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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.

Green Design Strategies for New and Existing Public Libraries

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