Lemay has laid out a rigorous Net Positive framework that focuses on areas regarding health, environmental protection, and carbon emissions to create more sustainable living environments.
The Phenix, Photo credit: Adrien Williams
Addressing the urgency of climate change, Lemay?s Net Positive approach proposes sustainable strategies and metrics at every stage of the firm?s projects.
Going beyond traditional environmental certifications, it aims to transform urban environments to the benefit of their users and the community.
With the equivalent of some 260 football fields of projects certified or undergoing certification, Lemay?s longstanding commitment to the environment is now formalized with this new program that was recently recognized with a Novae Award.
Lemay Net Positive highlights three critical areas: Promotion of user health

Using eco-friendly materials, maximizing indoor air quality and natural light, integrating biophilic and active design.

Environmental protection

Managing stormwater responsibly, reducing heat islands, protecting green spaces and developing biodiversity (etc.)

Carbon emissions reduction

Performing carbon quantification and life-cycle assessments, reducing carbon footprint, increasing resiliency, adapting design to climate change

?Protecting the environment doesn?t have to cost more,? said Louis T. Lemay, president and excellence facilitator. ?Our projects are proof that they can be sustainably developed for the same capital costs...