Below you will find questions and answers about the Ecolint-EYE extension project. If you have any other questions, please use our contact form.
How long will the project take?
The construction project for the extension of the International School of Geneva (Ecolint – EYE) will last 20 months, from May 2021 to February 2023.
What are the main stages of the project?
The Ecolint – EYE project begins with a demolition phase in May 2021. The site installations are set up in August 2021. A crane will be erected on the site at the end of August before the structural work begins between September 2021 and April 2022. The interior work will take place from October to December 2022.
What measures will Steiner SA take to reduce the impact of the construction site in terms of noise?
Steiner SA will enlist the services of a specialist acoustics company as part of its project.
What changes to the access roads to Ecolint are to be expected?
Pedestrian access will be limited in the bus parking area adjacent to Route des Morillons. Pedestrians can access the main Ecolint building via the other routes from Morillons Road.
What safety measures are planned to ensure the safe operation of the school?
Steiner SA will ensure the safe operation of the school by hiring a security service and by limiting the delivery times. The safety of the construction site will be monitored.
What measures is Steiner taking to reduce the environmental impact of the project?
The Ecolint extension project includes several measures related to sustainability.
Savings in heating are guaranteed by the installation of an intelligent air circulation system aimed at recovering cool air in summer and tempered air in winter (Canadian well).
The use of high solar factor glazing will limit the energy consumption needed to cool the building.
In terms of materials, the use of mud bricks offers several advantages. In addition to being a recycled material with a low grey energy footprint, raw earth provides very good thermal and acoustic insulation.
Finally, the concrete from the demolition will be crushed and recycled.