We focus on 3 areas: health, the environment and carbon emissions reduction.

Lemay’s Net PositiveTM is an ambitious, distinctive and replicable approach to creating sustainable living environments.

It helps our clients to reduce their ecological impact, enhance their brand image, save on operating costs and generate higher and longer-term return on investment – without necessarily incurring more capital costs than a standard project.

See Lemay’s 2021 Net Positive report +

Health

How can your spaces promote user well-being?

We look at a host of wellness elements, from natural light to biophilic design.

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Environment

Will your projects responsibly restore, develop or protect the environment?

We manage stormwater, enhancing biodiversity and more.

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Carbon

Have you considered your environments’ carbon-related criteria, and how you can reduce your footprint?

We mitigate and plan for climate change.

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Net Positive in the news

Watch “Building a Better Future,” a BBC StoryWorks mini-documentary on Lemay, the Phenix and Montreal’s Quartier des lumières.

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Sustainable projects

Lemay projects go beyond obtaining certifications to create exemplary living environments.

One of the most ambitiously sustainable buildings in Canada

  • Transformation of an abandoned 1950s warehouse into offices
  • Renovation to the highest standards of sustainable development
  • Reduction of environmental consequences related to the construction of a new building
  • Fitwel certified 3 out of 3 stars
  • Zero Carbon Building – Performance certification
  • LEED Platinum certification targeted

The Phenix

An exceptional work environment for Pomerleau employees

  • Commercial building with wooden structure
  • Abundant light and comfortable spaces
  • Integration with existing woodland

Pomerleau offices

National office workplace strategy

  • Advanced biophilic approach
  • Maximum access to daylight and views

BDO | National Office

Modernity, sustainability, innovation

  •  Multifunctional trails, sports and relaxation areas in an urban framework
  • Use of local materials and plants
  • Revitalization of natural environments

Casablanca oceanfront promenade

Soprema plant in Woodstock, Canada

  • Industrial building with natural light
  • Landscaped site
  • LEED v4 certification targeted

Soprema Woodstock

An ecological district on the banks of the canal

  • Rehabilitation of a highly contaminated industrial site
  • Densification of an area close to downtown
  • LEED GOLD certification for Neighbourhood Development

Bassins du Havre

Ecotourism resort in the Seychelles

  • Exceptional landscape integration
  • Use of natural materials and local plants

H Resort Beau Vallon Beach

Cultural, technological and creative core of the community

  • Use of low-emissions materials with regional and recycled content
  • Water recovery and wetland recharge system
  • Energy-saving measures, including a geothermal system
  • Sustainable landscaping
  • Biophilic approach: abundant natural lighting, use of wood and views on the park
  • LEED Platinum certification

Du Boisé Library

First smart vertical community (5 occupancy types)

  • First project registered for WELL certification in Quebec for its residential rental component
  • LEED SILVER certification targeted

Humaniti vertical village

Nature meets the airport

  • Improvement of public transport access with the integration of a light-rail station
  • Improvement of the quality of life of users and neighbourhood residents by creating a green space accessible to the public
  • Reduction of heat islands and improvement of biodiversity and stormwater management
  • Renewable energy production: geothermal energy and photovoltaic panels
  • Envision certification for the entire City Program
  • LEED certification and Net Zero ready for the YUL transit space and terminal’s facade

Montreal-Trudeau International Airport Signature Program

New scientific campus

  • LEED certification for Neighbourhood Development (LEED ND) Gold level targeted
  • First sustainable urban development flagship project in the City of Montreal
  • Greening, responsible stormwater management, walkable streets giving priority to pedestrians and active modes of transportation

University of Montreal Outremont Campus (MIL)

All Lemay projects