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Green Design Strategies for New and Existing Public Libraries
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Green Design Strategies FOR NEW AND EXISTING PUBLIC LIBRARIES
LPA Richard D’Amato AIA LEED AP
Infopeople M A Y 2 0 , 2 0 0 9
Why Go Green?
Passive Green Strategies
Green Partners (LEED)
Aggressive Green Strategies
A Green Case Study
LPA
BULIDING SUSTAINABLE LIBRARIES
Why Go Green?
Green Design Strategies for New and Existing Public Libraries
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LPA why go green?
• Global population more than tripled
in the 20th century. (ULI) • From 1930 to 1999, the world’s
population rose from 2 billion to 6
billion people. (ULI)
• The U.S. population is projected to
grow from 260 million, in 1998, to
nearly 400 million by 2050. (ULI)
• Arguably, more people means more
cars, more buildings, and more land
consumption.
• During the 60’s and 70’s,
awareness grew regarding
significant declines in air and water
quality. (ULI)
Americans extract 3,700
billion gallons of water, per
year, more than they return
to the natural water system
to recharge aquifers and
other water resources.
(USGBC)
Taking more then
we give back
LPA B U I L D I N G S why go green?
LPA what is green design?
Design and construction practices that significantly
reduce or eliminate the negative impact of buildings
on the environment and occupants
that address:
Sustainable site planning
Safeguarding water and water efficiency
Energy efficiency
Conservation of materials and resources
Indoor environmental quality
Green Design Strategies for New and Existing Public Libraries
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LPA benefits of green design
Environmental benefits
Reduce impact on the environment
Economic benefits
Improve the bottom line
Health and safety benefits
Enhance occupant comfort
Reduce operating costs
Reduce or neutralize first costs
Enhance asset value & increase profits
Optimize life cycle economic performance
LPA benefits of green design
The building needs to take advantage all the things
that are free: sun for daylighting, prevailing breezes,
water and the California climate.
Create a building unlike its neighbors, that knows
where the sun is.
Added value without added cost. Sustainability will
not automatically add cost.
LPA green design and libraries
Education
community education about green design
Reduced Operating Costs
more money for books and programs!
Reduced Maintenance
less staff, less cost
Setting a Positive Example
a good community member
Green Design Strategies for New and Existing Public Libraries
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LPA green design and libraries
•Does the city or county with which your
library serves mandate a green design
strategy for new construction or
renovations?
•Are there currently any public buildings
in your community which demonstrate an
environmentally sensitive design
approach?
Questions?
Passive Strategies NEW AND EXISTING LIBRARIES
LPA collection of recyclables
Paper
Aluminum
Plastics
Glass
What Gets Recycled?
• made from a renewable resource, trees
• recycled indefinitely
• energy saved from one ton = 10 yrs. electricity for typical
home
• 95% less energy to recycle then to make new
• accounts for 11% of all municipal solid waste in the U.S.
• saves energy
Buying recycled . . . ”closing the loop”.
Green Design Strategies for New and Existing Public Libraries
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LPA materials
• Recycling your old carpet
• Using carpet tiles rather than rolls
• Fiber density and durability
• Choosing colors and patterns that reduce ware
keeps it out of landfills
aid in spot replacement and longer l
choose based on traffic
C A R P E T
LPA materials
L I N O L E U M
• 100% Organic Materials
• 100% Recyclable
• Longer Life (30-40 years)
• No Harmful Off Gassing
renewable/ biodegradable
. . . the best environmental choice is to use
carpet only where necessary
less replacement issues, more durable
low voc content in material and adhesives
all individual ingredients are recyclable
LPA materials
P A I N T
• Low VOC Content
• Lead Free
•Mold and Mildew Resistant
less “off gassing”
child safe
products and materials contain agents
which inhibit the growth of mold and
mildew on the surface of the paint film
Green Design Strategies for New and Existing Public Libraries
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LPA reduce solar heat gain
WINDOW FILM
reduce solar heat gain by as much as 65%
•hvac reduction
•light control
. . . stop the heat before it enters the building!
