In France, University buildings represent one third of public buildings, 18 million m2. The needs for renovation are high, all the more in energy efficiency.
The adaptation to change has to take into account the existing buildings, with new creative solutions to address the environmental issues. The aim and challenge is to transform a university Campus Centre into a hub, a social crossroad, a space of interactivity, a showcase for environmental laboratories. How to define a specifications programme and guidelines to support local sustainable initiatives for French universities ?