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My Library Home Is Green

I’m very proud of my green environment and this is why.

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The library is built on a brownfield site

Eco roof (vegetative) for storm water management 

 

   Rain garden with native plants on North side of building for storm water management 

 

·        Water use reduced by low flow toilets   

 

·           Energy use reduced by low-energy lighting and motion detectors to turn lights on and off in interior rooms

 

·            HVAC system maintains excellent interior air quality-plenum flooring allows fresh air, warmed or cooled, to circulate throughout the building

 

Construction incorporated many recycled and recyclable products

 

·             Carpet squares, which allow easy access to electrical, computer and heating/cooling systems throughout the building, are made from recycled materials.

 

Main roof light colored to insulate building and prevent heat islands

 

·        All tile in restrooms made from recycled glass  

 

·           Interiors used certified wood; paints, adhesives, and finishes made of low volatile organic compounds

 

·           All furniture made in Michigan from sustainable products; table tops made of

linoleum, a recycled product

 

 

Outside lighting is directed to reduce light pollution

 

·        Energy use reduced by large curtain wall windows that capture daylight and filter UV rays in 75% of building 

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      Light shelves on windows reflect daylight deeper into rooms reducing need for artificial lighting

 

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All construction debris was sorted for recycling

 

Library adopted Green cleaning policy  

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