Buildings

Focus on Decathlon St Quentin Focus on Domyos

Through all of its brands and retail formats, the Oxylane Group is committed to being a responsible player in economic and social terms, wherever it is present.

Leading by example

The St Quentin store (Picardie/France) was the first to be developed according to sustainable development principles which are now applied to new store buildings.

Interior benefits

• More natural light provided by roof 'sheds'
• Sensors enabling an automatic adjustment of the artificial lighting required according to the natural light available
• "Free cooling" system used between seasons in order to cool the building down using outside air instead of air-conditioning.

Interior benefits

Water management:

• Partial recuperation of rain-water for use in outdoor sprinkler system.
• Treatment of drainage-water from the car park to remove hydrocarbons.
• Natural regulation of water flow and infiltration of rain water.
• Parking spaces with vegetation for drainage.

Community benefits

• Improved purchasing comfort for customers.
• Better working environment for employees.
• Visible 'Playground' at the front encouraging people to be active.