BLDPA Library Association Trustees

LIBRARY BUILDINGS FOR THE FUTURE: 

LIBRARY BUILDINGS FOR THE FUTURE The Evolution of the Public Library Building and Library Services Presented By: James R. Keller, AIA JoAnn L. Jolin, AIA Debra Rosser-Hogben Horsham Township Library Free Library of Philadelphia, Bustleton Branch Lancaster Public Library

Library Buildings for the Future: 

Library Buildings for the Future What the futurists say

Library Buildings for the Future: 

Library Buildings for the Future The evolution of the Public Library Building and Library Services Free Library of Philadelphia Richland County Public Library, SC

Library Buildings for the Future: 

Library Buildings for the Future The future is here

Library Buildings for the Future: 

Library Buildings for the Future Library as a Community Center Horsham Township Library - VITETTA Lexington Public Library Village Branch - VITETTA Minneapolis Public Library - Cesar Pelli, Architect

Library Buildings for the Future: 

Library Buildings for the Future The future is here Automated Book Return Robotic Book Processing (for small/medium Libraries)

Library Buildings for the Future: 

Library Buildings for the Future The future is here Self Serve Reserves Roving Librarians (with headsets)

Library Buildings for the Future: 

Library Buildings for the Future Retail in the Library Merchandising the Collections Café and Vending Book and Gift Shops/Friends’ Stores Horsham Township Library - VITETTA Horsham Township Library - VITETTA Princeton Public Library – Hillier, Architect

Library Buildings for the Future: 

Library Buildings for the Future Design of Focused Collections/Services Lexington Public Library Village Branch - VITETTA

Library Buildings for the Future: 

Library Buildings for the Future Children’s Program Areas Horsham Township Library, VITETTA Middle County Public Library, Centereach, NY – HHPA, Architect

Library Buildings for the Future: 

Library Buildings for the Future Children’s Areas Horsham Township Library - VITETTA Middle County Public Library, Centereach, NY - HHPA, Architect Free Library of Philadelphia, Wyoming Branch - VITETTA

Library Buildings for the Future: 

Library Buildings for the Future Children’s Computer Areas Lexington Public Library Village Branch - VITETTA Free Library of Philadelphia, Charles Durham Branch - VITETTA Cerritos Public Library, CA

Library Buildings for the Future: 

Library Buildings for the Future Teen/Young Adult Areas Horsham Township Library - VITETTA Minneapolis Public Library - Cesar Pelli, Architect

Library Buildings for the Future: 

Library Buildings for the Future Senior Collections/Lounge Business Center ESL/Community Education Programs Community Service Programs Lancaster Public Library, PA Middle County Public Library, Centereach, NY

Library Buildings for the Future: 

Library Buildings for the Future Public Relations Shift The Library as a welcoming place The Library as a center of community activity The Library as landmark/town center The Library as the trend setter Horsham Township Library - VITETTA

Library Buildings for the Future: 

Library Buildings for the Future How to cope with change Building Design Interior Design Furniture and Aesthetics Santiago Public Library, Chile Cox and Ugarte, Architects VITETTA, Consultant

Library Buildings for the Future: 

Library Buildings for the Future How to cope with change Embracing the future Santiago Public Library, Chile Cox and Ugarte, Architects VITETTA, Consultant

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Sustainable Building “When the well is dry, then we know the worth of water. - Benjamin Franklin

America is “Going Green”: 

America is “Going Green”

Perception of Sustainable Buildings: 

Perception of Sustainable Buildings Few Amenities / Minimal Technology / Limited Style

Reality of Sustainable Building: 

Reality of Sustainable Building Ecological Literacy Central Library Des Moines, Iowa Not LEED Registered Library Center Bronx, New York LEED Silver Southern York County Library Shrewsbury, Pennsylvania LEED Certified David Chipperfield Architects Completed in December 2005 145,000 SF / $30,000,000 Dattner Architects Completed January 2006 78,000 SF / $31,000,000 Slonaker McCall Architects Completed in November 2004 10,095 SF Many Amenities / Current Technology / Varied Style

Why be Green?: 

Why be Green? It’s “the right thing to do” “Triple Bottom Line” financial, social, and environmental advantages

What sustainable building standards exist?: 

What sustainable building standards exist? Green Building Initiative, Green Globes Rating System “To accelerate the adoption of building practices that result in energy efficient, healthier, and environmentally sustainable buildings by promoting credible and practical green building approaches for residential and commercial construction.” Green Advantage Certifies contractors in the building practices, technologies, and techniques of green building Focused on LEED rating system U.S. Green Building Council, LEED Rating System “The U.S. Green Building Council's core purpose is to transform the way buildings and communities are designed, built and operated, enabling an environmentally and socially responsible, healthy, and prosperous environment that improves the quality of life.”

