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Washington Park Library
Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
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20,000 SF |
Completion |
2003 |
Total Project Cost |
$4 million |
Project Scope |
Mechanical |
The replacement of a crumbling 50-year library inspired this catalytic project, rejuvenating the surrounding neighborhood and creating a community gathering place. Washington Park Library is also one of the first public buildings in Milwaukee to utilize ground-source heat pumps. This, along with other sustainable strategies, is estimated to provide annual energy savings of about $15,000 compared to conventional systems. |
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- The building’s orientation and siting were partly selected to maximize daylight penetration.
- External sunshades and internal light shelves help control excessive light on the south exposure.
- The interior spaces, in addition to utilizing low-VOC products and recycled materials, were carefully designed to provide an open, airy feeling yet the volume of the building itself was minimized to assist in energy efficiency.
- Other energy savers: efficient glass, daylighting, automated lighting controls, total energy recovery, and geothermal heat pumps to reduce the energy usage of the building.
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- 2005 SE2 Leadership Award of Merit, Wisconsin Green Building Alliance (WGBA)
- 2003 Best of 2003, Midwest Construction
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