Replanning and Redesigning of Public library building

1. Semester-7 AY: 2021-22
Birla Vishvakarma Mahavidyalaya (Engineering College)
(An Autonomous Institution)
Affiliated with Gujarat Technological University
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“Re-planning and Re-appearance of
Public Library Building of Anand
Nagarpalika, Anand”
Presented by:
18CE073 : Hemangkumar H. Gadhavi
18CE076 : Mukulkumar P. Parmar
18CE079 : Kinjal D. Chaudhari
18CE099 : Dhaval B. Radhanpura
Guided by:
Prof. A. N. Bhavsar
Associate Professor
4CE31: PROJECT-I
Presentation-1 Mid-I
Group ID: BVM_CIVIL_2021-22_002

2.  Introduction
 Literature Review
 Scope and Objectives
 Problem Statement
 Methodology
 Expected outcome
 References
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Overview:

3.  Public library:
 Public library serve the population of a community or
region, free of charge or for a nominal fee; they may
serve the general public or special categories of users
such as children, members of the armed forces, hospital
patients, prisoners, workers and employees”.
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Introduction:

4. Public Library :
 It is generally supported by taxes and governed by the
board to serve the public interest.
 They are open to all and every community member can
access the collection.
 Public library provides basic services without charge.
 It allows the users to take books and other materials off
the premises temporarily.
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5. Public Library:
 Functions of Public Library:
 Information
 Education
 Inspiration
 It provides an opportunity for self-education.
 Services of Public Library:
 Issue of documents.
 Provision of general and specific information.
 Readers advisory services.
 Referral services.
 Extension services.
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6. Introduction:
 As far as our project is concern, we believe that:
 There is a public need for open and democratic access to
the world of information, whether in written, spoken or
electronic formats.
 There is a need for a community-based service to support
literacy and reading, particularly amongst young people.
 The library service should equally meet the needs of all
users, whether they are researching particular subjects,
casually browsing through the available resources or
simply using the library as a quiet place to read or study.
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Literature Review:
 Literature-1
 Title: Library Space Planning Guide
 Author: Mary Louise Jensen ( Consultant of library
development Connecticut state library).
 We can find procedure to be followed while library
planning. The steps include:
1. Service population.
2. Collection space.
3. Public Electronic Workstation Space and Information
on Automation Needs.
4. User seating space.
5. Staff work area space.

8. Literature review (cont.):
6. Meeting room space.
7. Special use space.
8. Non-assignable space.
9. Putting it together.
10. Site and parking.
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9. Literature review (cont.):
 Literature-2
 Title: Towards a better design: Physical interior environments of
public library in peninsular Malasiya.
 Authors: Suhaila Sufara, Anuar Talibb, Haris Hambalic.
 This paper gives us the idea of interior environment of public
libraries.
 Furniture & Equipment:
 Standard Shelving – The shelving heights ranging from 42", or about
60" to 66", to full 84" and 90" heights. The shelving preferably
should be steel. According to (Gold Coast City Council Branch
Libraries (GCCC), 2007), The maximum height of book-stacks is
limited to 1500mm.
 Seating-. there are essentially three types of seating: 1) Reading
benches, 2) Reading tables, 3) Flexible seating . 9

10. Literature review (cont.):
 Literature-3
 Title: CGDCR-Part 1, 2, 3.
 According to CGDCR, Anand-Vidhyanagar-Karmasad
Urban Development Authority (AVKUDA) falls under
the category of D4(6).
 It gives us the general ideas about the following:
1. Procedure during construction.
2. Design of parking for cars.
3. Design of parking of two wheelers.
4. Ventilation of the building.
5. Interior and exterior lighting of the building.
6. Sanitation.
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11. Literature review (cont.):
7. Heating and air conditioning system.
8. Drinking water supply.
 It suggests us that, The buildings should be energy
efficient and follow the norms given by GRIHA (Green
Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment).
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12. Literature review (cont.):
 Literature-4
 Title: New aspect of Library Design.
 Author: Tino Hohmann.
 According to this paper,
 Main features of library
1. Access to information.
2. Guidance.
3. Possibility for communication.
4. Working environment.
5. Inspiring atmosphere. 12

