We’re proud to say that the Lafayette Library and Learning Center was conceived, designed and built with a keen eye toward environmental awareness and sustainability. Based on LEED (Leadership in Energy Environmental Design) and Build It Green checklists, you would be amazed at just how many green features the LLLC offers.

Easy to Get To

• Access to public transportation (bus and BART)
• Access to pedestrian walkways linking LLLC to schools and downtown
• Bicycle storage on-site
• Parking on-site
• ADA compliant

Landscape Management

• Water-efficient landscaping to reduce water use by 50%
• Shade trees and additional street trees
• Plantings grouped by water needs
• High-efficiency irrigation system with low-flow drip, bubblers, and sprinklers
• Landscape and exterior design to reduce site heat islands
• On-site storm water management and treatment

Energy Efficiency

• 42kW photovoltaic (solar) panel system to reduce building’s energy demand
• Very-low ozone depletion refrigerants
• Vertical fin walls to reduce interior solar heat gain and air conditioning load
• Aluminum sunshades to reduce glare, air conditioning load and artificial lighting
• Trellises to reduce interior solar heat gain and air conditioning load
• Large windows and skylights for natural light to reduce use of artificial lighting
• Thermally broken insulated glass windows to reduce heating and cooling load
• Clear, coated glass windows optimize natural light while reducing heat gain
• Large window areas with interior and exterior sun control devices
• Occupancy sensors to turn off lighting in unoccupied rooms
• Floor HVAC (heating and air conditioning)
• Lower air pressure to reduce energy use for fans

Green Building Materials

• Recycled teak siding
• Durable granite walls
• Low-odor / zero-VOC (volatile organic compounds) paint
• Low emissions carpeting
• Low-emission adhesives, sealants and composite wood