Score - Sustainable Construction in Rural and Fragile Areas for Energy efficiency

The village of Montaulieu is located in Drôme Provençale, near to Nyons, and therefore on the northernmost edge of the Mediterranean region. Montaulieu is a typical hilltop village that forms part of the rural heritage of the Hautes Baronnies.
The village council decided to redevelop a meeting room located above the town hall premises. The elected representatives aim to make this a project that leads the way in terms of environmental considerations, while preserving the character of this rural building. The renovation will employ eco-materials; renewable energies will provide all of the building's energy requirements: automated wood-fuel heating, solar-powered electricity supply. Educational aspects will be emphasised...