The S1GULARIS glossary / 30 references
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30 definitions
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A1
Gamme de maisons pré-étudiées A range marketed by S1GULARIS FRANCE, the design and engineering of which are developed upstream. The adaptation to the plot and the costing remain specific to each project.
- Design
ODA
Avant-projet définitif Stage which specifies the dimensions, materials and major options of the project before detailed studies.
- Design
APS
Avant-projet sommaire Development of the sketch: spaces, surfaces and the general organization of the construction become clearer.
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Arepo
Notre environnement à Londres S1GULARIS STUDIO is based in London at Arepo. Its site allows you to discover this environment and its activities.
- Technical
Bbio
Besoin bioclimatique Indicator of conventional heating, cooling and lighting requirements. It characterizes the design of the building, independently of the equipment installed.
- Technical
BIM
Maquette numérique & information A working method which links a digital representation of the building to information useful for its design and construction.
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BlackPrint
Le dossier numérique du project The S1GULARIS support which brings together the documents and digital material of the project, according to the content and rights defined in the mission.
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BUILD
Le pôle des implantations locales BUILD now integrates S1GULARIS FRANCE and its network of partner manufacturers. The availability of a partner is verified for each sector.
- Construction
CCMI
Contrat de construction de maison individuelle A contract governing the construction of an individual house. In the BUILD course, it is proposed and concluded with the partner manufacturer.
- Design
Section
Lire le bâtiment en section A drawing that virtually runs through the building to show levels, heights and relationships between spaces.
- Design
DCE
Dossier de consultation des entreprises Set of documents sent to companies to enable them to prepare their offers for a defined scope of work.
- Technical
DH
Degrés-heures d’inconfort Indicator used by the RE2020 to assess conventional summer discomfort, taking into account the duration and intensity of hot periods.
- Design
ESQ
Esquisse First translation of the program into architectural intentions: layout, volumes and main organizational principles.
- Technical
Soil study
Étude géotechnique Analysis of the land and its characteristics to identify risks and guide constructive measures adapted to the project.
- Construction
EXE
Études d’exécution Detailed documents necessary for the execution of the works. Their production and coordination must be explicitly attributed to the stakeholders concerned.
- Design
Facade
L’élévation extérieure Exterior face of the building and drawing which represents it, with its openings, its materials and its proportions.
- Urban planning
Layout
La maison dans sa parcelle Position of the construction on the land, in relation to its limits, access, orientation and local rules.
- Construction
Project owner
Le porteur du project The person or entity for whom the work is carried out. She expresses her needs, sets her budget and makes project decisions.
- Construction
Project manager
Une mission de conception ou de suivi The party responsible for the design and/or monitoring missions defined in their contract. His role is distinct from that of the builder who carries out the work.
- Construction
Descriptive notice
Le périmètre des prestations Document describing the characteristics and services of the construction. In a CCMI, it makes it possible in particular to distinguish included work from reserved work.
- Technical
Frame
La structure porteuse Set of load-bearing elements which carry the loads of the building. Their material and dimensioning depend on the construction system and studies.
- Urban planning
PC
Permis de construire Planning permission required for certain projects. The file allows the administration to examine the project's compliance with applicable rules.
- Urban planning
Ground plan
Une vue d’ensemble du terrain Representation of the plot and buildings, with their location and project arrangements.
- Urban planning
PLU / PLUi
Map local d’urbanisme Municipal or intercommunal document which defines the rules for land use. Reading it helps to understand what can be considered on a site.
- Technical
Thermal bridge
Une discontinuité à traiter Area where heat passes more easily through the building envelope. The junctions between walls require particular attention.
- Design
PRO
Études de project Phase which specifies the architectural and technical provisions as well as the documents necessary to describe the work.
- Technical
RE2020
Réglementation environnementale Regulatory framework for new construction which takes into account energy performance, carbon impact and summer comfort, depending on its scope of application.
- Construction
Reception
L’acceptation des travaux Stage formalizing the acceptance of the work by the project owner, with or without reservations. Its progress is prepared with the project stakeholders.
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STUDIO
Design & ingénierie The S1GULARIS design office based in London at Arepo. Its design, study and permit missions are defined according to the needs of the project.
- Construction
Servicing
Les réseaux du terrain Operations enabling a site to be served by the necessary networks. The connections and their conditions must be checked with the services concerned.
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Arepo
Discover Arepo, hosting S1GULARIS STUDIO in London.
Visit the site (new tab)Professional organizationOrdre des architectes
Understand the support of an architect and the stages of a project.
Visit the site (new tab)Administrative informationService Public · Permis de construire
Consult the procedures and documents in a permit file.
Visit the site (new tab)Administrative informationService Public · Contrats de construction
Identify contracts and points to review before building.
Visit the site (new tab)Public cartographic serviceGéoportail de l’urbanisme
Search for the town planning documents applicable to a plot.
Visit the site (new tab)Public information on risksGéorisques
Understand the risks associated with soil and the shrinkage-swelling of clays.
Visit the site (new tab)Building regulationsMinistère · RE2020
Find official benchmarks on the environmental performance of new buildings.
Visit the site (new tab)Research & technical expertiseCSTB
Access technical resources and the evaluation of construction systems.
Visit the site (new tab)Accommodation informationANIL
Find out about housing and find the ADIL network.
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