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Energy Wasting Library. Faisal Christina Michael 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 ? - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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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
?
Causes of the ProblemLighting in libraries:
• Use fluorescent lamp• Natural light can not be
fully used
∵
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
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http://libraryarchitecture.wikispaces.com/Green+Initiatives+in+Libraries
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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/
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Ballard Branch. Seattle Public Library. Seattle, WA. Retrieve from http://greenlibraries.org/usa_green_libraries_directory_a_-_g
