Istanbul’s Rami Library Has Been Recognized as the World’s Best Green Library
Istanbul’s Rami Library has won the Large-Scale Project category of the Green Library Awards 2026, established by IFLA. The award recognizes the project that transformed historic 19th-century barracks into a climate-resilient urban public space combining cultural heritage preservation, environmental sustainability, and services for the local community.
The awards presented by IFLA’s Environment, Sustainability and Libraries Section (ENSULIB) recognize libraries and projects demonstrating outstanding leadership, innovative approaches, and a significant impact on achieving environmental sustainability.
At the 11th WLIC Awards 2026 ceremony, held as part of the 90th IFLA World Library and Information Congress (WLIC 2026) in Busan, Republic of Korea, the Rami Library stood out among 62 participants from 27 countries. The jury highlighted its multifaceted sustainability initiatives, noting that the library project offers an inspiring model for creating environmentally friendly cultural spaces.
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