Konya Metropolitan Municipality is continuing its work on the City Library, located at the site of the former municipal building, which holds the distinction of being Turkey's first Zero-Carbon building.
Konya Metropolitan Mayor Uğur İbrahim Altay stated that Konya has been the capital of knowledge and culture throughout history. He emphasized that, as the Metropolitan Municipality, they prioritize environmentally friendly, innovative, and sustainable projects to carry this ancient heritage into the future.
Mayor Altay stated, "We demolished the municipal building due to earthquake risks. Our work on the City Library project, which we initiated as a replacement, is progressing meticulously. The most notable feature of this building, which will serve as a model for Turkey, is that it has been designed without disturbing the existing trees in the area, adapting to their natural forms. Moreover, in collaboration with the United Nations, we are building the first example of Zero Carbon buildings in Konya, one of the four pilot cities worldwide. This project, with its nature-friendly design, is a beautiful symbol of our commitment to leaving a clean environment for future generations."
