Schools in Barberaz Test Cost-Effective Cooling Methods During Heatwaves

Barberaz - 22.06.2026: The La Concorde primary school in Barberaz, Savoie, has tested cost-effective measures for cooling classrooms during heatwaves as part of the RACINE project. The tested methods included the use of breeze air devices and opening windows at night to lower indoor temperatures. These measures were implemented within the framework of the RACINE project, which aims to adapt schools to the challenges posed by heatwaves.The RACINE project, initiated by ACTEE, a French energy efficiency organization, investigates the adaptability of schools to summer heatwaves through the use of low-tech ...