![Insulation
*Source: The Green Depot, Albany, NY
Alternatives to fiberglass:
1. Spray foam (soy-based Icynene):
insulating and air tight
2. Blown in Cellulose [10-15% increase in energy savings*]
3. Denim insulation [30% increase in energy savings*]](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/green10nylapls-101106051600-phpapp02/75/Greening-Your-Library-Rebekkah-Smith-Aldrich-28-2048.jpg)
![Look for:
Green Cleaning Supplies
• Beware “greenwashing”
• Check out:
• Green Depot [greendepot.com]
[greencleaning.ny.gov/]](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/green10nylapls-101106051600-phpapp02/75/Greening-Your-Library-Rebekkah-Smith-Aldrich-41-2048.jpg)
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Greening Your Library - Rebekkah Smith Aldrich
This presentation discusses ways for libraries to become more environmentally sustainable. It begins by defining sustainability and the "three Es" of environment, social equity and economics. Buildings consume large amounts of resources, contributing significantly to environmental problems. The presenter outlines 10 opportunities for libraries to reduce their environmental impact, such as implementing a green policy, improving the building envelope, using more efficient lighting and computers, conserving water, and incorporating renewable energy. Case studies of libraries that have implemented sustainable practices are provided. Funding sources for green building projects are also mentioned. The presentation encourages libraries to educate patrons about sustainability through programming and other means.
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- 1. NYLA 2009 |Rebekkah Smith Aldrich Greening Your Library New York Library Association Conference | 11.6.10 | Rebekkah Smith Aldrich
- 2. This presentation is availableat SustainableLibraries.org © 2010. Portions of this presentation may be reproduced for noncommercial purposes provided attribution of source is included.
- 3. Rebekkah Smith Aldrich Coordinatorfor Library Growth & Sustainability Mid-Hudson Library System 845.471.6060 x239 | rsmith@midhudson.org
- 4. Concordia Eco-Tents, St.John, USVI
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- 7. Building for People “Inaddition to having positive impacts on the earth and the long- term financial bottom line, truly sustainable projects must benefit the people that live in, work in, and use them.” Building for People: Integrating Social Justice into Green Design, Environmental Building News, October 2009
- 8. “Three Es ofSustainability” Graphic: Sustainability at Vanderbilt University | vanderbilt.edu/sustainvu/sustainability.php •Environment •Social Equity •Economics
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- 13. 25% of all woodproduced
- 14. 30% of wastein landfills
- 15. 38% of CO2emissions
- 16. 2030 Challenge “All newbuildings and major renovations will be carbon neutral by 2030.” Who’s on board? US Conference of Mayors, American Institute of Architects (AIA), Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA); U.S. Environmental Protection Agency; American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE); American Society of Interior Designers (ASID)…
- 17. OCPL 2010| RSA LegislatingGreen October 5, 2009: The Obama administration issued an executive order that all new federal buildings built by 2030 need to be net energy zero*. September 1, 2009: Governor Paterson signed the State Green Building Construction Act into law. The act stipulates that new state buildings and major renovations of existing buildings comply with green building guidelines established by the Office of General Service (LEED). *Zero (or “net zero”) energy buildings: Generate as much as consumed
- 18. Libraries + Green= Good • for you, your staff & patrons • for your community • for your tax payers/ administration/ donors • for our environment
- 19. The Cost ofGoing Green “There is no significant difference in average costs for green buildings as compared to non-green buildings.” Cost of Green Revisited: Reexamining the Feasibility and Cost Impact of Sustainable Design in the Light of Increased Market Adoption, Davis Langdon, 2007
- 20. Source: Local GovernmentPosition Statement on Energy (UK), 1998 Energy Hierarchy 1. Reduce the need for energy. 2. Use energy more efficiently. 3. Use renewable energy. 4. Any continuing use of fossil fuels should be clean and efficient.
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- 23. #1: Green Governance •Policy or Resolution • Board / Administration approved priority • Purchasing, recycling, energy efficiency… • Samples: • St. Lawrence University • Birkbeck Library, University of London • Wells Branch Community Library, Texas • “Green Team”
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- 26. Save up to20% The EPA estimates that you can typically save up to 20% of heating and cooling costs by air-sealing and insulating.