LPA energy reduction OCCUPANCY SENSORS
Keep the lights off when nobody is in the room
Percent of the time the space is empty
• Private Office 53%
• Storerooms 56%
• Meeting Rooms 66%
• Restrooms 70%
LPA energy reduction
DIMMING SYSTEMS
Responds to Availability of Natural Light
E N E R G Y S T A R A P P L I A N C E S
Smart choices for:
Refrigerators
Ovens
Dishwashers
Computers
Green Design Strategies for New and Existing Public Libraries
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LPA energy reduction
OPERATIONS
Review performance of mechanical
systems to verify that they
are operating properly
Maintain indoor air quality by
installing and replacing filters for all
intakes and re-circulated air
LPA energy reduction
TASK LIGHTING
Utilize task lighting in individual work
areas to reduce the amount of ambient
light needed.
LPA operations
GREEN HOUSEKEEPING
Smart Products / Smart Practices
Green Housekeeping is not just the selection of
environmentally preferable
products.
It is a whole program, which includes the involvement of
the building users,
the evaluation of cleaning practices and equipment, and
training for
all personnel.
Disposable paper products are 100%
recycled content with a minimum 30%
post consumer recycled content
manufactured without chlorine
Low voc (volatile organic compound) H2
Orange is used for cleaning
common areas and offices
Rags are made from ruined linen
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LPA PAPER VS CHINA operations
Use china or bio-disposable dinnerware in the staff areas ,
buy reusable instead of disposable goods
LPA well being
Institute a non smoking policy for interior as well as
exterior spaces.
Use phosphate free fertilizer
When waxing floors, use a metal free,
phthalate free finish and ventilate the space
Create places of respite within the building to connect with
nature
Minimize or eliminate the use of mercury containing
equipment.
Prohibit vehicles from idling near air intake systems or
entry doors
LPA social responsibility
Institute an environmental-preferred purchasing program
and have a disposal policy in place for items that are not
cradle to cradle products
Support the community- buy local and utilize local
services whenever possible
Recycle computer peripherals, electronic equipment, and
batteries.
Create a take-back program for end of life management
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LPA reduce emissions
Provide incentives for carpooling such as
preferred parking for staff
Provide inviting pedestrian access ways
Encourage alternative vehicle use
Provide adequate, well located and well lit
bicycle parking areas for patrons
as well as staff
LPA education
Providing sustainable educational
Opportunities for a community to learn
about smart green design and sustainable
design practices
LPA green design and libraries
Questions?
•Does your current facility incorporate any
sustainable design or operational
strategies such as trash recycling, battery
collection, or local resource buying?
•Is the main objective of the development
of a green library design strategy in your
community to save or minimize operational
expenses?
•Is the main objective of the development
of a green library design strategy in your
community to save energy and conserve
natural resources?
Green Design Strategies for New and Existing Public Libraries
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Aggressive Strategies N E W L I B R A R I E S
LPA building orientation
SOLAR GAIN
A building must know the location
of the sun.
` S O U T H N O R T H
LPA reduce solar heat gain
SOLAR SHADES
Filter the sunlight before
it reaches the
building facade
Green Design Strategies for New and Existing Public Libraries
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LPA reduce solar heat gain
COOL ROOF
reduce solar heat gain by as much as
75%
A cool roof system—one that reflects solar radiation and emits thermal
radiation
keeps a building cooler and helps reduce air-conditioning costs. Researchers at LBNL and the Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC) have
measured cooling energy savings of up to 60 percent for individual
buildings where
white roof coatings were applied to dark roof systems.
LPA daylight strategies
•Daylight Harvesting
•Internal Control of Daylight
LPA water use reduction
LANDSCAPE
Xeriscape Drought tolerant
Indigenous landscape
Loose The Turf! preserve water
lower maintenance costs
Reclaimed Water Water re-use
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LPA water conservation
LOW FLOW/ NO FLOW
• Conserve water
• Save on life cycle costs
• More sanitary
saves an average of 45,000 gallons per urinal, per ye
future generations will appreciate your
water conservation efforts.
no installation, maintenance, or repair cost of
flush valves, handles, sensors, or water supply pipin
flushless, touchless, and drier conditions contribute
to healthier indoor environments
LPA water treatment
Bio Swales help to remove silt and
pollutants from surface
runoff
Green Roofs Help to minimize storm
water runoff
LPA energy reduction
LIGHT FIXTURES
•T-8 Fluorescent Lamps
T-8 vs. T-12
• 40% - 60% savings in energy
• 30% - 50% return on investment
Reducing the lighting load can also reduce
the HVAC load
•Indirect Lighting
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LPA building materials
Making Sustainable Choices
Recycled/ Recyclable
Local Manufacturers
Organic/ Natural
Durable
LPA glazing
•Low E Glass
•Dual Glazing
•Tinted Glass
•Translucent Glass
•Orientation
LPA alternative programming
Limit construction by
making spaces more
flexible and versatile
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LPA on site energy sources
RENEWABLE ENERGY
Giving back to the environment
rather then taking from it.
