Green and sustainable

Innovation in building design and the use of materials is leading a creative approach to the library in its architectural and urban environment.

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Schiedam Public Library

Greener libraries worldwide
The IFLA Green Library Award for 2018 has been won by Foshan Library in Guangdong province, China, for its commitment to sustainability principles.
27 Jul 2018
Green Library Award winner
IFLA has announced the winner and runners up of the 2017 Green Library Award for environment, sustainability and libraries.
27 Jul 2017
A green branch for Toronto Public Library
Scarborough Civic Centre Branch is technologically adaptable, welcoming to a growing and diverse population, celebrating design as a local community hub.
06 Oct 2016
IFLA Green Library Award winner announced
The Little Sun Ecological Library in Mexico has won the award for a library where 'sustainability was in the soul of the project' from the beginning.
24 May 2016
Public library with indoor garden
An innovative public library with indoor garden has opened in historic Schiedam, The Netherlands, and will be open seven days a week.
22 Jun 2015