The new free standing 22,500 square foot facility houses a state of the art library, community center, information technology and computer center and emergency medical services station. The objective was to create a new branch library for a growing diverse community that would serve as the community center. The space was designed with an open interior with few partitions for future flexibility. The mechanical and electrical systems were designed to accommodate the variability of load associated with flexible public spaces. The building includes several sustainable qualities including a sun screen that reduces solar gain and a daylighting system so artificial lights are not needed during the day.
