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Langara College Library & Classroom Building*

AWARDS:

  • LEED Gold designation (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification based on the Canada Green Building Council's performance standards for environmental responsibility and energy efficiency

  • SAB Award, May 2008, awarded by the Sustainable Architecture & Building magazine

  • Canadian Architecture Award of Excellence 2005 awarded by the magazine Canadian Architecture

  • Holcim Foundation Award 2005 awarded by the Switzerland-based foundation that recognizes sustainable construction projects around the world

LOCATION:
Vancouver, BC

CLIENT:
Langara College

STOREY / SQUARE FT:
Library: 51,000 ft.2 - Total building: 80,000 ft.2

SERVICES PROVIDED:
Design development, contract documents

*AVRP Architecture in collaboration with IBI & Teeple Architects, Vancouver.

The LEED Canada Gold Certified Library/Classroom Building features a unique energy-efficient design. It has captured national and international attention for its environmentally progressive features and is a landmark on campus and in the community.