Energy Wasting Library

Energy Wasting LibraryFaisal

ChristinaMichael

Noha

Introduction

What is energy wasting library mean ?

What is the problem ?

Waste money

Waste energy

Statement of the Problem

Who has the problem ?

• Old Libraries• New Libraries

How serious is the problem ?

• No budget for importing new books• Financial problems

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Causes of the ProblemLighting in libraries:

• Use fluorescent lamp• Natural light can not be

fully used

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Air condition system in libraries:

• Specific humidity and temperature are needed to preserve books

• Satisfy with readers’ needs

Effects of the Problem ∴Cost a lot of money

No budget for collection

Close the library

Bad service to tax payer

The Solution

How would this solution work ?

Roof

Window

Light

Results of the Solution

Reduce energy consumption

Saving budget for more collection

Cater to people’s needs

Taxpayer willing to pay for library service

Drawback of the Solution

Short-term vision

$

Long-term vision

• Investment in big amount of money

• Sometime influence visual sense• Need a long time to retrieve

input• Every drawback can be accepted

Conclusion

Green Architecture Library

References

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http://today.hit.edu.cn/articles/2007/03-30/03145106.htm

http://libraryarchitecture.wikispaces.com/Green+Initiatives+in+Libraries

Lee, M. (2011). Colorado Library Figures Out How to Save $220,000 a Year in Energy Costs. Retrieved from http://www.libraryjournal.com/lj/home/892566-264/colorado_library_figures_out_how.html.csp

Library Pursues Novel Approach to Energy Savings. Retrieved from http://eecbglosangeles.org/2012/03/14/library-raises-roof-to-save-energy-and-stop-leaks/

Library Saves Energy With LED Lighting. Retrieve from http://underwater-lightsusa.com/2012/library-saves-energy-with-led-lighting/

Celsus: A Library Architecture Resource. Retrieve from http://libraryarchitecture.wikispaces.com/

Ballard Branch. Seattle Public Library. Seattle, WA. Retrieve from http://greenlibraries.org/usa_green_libraries_directory_a_-_g