7. Building for People
“In addition to having positive
impacts on the earth and the long-
term financial bottom line, truly
sustainable projects must benefit the
people that live in, work in, and use
them.”
Building for People: Integrating Social Justice into Green Design,
Environmental Building News, October 2009
8. “Three Es of Sustainability”
Graphic: Sustainability at Vanderbilt University | vanderbilt.edu/sustainvu/sustainability.php
•Environment
•Social Equity
•Economics
16. 2030 Challenge
“All new buildings and
major renovations will be
carbon neutral by 2030.”
Who’s on board?
US Conference of Mayors, American Institute of Architects (AIA), Association
of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA); U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency; American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning
Engineers (ASHRAE); American Society of Interior Designers (ASID)…
17. OCPL 2010| RSA
Legislating Green
October 5, 2009: The Obama administration issued
an executive order that all new federal buildings
built by 2030 need to be net energy zero*.
September 1, 2009: Governor Paterson signed the
State Green Building Construction Act into law. The
act stipulates that new state buildings and major
renovations of existing buildings comply with green
building guidelines established by the Office of
General Service (LEED).
*Zero (or “net zero”) energy buildings: Generate as much as consumed
18. Libraries + Green = Good
• for you, your staff & patrons
• for your community
• for your tax payers/ administration/ donors
• for our environment
19. The Cost of Going Green
“There is no significant difference in
average costs for green buildings as
compared to non-green buildings.”
Cost of Green Revisited: Reexamining the Feasibility and Cost Impact of Sustainable
Design in the Light of Increased Market Adoption, Davis Langdon, 2007
20. Source: Local Government Position Statement on Energy (UK), 1998
Energy Hierarchy
1. Reduce the need for energy.
2. Use energy more efficiently.
3. Use renewable energy.
4. Any continuing use of fossil fuels
should be clean and efficient.
23. #1: Green Governance
• Policy or Resolution
• Board / Administration approved priority
• Purchasing, recycling, energy efficiency…
• Samples:
• St. Lawrence University
• Birkbeck Library, University of London
• Wells Branch Community Library, Texas
• “Green Team”
26. Save up to 20%
The EPA estimates that you
can typically save up to
20% of heating and cooling
costs by air-sealing and
insulating.
27. Building Envelope Solutions
NYS Energy Research & Development Authority
Thermal Leak Detector $50
Insulating Foam Sealant $5
•HVAC duct work
•Wiring
•Sill Plate
•Rim Joist
Weather-stripping & Caulking
Controlling Moisture
28. Insulation
*Source: The Green Depot, Albany, NY
Alternatives to fiberglass:
1. Spray foam (soy-based Icynene):
insulating and air tight
2. Blown in Cellulose [10-15% increase in energy savings*]
3. Denim insulation [30% increase in energy savings*]
34. Photos: Crandall Public Library, Glens Falls, NY | crandalllibrary.org | Photo credit: Ann Beha Architects
Daylighting & Views
35. Look for:
#4: Green Computing
• Green Use
– Reduce energy consumption
•Power Management Settings
•Energy Star
•Thin Clients (example: Userful)
•Green Web Hosting
•Cloud Computing
• Green Disposal
– Refurbish/reuse/donate
– Dispose of properly
50. Funding Green
• Public Library Construction Grant Program
(NYS) (applications usually released in April)
• New York State Energy Research and
Development Authority (NYSERDA)
• Grants.gov
• Financing
• Local Funding
51. Peru Public Library
Energy Efficiency Project:
Total project cost = $132, 582
50% matching grant from NYS Construction Aid
$52,675 from NYSERDA
Library came up with $14,616 to “go off the grid”
Source:“Local library works off the grid,” PressRepublican.com, 9.1.09
52. Be Green All Over
• In your newsletter, on your web site,
and the signage in your building
• Collection Development
• Programming for All Ages
• Tie into municipal / regional
sustainability plans
54. Program Ideas for the Public
• Winterize Your Home
• Eating Seasonally
• Green Fashion Show
• Eco-Friendly Crafts
• Community Clean-Up
• NYSERDA Rebates for
Homeowners
• Edible Plants
• Green Cleaning
• Earth Day: April
• Arbor Day (last Friday
in April)
• Gardening through
the Seasons
• “Lending Library” for:
– Gardening tools
– Bicycles
– Fishing poles
For more ideas visit the MHLS
EZ Library Program Database
midhudson.org/program/main.php
55. 5 Low-Cost Things You Can Do
Right Away
1. Green Policy or a “Green Team”
2. Energy Audit
3. “Green” your maintenance plan
4. Start buying green
5. Walk around your building: What are you
options for renewable energy? Do you have
the room for geothermal? Could solar work on
your property?
56. Resources
• New York State Energy Research and
Development Authority (NYSERDA)
http://www.nyserda.gov
• New York Power Authority
http://www.nypa.gov
• Air Seal Audit Checklist (Dow)
http://greatstuff.dow.com/pdfs/checklist.pdf
• New York Natural Heritage Program Plant Guide
http://www.acris.nynhp.org/plants.php
• New York’s Green Cleaning Program
https://greencleaning.ny.gov/
For more Green Facility Resources:
http://midhudson.org/admin/facilities_resources/green.htm
midhudson.org Administration & Management Facilities Green Buildings
SustainableLibraries.org
57. NYLA 2009 | Rebekkah Smith
Aldrich
“We shape our buildings and thereafter they shape us.“
-Winston Churchill
What kind of library do you want to be?
Notas del editor
Balance of stewardship – environment/funding – with usage/comfort/attainability
Sustainability is the capacity to endure. In ecology the word describes how biological systems remain diverse and productive over time.
“Nine states and 40+ municipalities have passed legislation mandating LEED-certified buildings
Green Team
wood and vinyl are the best performers; Aluminum frames are typically poor energy performers.
Crandall Public Library in Glens Falls, New York, makes extensive use of daylight harvesting. A roof monitor glazed with polycarbonate panels diffuses natural light, while sensors respond to the brightness and dim artificial lighting accordingly. – American Libraries
Open Source
15 feet from mat outside to end of interior walk off mat
Green Depot in Brooklyn & Greenport, NY
SolarGeothermalWindHydro
Solar CollectionTypes: stationary or sun trackingApplications:Solar hot waterSolar thermalWon’t work in every situation – dependant on your site
Geothermal Heat Pumps use stable ground or water temperatures near the Earth's surface to control building temperatures above ground. Uses 25%–50% less electricity than conventional heating or cooling systems additional costs are returned in energy savings in 5 to 10 years. System life is estimated at 25 years for the inside components and 50+ years for the ground loop.