JULIA BOURKE

ARCHITECTURE

Julia Bourke Architecture Inc. first received an award for the energy efficiency of one of their buildings in the 80’s. Now a member of the Canadian Green Building Council, Julia Bourke Architecture Inc. has devoted several years to the research and development of sustainable design techniques, strategies, systems and the identification of appropriate resources and materials at both  architectural and urban design scales. The firm uses various programs related to environmental and green architecture, such as the Renewable Energy Development Initiative (REDI) and the Commercial Building Incentive Program (CBIP). Two members of our team are LEED accredited professionals. 

Our experience in the field of 'green' architecture distinguishes us at the international level with innovative projects such as the development an ecological village 'The Hamlet' in India.  On the national level, the R-40 Houses demonstrate affordable strawbale housing, one in the urban setting of downtown Montreal, the other a prototype home within the rural Kanata 2000 sustainable neighbourhood. Both projects are recipients of Affordability and Choice Today (ACT) housing innovation awards.

In the Montreal metropolitan area, the Westmount Recreation Centre project illustrates our efforts at an institutional scale.  

Our projects are designed to be “sustainable” in all senses of the word: culturally, socially, technically and economically.

Waposite Eco-Lodge

Canada Green Building Council

U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon

Solar Decathlon -Team Montreal

U3 Design studio (McGill University - Fall 2002)

Interdisciplinary Sustainable Design Studio (McGill University - Spring 2004)