EKKO

The EKKO housing project, located in Bordeaux, France, is an innovative eco-district that aims to reconnect humanity with nature. The project includes a building with 49 apartments and a living area of 3,260 m². It features a unique vertical garden with floating trees and apartments under the same roof, promoting harmony between people and their surroundings. The design incorporates bio-climatic town planning rules, ensuring natural sunshine and a precise geometric division. The building's façade is ventilated with ceramic tiles, and the roof is clad in flat white glazed tiles to reduce heat buildup during summer. The project uses bio-based materials such as wood and terracotta, and its "Cool Roof" system reflects sunlight to keep the roof surfaces cool. The 3D garden is built with a light metal structure and natural aluminum cladding, creating a living space that adapts to different periods of the year and enhances the comfort and environmental sustainability of the dwellings.