13. Literature review (cont.):
 The digital revolution has changed the appearance of
today’s libraries entirely. The majority of today’s
information resources are of a non-physical nature.
 Access and orientation:
 Access to the library, its facilities and media should be
straightforward and easy for everybody.
 Comfort:
 To create comfortable environment, different human
senses are to be considered:
1. Climate.
2. Acoustic.
3. Visual.
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14. Literature review (cont.):
 Literature-5
 Title: IGBC code.
 The objective of IGBC is to create environment friendly
buildings through architectural design, water efficiency,
energy efficiency, building materials, indoor
environmental quality etc.
 It gives us the following criteria:
1. Sustainable architecture and design.
2. Site selection and planning.
3. Water conservation.
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15. Literature review (cont.):
4. Energy efficiency.
5. Building materials and resources.
6. Indoor environmental quality.
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16. Literature review (cont.):
 Literature-6
 Title: National Building Code of India-2016
 It gives the general idea about,
1. Fire safety:
 Public libraries are placed in fire zone 1 (group D).
 Load bearing steel beams and columns of buildings
having total covered area of 500 m2 and above shall be
protected against failure/collapse of structure in case of
fire.
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17. Literature review (cont.):
2. Escape Lighting:
 Escape lighting shall be capable of, 1) indicating clearly and
unambiguously the escape routes; 2) providing adequate
illumination along such routes to allow safe movement of persons
towards and through the exits; and 3) ensuring that fire alarm call
points and fire fighting equipment provided along the escape routes
can be readily located.
3. Life safety:
 Every exit, exit passageway and exit discharge shall be
continuously maintained free of all obstructions or impediments to
full use in the case of fire or other emergency.
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18. Literature review (cont.):
4. Stairs:
 The minimum width of tread without nosing shall be
300 mm. The maximum height of riser shall be 150 mm
for library buildings. The number of risers shall be
limited to 12 per flight.
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19. Literature review (cont.):
 Literature-7
 Title: Thesis on Public Library.
 Author: Christopher Joon Pho Lee.
 According to this paper,
 The library should be design in such a way that it uses
daylight management and solar system to control the
qualities of interior space.
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20. Literature review (cont.):
 Literature-8
 Title: Principles of planning modern libraries.
 Library building should be functional, flexible and
comfortable.
 Planning should be done for all the spaces to be
constructed, the spaces to be constructed includes:
1. Stacks area.
2. Reading room.
3. Periodical room.
4. Public catalogue.
5. Circulation area.
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21. Literature review (cont.):
6. Offices for executives.
7. Seminar room.
8. Property counter.
9. E-library.
10. A social space.
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22.  Aim:
 Detailed study of existing public library building of
Anand Nagarpalika, Anand and Re-planning and Re-
appearance of it.
 Scope:
 The scope of our project work is limited to review of
literature study and assessing feasibility of Re-planning
and Re-appearance the existing public library building of
Anand Nagarpalika, Anand.
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Aim and Scope of the study:

23. 1. Study of Indian Standard recommendations and
provisions of GDCR for public library building.
2. Study of literature work related to public library
building.
3. Examining and study of existing building of Anand
Nagarpalika public library building.
4. Re-designing of existing building with application of
Green and Sustainable building criteria with functional
utilities of space available.
5. Preparing proposed design, estimation and AutoCAD
drawings. 23
Objectives of the study:

24.  Generally, the old and damaged infrastructures, without
proper acoustics and lightings, dull atmosphere and other
visual aspects usually observed in very old buildings.
 Lack of Green Building Concept in old library building.
 The appearance of the library is very important to
increase its utility.
 Libraries should consist seminar room or meeting room.
 The Anand Nagarpalika Library building also
constructed about 30+ years before, so we choose to
study, redesign and prepare the new model.
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Problem Statement:

25. 1. Primary Survey
a) Probing plenty of IS codes and literature related to
Public Library.
b) Study of background of Anand Public Library.
c) Indicators of dissatisfaction with existing facilities
d) Determining space needs
e) Accessibility
f) Environmental issues
1. Library Building Design Alternatives
a) New Design consideration
b) Building addition consideration
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Methodology:
Our Project work will be carried as per following steps:

26. Methodology (cont.)
3. Sustainable Design
a) Energy and Atmosphere
b) Indoor Environmental Air Quality
c) Lighting and Day Lighting
d) Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning
4. General Exterior Consideration
a) Parking
b) Building Exterior
c) Bicycle Racks
d) Signage
e) Outdoor Trash Enclosure
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27. Methodology (cont.)
5. Interior Organization of Library Building
a) Entrance
b) Circulation Desk Facilities
c) Reserve book room
d) Meeting and Seminar room
e) Interior storage
6. Telecommunications, electrical, and Miscellaneous
equipment’s:
a) General Considerations
b) Telephone system
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28. Methodology (cont.)
7. Interior Design and Finishes
a) Service Desks
b) Seating
c) Tables
d) Lighting
e) Windows
f) Flooring
g) Walls
h) Colour
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29. Methodology (cont.)
8. Building Systems
a) HVAC
b) Electrical Systems
c) Lighting
d) Plumbing
9. Safety and security
a) General
b) External Security
c) Internal Security
d) Fire Safety
e) Disaster Planning
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30. 1. The library should be multifunctional, comfortable,
democratic and intellectual communication institution.
2. It has to exist in harmony with its natural and urban
environment.
3. It should be user friendly, which will attract more
people.
4. The reading space of the library should be according to
the population of Anand.
5. To give importance to the features like climate, visuals,
appearance etc.
6. To make Green library using IGBC recommendations.
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Expected outcome:

31. From the Literature study we draw the following points as
conclusion as on this date.
 Public libraries can play an important role in
strengthening the foundations of democracy.
 Good and attractive library will inspire the illiterate
people to read new things.
 To achieve a better design of public libraries, aspect of
physical and environmental criteria emphasized from the
beginning.
 Library plays a very important role specially in
developing countries.
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Conclusion:

32. 1. Common General Development Control Regulations (CGDCR)–2017 Parts
I, Part II and Part III
2. National Building Code of India (NBC) 2016..
3. IS 1553:1989; Design Of Library Buildings – recommendations relating to
its primary elements.
4. Indian Green Building Code by Indian Green Building Council (IGBC).
5. Mary Louise Jensen,(2002) “Library space planning guide”, published by
Connecticut State Library Hartford, Connecticut
6. Suhaila Sufara, Anuar Talibb, Haris Hambalic (2010) “Towards a better
Design: Physical Interior Environments of Public Libraries in Peninsular
Malaysia” , Published by B V Elsevier, university technology, mara,
Malaysia.
7. Tino Hohmann - technische university munchen (2006) “new aspects of
library design” , Article published in liber quarterly .
8. Christopher Joon Pho Lee, masters of Architecture (2016) “Thesis on public
library” , Published by Faculty of the Graduate School of the University of
Maryland, College Park. 32
References:

33. Any Questions Please?
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