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
Slide18 : 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”
Slide32 : 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
Slide42 : QUESTIONS & ANSWERS