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BasicsBasics

LAMA/BES Architecture for Public Libraries Committee


What is “Green” Design?What is “Green” Design?US Green Building Council DefinitionUS Green Building Council Definition

Design & construction practices that significantly reduce or eliminate the negative impact of buildings on th i t & t i i

Design & construction practices that significantly reduce or eliminate the negative impact of buildings on th i t & t i ithe environment & occupants in six areas:

Sustainable Site Planning S f di W t & W t Effi i

the environment & occupants in six areas:Sustainable Site Planning S f di W t & W t Effi iSafeguarding Water & Water Efficiency Energy & AtmosphereSafeguarding Water & Water Efficiency Energy & AtmosphereConservation of Materials and ResourcesIndoor Environmental QualityConservation of Materials and ResourcesIndoor Environmental QualityInnovation & Design ProcessInnovation & Design Process



Can Libraries Make a Difference?“Over the past several years, libraries have Can Libraries Make a Difference?“Over the past several years, libraries have p ybecome one of the more common categories of new construction to embrace sustainable design.”

p ybecome one of the more common categories of new construction to embrace sustainable design.”gg



Do “Green Libraries” Cost more than Conventional Construction?Do “Green Libraries” Cost more than Conventional Construction?



Green Design Elements That Work For LibrariesGreen Design Elements That Work For Libraries



Daylight Green MaterialsG R f

Daylight Green MaterialsG R fGreen RoofsRaised Floor SystemsEnergy Efficiency

Green RoofsRaised Floor SystemsEnergy EfficiencyNatural VentilationGreen Power & Renewable EnergyIndoor Environmental Quality

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A 1999 study by the Heschong Mahone

The Effect of Daylighting on Student PerformanceThe Effect of Daylighting on Student PerformanceHeschong Mahone Group on 21,000 student records from 2000 classrooms in

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learning rate

Seattle higher scores

Ft Collins higher scores c ass oo s

California, Washington, and Colorado found that students with the most

Windows 15% - 23%

13% - 15%

14% - 18%

Skylights 19% 20% A 6% 8% 0% 3%daylighting in their classrooms progressed 20% faster on math tests

Skylights 19% - 20% A 6% - 8% 0% - 3%

Daylight 20% - 26% 9% - 13% 7%

and 26% faster on reading tests in one year than those with the

Operable Windows 7% - 8% - -

least. (re-analysis in 2001 confirmed the original


resuts)www.h-m-g.com


Certified LumberRapidly renewable


Daylight Green MaterialsG R f Rapidly renewable

materialsbamboo, wool, cotton i l ti ifib

Green RoofsRaised Floor SystemsEnergy Efficiency


insulation, agrifiber, linoleum, wheatboard, strawboard & cork

Natural VentilationGreen Power & Renewable EnergyIndoor Environmental Quality


Reused Materialsbrick, wood flooring &

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panelingHigh Recycled Contentsteel carpet acousticalsteel, carpet, acoustical ceiling, batt insulation Regional Materials


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Veazey Parrott Durkin & Shoulders Oaklyn Library






Roof can not only be attractive to see but actually can be space that you can occupyy p y py







Green roofs:Can be white to achieve a high reflectance, reducing heat gain for


the building and heat islands, &can incorporate photovoltaic cells in the membrane






Raised floor systems: Raised floor plenum delivery of conditioned air allowsplenum delivery of conditioned air allows for optimal energy efficiency and comfort while providing flexibility for future rewiring.







Energy Efficiency: Even Historic Buildings can incorporate new technologies as in this ice storagetechnologies as in this ice storage system that uses off-peak night time electricity to cool the library in day.


day.


Energy Efficiency: Beneath this renovated library space



gy y y pis a system of deep wells for the geothermal heat pumps for heating and cooling








Energy efficient libraries save moneyGreen Roofs

Raised Floor SystemsEnergy Efficiency


libraries save money every month, which can be used to fund



services.

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Studies have shown that operable windowsGreen Roofs

Raised Floor SystemsEnergy Efficiency


operable windows increase the comfort zone of users by eight d f hNatural Ventilation

Green Power & Renewable EnergyIndoor Environmental Quality


degrees, even if they are never opened. In some climates, naturalQ yQ y climates, natural ventilation (using modern versions of

i k ff dancient stack-effect and displacement cooling) can take the place of air pconditioning much of the year.






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Flexible InfrastructureCompact ShelvingScanning Local History

Flexible InfrastructureCompact ShelvingScanning Local HistoryScanning Local HistoryScanning Local History



Existing Buildings?

Daylight - Controls and Zones, Light ShelvesGreen Materials – FlooringG R f R l



LEED – no major renovationSustainable Guidelines :• whole-building

Green Roofs – ReplacementRaised Floor Systems - ?Energy Efficiency - Replacement



cleaning/maintenance • recycling programs• systems upgrades to improve

Natural Ventilation – New WindowsGreen Power & Renewable Energy – Buy itIndoor Environmental Quality - Old Finishes



systems upgrades to improve• building energy• water• IEQQ y

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• IEQ • materials use.

Flexible Infrastructure - ?Compact Shelving - ?Scanning Local History – Do it

Flexible InfrastructureCompact ShelvingScanning Local History

Flexible InfrastructureCompact ShelvingScanning Local HistoryScanning Local History Do itFurnishingsSite Optimization & Building Reuse

Scanning Local HistoryScanning Local History



Ed t & I fEd t & I fEducate & InformEducate & Inform

“Innovation Points” were achieved using the LEED certified building (& building process) as an educational tool for the community

“Innovation Points” were achieved using the LEED certified building (& building process) as an educational tool for the community





Thomas Hacker Architect, Inc.



Educate & Inform

Rooftop scientific devices that

Educate & Inform

Rooftop scientific devices that pmeasure wind speed and direction, sunlight and the sound of rain. Visitors may view the green roof from a periscope

pmeasure wind speed and direction, sunlight and the sound of rain. Visitors may view the green roof from a periscopethe green roof from a periscope in the Ballard Branch. the green roof from a periscope in the Ballard Branch.



Case StudiesNorth Adams Public Library – Peter MagnaniOhio Township Public Library – Sarah SchulerSanta Monica Public Library – Greg MullenChrisney Branch Library - Bill BrownGalveston Branch Library - Bill Brown


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