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Solution

Distech Controls Equips the Grand Palais with

BACnet/IP Eclypse Solutions

Distech Controls’ Eclypse™ BMS mod-
ernizes the iconic Grand Palais, Paris, for
the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic games.
These solutions enhance heating, cool-
ing, and occupant comfort while improving
energy efficiency.

Distech Controls Inc., an innovative leader in
intelligent buildings, has installed its Eclypse
Building Management System (BMS) at the
Grand Palais, Paris, providing a comprehensive
solution that addresses heating and cooling pro-
duction as well as occupant comfort.

An emblematic monument in the heart of Paris,
the Grand Palais was built for the 1900 Univer-
sal Exhibition and has been a cultural centre
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ever since. Its 77,000 m of floor space regu-
larly hosts a variety of exhibitions and fairs. The
Grand Palais underwent its first major resto-
ration since 1900 to host the fencing and tae-
kwondo sporting events in its mythical Nave for Facade of the Grand
the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Palais, avenue Wiston
Churchill.
As part of the renovation, a number of Distech © Patrick Tourneboeuf at
Controls solutions have been installed to deploy Tendance Floue for the
a BMS and improve the monument’s environ- Grand Palais, Paris 2024
mental performance.

A BMS that provides exemplary
environmental performance
View of the Nave during construction.
The Eclypse solution from Distech Controls pro- © Laurent Kronental for Chatillon Architectes 2024
vides air treatment for the Grand Palais, in the
Nave and adjoining galleries. The ECY-S1000 is also equipped with Distech Controls solutions, Solutions installed
connected modular controllers are linked directly to guarantee the continuity of the BMS system
to a weather station, enabling a night-time free throughout the Grand Palais building. ƒ Eclypse connected controllers for terminal
cooling system to be activated when conditions units – ECY-PTU-207

are right. In fact, as soon as the air outside is Involved in the construction and renovation of ƒ Eclypse connected modular controllers –
colder than inside, the Nave’s glazed windows many of the buildings hosting the Paris 2024 ECY-S1000
open to let in outside air, ensuring natural cool- Olympic and Paralympic Games, Distech Con- ƒ Eclypse connected controllers for HVAC
ing and air renewal, which in turn leads to signif- trols manufactured nearly 7,500 of its products equipment – ECY-303

icant energy savings. The Eclypse solution also in Canada and France to meet the needs of each ƒ Uniwave Allure occupant remote controls
includes ECY-S1000 connected modular con- venue and contribute to the environmental per- ƒ Multi-touch capacitive displays with IP
trollers for cooling computer cabinets and dis- formance. connectivity – Horyzon-C7 and Horyzon-C10
tributing cold.

The DC Space solution has also been deployed
in the Grand Palais offices. This multi-business
management solution enables occupants to eas-
ily adjust their comfort settings (lighting and Emilie Carr
blinds) using Uniwave’s sleek Allure remote con- Distech Controls | Communications Manager
trols. Finally, the Palais d’Antin, which is home ecarr@distech-controls.com | www.distech-controls.com
to the Palais de la Découverte science museum,

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