•Solar Panels (Photovoltaic
Arrays)
•Wind turbines
•Ice Storage Systems
Effective Partners G R E E N R E L A T I O N S H I P S
LPA effective green partners
What is LEED®?
The Leadership in Energy and
Environmental Design (LEED) Green
Building Rating System™ encourages
and accelerates global adoption of
sustainable green building and development
practices through the creation and
implementation
of universally understood and accepted
tools and performance criteria.
an immediate and measurable
impact on their buildings’
performance.
LEED
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LPA effective green partners
LEED promotes a whole-building approach to
sustainability by recognizing performance in
five key areas of human and environmental
health: sustainable site development, water
savings, energy efficiency, materials selection
and indoor environmental quality
.
LEED
LPA effective green partners
LEED •Lower operating costs and increased asset value.
•Reduce waste sent to landfills
•Conserve energy and water.
•Healthier and safer for occupants.
•Reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions.
•Qualify for tax rebates, zoning allowances and other
incentives in hundreds of cities.
•Demonstrate an owner's commitment to environmental
stewardship and social responsibility
LPA effective green partners
•Streamlines decision making process
•Maintains team focus
•Creates a benchmark for future development both
public and private
•Could allow for public and private LEED mandates
•Public Relations
LEED
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LPA effective green partners
“Green Washing” Green Washing is the unjustified appropriation of
environmental virtue by a company, an industry, a
government, a politician or even a non-
government organization to create a pro-
environmental image, sell a product or a policy, or
to try and rehabilitate their standing with the
public.
LPA effective green partners
Local Incentives State Incentives:
•Corporate Tax Reduction
•Property Tax Reduction
•Rebates
•Loan Programs
Local Utility Rebate Programs
•Southern California Edison “Savings by
Design”
http://www.savingsbydesign.com/overview.htm
LPA effective green partners
BOMA BOMA Energy Efficiency Program
“B.E.E.P.”
http://www.boma.org/TrainingAndEducation/
BEEP/Pages/default.aspx
Energy Star BOMA The goal of the Energy Star program is to generate
awareness of energy-saving capabilities, differentiate the
market for more energy-efficient computers and
accelerate the market penetration of more energy-
efficient technologies.
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LPA green design and libraries
Questions?
•Does your city mandate LEED Certification
for new or renovated public buildings?
•Are there currently any LEED Certified
buildings within your community?
•Are there any public buildings within your
community which utilize local energy rebates
or incentive programs?
Case Study R E D D I N G L I B R A R Y
Holistic Design
Redding Library R E D D I N G , C A L I F O R N I A
Planning
Architecture
Landscape Design
Interior Design
Signage and Graphics
Furniture Management
LPA
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The Site
L I B R A R Y S I T E
C I T Y H A L L
R I V E R
Existing Landscape
Views
Sunlight
Breezes
Water
Adjacencies
Access/ Egress
THE GIFTS
The Site
Landscape
Sunlight
Breezes
Adjacencies
Access/ Egress
The Plan
`
first
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The Plan second
The Envelope
The Envelope
Green Roof
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The Envelope
PROTECTION
The Envelope
LIGHT HARVESTING
Interior Design
DAYLIGHT Daylight Harvesting
Indirect Lighting
Dimming Systems
Sustainable Materials
Displaced Air Distribution
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Landscape Existing Landscape
Drought Tolerant
Indigenous
Bio Swales
Permeable Paving
Sustainable Design
EDUCATION
Ice Harvesting
Photovoltaic Array
Green Roof
Public Awareness
Displaced Air System
Rain Water Harvesting
Demonstration Center
Environment
Use of low flow fixtures and reclaimed water
reducing water consumption by as much as 40% annually
An energy efficient building that performs better
then Title 24 by at least 20%
Construction waste diversion and an extensive use of
recycled products and materials
throughout the design.
Indoor air quality that positions the library as not
only being a healthy building but promoting a
healthy lifestyle.
On site energy sources that reduce energy consumption
and drastically lower operating costs.
Effective landscaping that reduces maintenance as
well as water consumption.
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