Bibliotheque du Boise – Surrounded by the Forest

A public library in suburban Montreal that combines high-performance standards with design quality and responsiveness to community needs received the 2017 Green Building Award. The award, given by the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) and the Canada Green Building Council® (CaGBC), recognizes outstanding achievement in buildings that are environmentally responsible and promote the health and wellbeing of users.

The Bibliothèque du Boisé in Montreal’s Saint-Laurent borough, inaugurated in 2013, was designed by Cardinal Hardy, Labonté Marcil, Eric Pelletier architecte in consortium. (Eric Pelletier architecte and Cardinal Hardy joined Lemay in 2013 and 2014 respectively.)

Envisioned as a 21st-century library, the Bibliothèque du Boisé is more than a space for housing documents: it’s a cutting-edge cultural, technological and creative hub. It has become a landmark for the citizens of Montreal’s Saint-Laurent borough and an inspiration to other communities. By integrating numerous functions, the library embraces revolutionary changes in information management and educational technologies. With its open spaces and cozy alcoves, the library fosters exchange and generates a sense of belonging and community.

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Materials provided by The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada