The new
library will be a “green” building…environmental,
economical, ethical, educational.
The use of
green technologies will significantly reduce energy consumption, and the
annual savings in heating and cooling expenses will help keep operating
costs at a minimum for the entire life of the building.
Up to 75% of
additional costs for implementing green technologies will be subsidized by
NYSERDA (New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, a state
organization that is funded from pennies that have been added to all of our
utility bills).
Building Design and
Construction That Considers:
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The creation of
a healthy indoor environment
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Maximum energy
efficiency and lower overhead
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Conservative and
thoughtful use of natural resources
The New Library
Will Incorporate:
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A geo-thermal heating and cooling system
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Solar energy,
through efficient windows and photovoltaic cells
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Use of
non-toxic, environmentally friendly building materials
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Water-filtration and building insulation systems that take advantage of our
sloping site
