North Vancouver Library
This 3-storey, 36,000 sq. ft. civic main branch library facility serves as the centerpiece of the City of North Vancouver’s civic precinct redevelopment. Located in the heart of the City and fronting onto a 20,000 sq. ft. public plaza, the landmark LEED Gold building has become a defining community hub and gathering place.
The facility incorporates sustainable design strategies including geo-exchange cooling, natural ventilation, rooftop solar panels, and integration with one of Central Lonsdale’s first district energy systems.
Awards
2012 National Urban Design Award
Urban Architecture Category, Royal Architectural Institute of Canada
2010 Award of Excellence
Commercial/Institutional Category, City of North Vancouver Advisory Design Panel
2009 B.C. Library Association “Library of the Year”
Merit Building Award for outstanding performance in a building
2009 AIBC Lieutenant-Governor of British Columbia Merit Award
and
2009 BOMA Earth Award for B.C. recognizing the best green facility.