The total built up area of this Institute is 11,800 m<sup>2</sup>. Of this, 6,850 m<sup>2</sup> correspond to the laboratories, special facilities, lecture rooms, offices, and library. 990 m<sup>2</sup> are devoted to storage space, 2,560 m<sup>2</sup> are taken up with circulation zones, and 1,400 m<sup>2</sup> are available for installations. In addition to the very satisfactory design of the external elevations, this Institute is relevant because of the high standard of its technical and service installations, which have been planned with a long term view of future needs. The interior of the building has been protected from the direct action of the sun through the fitting of grey glazing canopies above the windows.<br><br>La superfici...