The design began as diagram that was all about light. While walking around the site, the designer ske

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The design team collaborated with the library building committee to maximize square footage and provi

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As a result of these sustainable design elements, the Valley Hi Library will exceed California Energy

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By strategically orienting the building on the site, with the long facades facing due north and due s

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Energy consumption was further reduced by incorporating insulation into the building’s concrete tilt-

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The library sets a new standard for sustainability in a civic building, and meets Leadership in Energ

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Text description provided by the architects. The innovative features in this new library include a da