Why is the construction industry focused on LEED?: 

Why is the construction industry focused on LEED? Created in the US Early leader in sustainable USGBC was one of the first organizations to focus on “green” design and construction LEED was one of the first ratings systems for sustainable buildings Early support from Federal Agencies US Department of Energy US General Services Administration US Armed Services Wide acceptance by construction industry AIA, HBA, Accepted by Architecture & Design Schools Intense competition to participate in the DOE’s Solar Decathlon Penn State 2007 Carnegie Mellon 2007 Virginia Tech 2005

What is LEED?: 

What is LEED? Created by the US Green Building Council to encourage and evaluate the design and construction of sustainable buildings LEED Green Building Rating System Workshop Program Professional Accreditation Building Certification Program Greenbuild Participation from full spectrum of design and construction team Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design

Is LEED ever required for projects?: 

Is LEED ever required for projects? Federal Agencies US Air Force, Army, and Navy US Department of Energy US Department of Interior US Environmental Protection Agency US General Services Administration States Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Washington, Wisconsin Counties Arlington County, Virginia Cook County, Illinois Dane County, Wisconsin Cities Scottsdale, Arizona Chula Vista, Los Angeles, San Diego, San Jose, and Santa Monica, California Boulder, Colorado Chicago, Illinois Kansas City, Missouri New York, New York Eugene and Portland, Oregon Austin and Frisco, Texas King County and Seattle, Washington

What does the LEED Rating System evaluate?: 

What does the LEED Rating System evaluate? Building Types New Construction (LEED-NC) Existing Building (LEED-EB) Commercial Interiors (LEED-CI) Core & Shell (LEED-CS) Homes (LEED-H) Neighborhood Development (LEED-ND) Key Categories Sustainable Sites Water Efficiency Energy & Atmosphere Materials & Resources Indoor Environmental Quality Innovation In Design “Common Sense” and “Hi-Tech”

Sustainable Building Products: 

Sustainable Building Products Green Roofs Rubber Roof Tiles Solar and Photovoltaic Panels Wind Turbines Reclaimed Woods Bamboo Flooring

What are the benefits of LEED?: 

What are the benefits of LEED?

What is the cost of LEED?: 

What is the cost of LEED?

Can a building still be sustainable without LEED Certification?: 

Can a building still be sustainable without LEED Certification? WE SAY “YES”

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Lancaster Public Library

Case Study: Lancaster Public Library: 

Case Study: Lancaster Public Library Getting your project started

Forming Your Leadership Team: 

Forming Your Leadership Team Board, Staff, and the Community Strategic Planning Consultant Fundraising Consultant and Campaign Director Architect and Engineer Library Building Consultant

Key Components: Board and Staff: 

Key Components: Board and Staff Who drives the process? Communicate, communicate, communicate! Recognize and utilize staff expertise Accept that change can be difficult Follow and trust your instincts Read, research and travel

Revisit Your Strategic Plan: 

Revisit Your Strategic Plan Involve staff, board, friends, and your community Take a fresh look at your current facility What is your mission and vision statement? What are the demographics of your community? Current and projected Social and economic characteristics

Capital Campaign Feasibility Study: 

Capital Campaign Feasibility Study Conducted in three phases: Phase One – Development Office and Program Review to assess and strengthen the library’s capacity to launch a capital campaign. Phase Two – External Feasibility Study – to test the preliminary campaign objectives and set a realistic campaign goal. Phase Three – Ongoing Campaign Counsel which includes Leadership Phase, Public Phase, and Final Public Phase.

Library Building Consultant: 

Library Building Consultant Staff interviews Focus groups Building program statement Furnishings, development and review of color palette Signage and lighting Assistance with moving plan

Architect and Engineers: 

Architect and Engineers Programming and Inventory Assessment and Documentation Review of Mechanical and Electrical Systems Geotechnical Report Concept Design Scenarios Comprehensive A/E Services

Building for the Future: 

Building for the Future A place of community Provide aggressive library service Emphasize technology Highlight youth services

Library Buildings for the Future: 

Library Buildings for the Future What you think about the future of your Library? Salt Lake City Public Library, Moshe Safdie – Architect

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QUESTIONS & ANSWERS