The Darius Milhaud Conservatory in Antony drastically reduces its energy consumption

Ropen to the public since June 3 after major renovation work, the Darius Milhaud conservatory in Antony was officially inaugurated last Friday. Its transformation has made it possible to improve the reception conditions for students, teachers and other music, dance and drama enthusiasts, but also to improve the energy performance of the site with the ambition of making it “ a model of innovation and sustainability », says the South Valley – Grand Paris territory

who inherited the equipment in 2016.

Reinforcement of insulation, replacement of air handling units, new more efficient boilers, installation of LED lighting, installation of efficient thermal regulation systems, use of ecological materials… Thanks to these operations, the energy consumption of the building will be reduced by 47%. A 4,400 m2 building spread over 6 levels which can accommodate up to 1,300 students in nearly 30 rooms. Users who can benefit from a modernized framework. Because the Conservatory has also undergone an architectural transformation and a reorganization of its interior and exterior spaces (reception hall, multimedia space, toilets accessible to people with reduced mobility, etc.). “ Jewel of the conservatory

», its auditorium also benefited from a complete renovation. It has 242 spaces, including 6 spaces for people with reduced mobility. Total cost of the project: approximately 6.1 million euros subsidized for nearly 1.6 million euros by the Region and the Green Fund. “ Thanks to these efforts, the Darius Milhaud Conservatory becomes a true example of successful energy renovation, demonstrating that cultural excellence and environmental commitment can go hand in hand.

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