Sustainable project earns votes, award, and energy savings.
The newly completed Brisbane Library is a terrific example of the power of thoughtful, site- and climate-responsive design for communities. This community sought a new library that both stand out and fit in. The architecture team -- Siegel & Strain Architects and Karin Payson architecture + design -- delivered that and more in a compact 7,600 sf building on an 11,760 sf site.
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| Brisbane Library exterior front view |
COMMUNITY
Brisbane Library was designed to serve all generations in many ways. Daylight illuminates the community’s living room with a wide variety of places to sit with a book or to socialize with others. Flexibility allows adaptation to changing technologies and community needs. A community room can be a part of the library or separated for independent use in one large or a collection of a few smaller program rooms. The library and community room are designed to open into the courtyard or street-facing patios for indoor/outdoor experience.
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| Brisbane Library community spaces |
SUSTAINABILITY
The project demonstrates sustainable water practices with on-site rainwater collection for irrigation, stormwater detention and low-flow toilet fixtures. Brisbane Library was included in our AIA 2030 portfolio to further our commitment to AIA’s carbon neutrality goals.
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| Brisbane Library sustainability model |
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| Brisbane Library AIA DDx Energy Savings |
The building has fans! Brisbane Library was recently selected by the Bay Area voting community for an AIA San Francisco Chapter People’s Choice Design Award.
