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The second section of the book discusses ecological transition challenges that research needs to address.

Based on a case study located in a tropical climate (Reunion Island), as part of her final thesis edited by Hassan Ait Haddou, Magalie Técher explores the notion of comfort at elementary schools in humid tropical climates. The authors address questions which are at the core of architectural thought, in a context of ecological and economic crises, with the aim of providing a healthy and sustainable environment for children. They seek to provide food for thought and avenues for improvement in the design of school buildings. The analysis of data resulting from a campaign of indoor atmosphere measurements and a perception survey made it possible to determine optimal comfort zones for students at the different climatic zones of Reunion Island.

The study conducted by Séverine Steenhuyse in Marseille, focuses on the phenomenon of the urban heat island (UHI). The author of this project calls into question the virtuous planning of this city, with the aim of preserving its qualities and contributing to the mitigation of this phenomenon (UHI). The purpose of her work is to find out to what extent urban vegetation can actually be used, first analyzing how the phenomenon of urban overheating works, and discussing its known mitigating factors. Later, the author explores the issues of the urban green and blue network in order to imagine how these two issues could combine their approaches.