- 27. Building Envelope Solutions NYSEnergy Research & Development Authority Thermal Leak Detector $50 Insulating Foam Sealant $5 •HVAC duct work •Wiring •Sill Plate •Rim Joist Weather-stripping & Caulking Controlling Moisture
- 28. Insulation *Source: The GreenDepot, Albany, NY Alternatives to fiberglass: 1. Spray foam (soy-based Icynene): insulating and air tight 2. Blown in Cellulose [10-15% increase in energy savings*] 3. Denim insulation [30% increase in energy savings*]
- 29. Graphic: U.S. Departmentof Energy | eren.doe.gov Windows
- 30. Graphic: University ofWisconsin| uwsp.edu Look for: •Double paned •Low-E glazing Double paned windows: Up to 30% Savings
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- 32. 0 10,000 20,000 30,000 40,000 50,000 60,000 Incandescent CFL LEDSun Lighting Options Hours
- 33. Solar Tube lightingin the basement Common Fire Housing Co-Op, Tivoli, NY
- 34. Photos: Crandall PublicLibrary, Glens Falls, NY | crandalllibrary.org | Photo credit: Ann Beha Architects Daylighting & Views
- 35. Look for: #4: GreenComputing • Green Use – Reduce energy consumption •Power Management Settings •Energy Star •Thin Clients (example: Userful) •Green Web Hosting •Cloud Computing • Green Disposal – Refurbish/reuse/donate – Dispose of properly
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- 37. • Bathroom • Dualflush toilets • Dual flush kits ($60) • Waterless urinals • Faucet aerators ($5-$10) / motion detection • Check for leaks! • Landscaping #5: Water
- 38. • Native plants •Wind breaks • Porous pavers • Rainwater catchments • Rain gardens #6: Landscaping
- 39. #7: Indoor EnvironmentalQuality • Good Air Quality – Moisture control – Control Radon – Ventilation – Materials • Monitoring • Maintenance • Thermal Comfort • Visual Comfort – Natural light – Views • Physical Comfort (ergonomics) • Acoustical Comfort
- 40. #8: Operations &Maintenance • Preventative maintenance • Training for staff • High-efficiency (HEPA) vacuum or outside-venting central vacuum • Track-Off Mats • Vent & duct work cleaning • Green Cleaning
- 41. Look for: Green CleaningSupplies • Beware “greenwashing” • Check out: • Green Depot [greendepot.com] [greencleaning.ny.gov/]
- 42. LILRC 2010 |RSA #9: Renewable Energy
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- 44. Solar powered dropboxes Lawrence Public Library, Kansas
- 45. Graphic: U.S. Departmentof Energy Geothermal
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- 48. LEED Categories • SustainableSites • Water Efficiency • Energy & Atmosphere • Materials & Resources • Indoor Environmental Quality LEED: Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
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- 50. Funding Green • PublicLibrary Construction Grant Program (NYS) (applications usually released in April) • New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) • Grants.gov • Financing • Local Funding
- 51. Peru Public Library EnergyEfficiency Project: Total project cost = $132, 582 50% matching grant from NYS Construction Aid $52,675 from NYSERDA Library came up with $14,616 to “go off the grid” Source:“Local library works off the grid,” PressRepublican.com, 9.1.09
- 52. Be Green AllOver • In your newsletter, on your web site, and the signage in your building • Collection Development • Programming for All Ages • Tie into municipal / regional sustainability plans
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- 54. Program Ideas forthe Public • Winterize Your Home • Eating Seasonally • Green Fashion Show • Eco-Friendly Crafts • Community Clean-Up • NYSERDA Rebates for Homeowners • Edible Plants • Green Cleaning • Earth Day: April • Arbor Day (last Friday in April) • Gardening through the Seasons • “Lending Library” for: – Gardening tools – Bicycles – Fishing poles For more ideas visit the MHLS EZ Library Program Database midhudson.org/program/main.php
- 55. 5 Low-Cost ThingsYou Can Do Right Away 1. Green Policy or a “Green Team” 2. Energy Audit 3. “Green” your maintenance plan 4. Start buying green 5. Walk around your building: What are you options for renewable energy? Do you have the room for geothermal? Could solar work on your property?
- 56. Resources • New YorkState Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) http://www.nyserda.gov • New York Power Authority http://www.nypa.gov • Air Seal Audit Checklist (Dow) http://greatstuff.dow.com/pdfs/checklist.pdf • New York Natural Heritage Program Plant Guide http://www.acris.nynhp.org/plants.php • New York’s Green Cleaning Program https://greencleaning.ny.gov/ For more Green Facility Resources: http://midhudson.org/admin/facilities_resources/green.htm midhudson.org Administration & Management Facilities Green Buildings SustainableLibraries.org
- 57. NYLA 2009 |Rebekkah Smith Aldrich “We shape our buildings and thereafter they shape us.“ -Winston Churchill What kind of library do you want to be?
Editor's Notes
- #6 Balance of stewardship – environment/funding – with usage/comfort/attainability
- #8 Sustainability is the capacity to endure. In ecology the word describes how biological systems remain diverse and productive over time.
- #19 “Nine states and 40+ municipalities have passed legislation mandating LEED-certified buildings
- #25 Green Team
- #32 wood and vinyl are the best performers; Aluminum frames are typically poor energy performers.
- #33 LED: 60,000 hour lifespanCFL: 10,000 hour lifespanIncandescent: 1,500 hour lifespan
- #35 $200-600
- #36 Crandall Public Library in Glens Falls, New York, makes extensive use of daylight harvesting. A roof monitor glazed with polycarbonate panels diffuses natural light, while sensors respond to the brightness and dim artificial lighting accordingly. – American Libraries
- #37 Open Source
- #42 15 feet from mat outside to end of interior walk off mat
- #43 Green Depot in Brooklyn & Greenport, NY
- #44 SolarGeothermalWindHydro
- #45 Solar CollectionTypes: stationary or sun trackingApplications:Solar hot waterSolar thermalWon’t work in every situation – dependant on your site
- #47 Geothermal Heat Pumps use stable ground or water temperatures near the Earth's surface to control building temperatures above ground. Uses 25%–50% less electricity than conventional heating or cooling systems additional costs are returned in energy savings in 5 to 10 years. System life is estimated at 25 years for the inside components and 50+ years for the ground loop.
- #52 Energy Efficiency
- #53 49 solar panels