Roxbury Branch of the Boston Public Library Renovation

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"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Replacing the\ntranslucent glass block with a timber curtain wall transforms the library from\nan introverted bunker into a vibrant extroverted community hub integrated with\nits neighborhood. The size and spacing of the mullions were carefully studied\nvia computer modeling to maximize natural light and visual comfort. The depth\nof the east-facing mullions provides passive glare control during library\noperating hours, while the south glazing takes advantage of mature deciduous\ntrees outside. This curtain wall contributes to a significant reduction in the\nlibrary\u2019s energy use through greatly improved u-values, solar heat gain\ncoefficient, and reduced reliance on artificial light. The white oak glulams\nthat structurally support the curtain wall also provide a warm glow as the sun\nreflects off the natural finish of the wood. This glow is further reflected in\nthe wood ceiling baffles, paneling, and bookshelf surroundings throughout the\nlibrary. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"These warm\nmaterials provide a counterpoint to the exposed concrete structure of the\noriginal design, which is preserved in the renovation. Rather than cover the\nexposed concrete frame and destroy one of the essential qualities of the\nBrutalist design, new insulation was added at opaque wall and roof areas to\nimprove the overall thermal envelope and in strategic areas mitigate the\nthermal bridging of the existing structural frame. Non-original layers of paint\nwere carefully removed to expose the original concrete finish and preserve the\nwood grain formwork texture."]]]]},"title":"Integration"},{"body":{"version":"0.3.0","atoms":[],"cards":[["images-card",{"images":[{"url":"http:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/dpcbzfiye\/image\/upload\/v1649952638\/o2tslrd8qelod6enotr7.jpg","id":"6495415"}],"caption":"Outside courtyard of Roxbury library with residents and bike path. Image: Anton Grassl Photography"}]],"markups":[["b"]],"sections":[[1,"p",[]],[10,0],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Fourteen\ncommunity meetings were held to thoroughly understand the community\u2019s goals for\nthe library. Several themes emerged: the need to open the library visually to\nthe surrounding neighborhood; the desire to preserve vital existing programming\nwhile introducing new programs to a broader audience; and a focus on providing\nmultiple spaces for art. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The focus on\nvisual connectivity led to the replacement of glass block walls with vision\nglazing throughout. Library patrons can now see their neighbors passing by on\nthe street, and the interior of the library is on full display to the\ncommunity, expanding the life of the library into the surrounding streetscape\nand improved public realm. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The desire to\npreserve existing programming led to a revitalized 150-seat community room with\nAV infrastructure supporting concerts, movies, and presentations. The community\narticulated the need for new programming, such as a makerspace with sewing\nmachines, a computer classroom, and a Nutrition Lab for cooking demonstrations\nand nutrition education. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The focus on\nart resulted in the commissioning of three original public art installations\nthrough a public call to artists as well as the conservation and reinstallation\nof an existing public art piece on the building\u2019s exterior."]]],[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"Design intent"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],0,"Who does the project serve?\nIdentify the stakeholders who directly or indirectly benefit from the project."],[0,[],1," "],[0,[],0," "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Located in\nthe heart of Boston\u2019s historic Black community, the renovated Roxbury Branch of\nthe Boston Public Library is designed to be a neighborhood-wide resource and\nwelcoming gathering place for residents of Nubian Square."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Describe the stakeholder\nengagement process, including workshops, meetings, surveys, or other forms of\nengagement. How was feedback documented and presented back to the community?"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Fourteen\ncommunity meetings were held to thoroughly understand the community\u2019s goals for\nthe library. These meetings included community feedback through\nquestion-and-answer sessions as well as written comments to incorporate \u201cquiet\u201d\nfeedback from participants uncomfortable with speaking in front of a crowd. In\naddition to community stakeholders, several city agencies were engaged to\ncoordinate infrastructure and public space improvements with the library\ndesign. The library design also influenced planning parameters for the city\u2019s\ndisposition of a neighboring property for private development."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Identify the project goals that promoted equitable\ncommunities. How do they incorporate project-specific community needs?"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Project goals that were generated\nfrom the community process included the need to open the library visually to\nthe surrounding neighborhood; the desire to preserve the vital programming and\ncommunity resources that had been provided in the library while introducing new\nprograms to a broader audience; and a focus on providing spaces for local\nartists throughout the library."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Describe the project team\u0027s explorations or design\nstrategies that respond to the above-stated goals?"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Replacing\nthe glass block walls and selective areas of concrete block with new\nhigh-performance curtain wall created a new visual connection making the\nlibrary a highly visible part of the streetscape. New and revitalized\nprogramming included an upgraded 150-seat community room, a makerspace with\nsewing machines, a computer classroom, and a Nutrition Lab for cooking\ndemonstrations and nutrition education. The project advanced the community\u2019s\ndesire for public art through the commissioning of three original public art\ninstallations as well as the conservation and reinstallation of an existing\npublic art piece on the building\u2019s exterior."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Describe stories or evidence\nthat demonstrate success. If success cannot be evaluated in the near-term,\ndescribe what a successful outcome will look like and what they key performance\nindicators are."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The grand reopening of the\nlibrary in June 2021 was a major milestone for the community. The physical and\nvisual connection of the library with the community was palpable once it reopened,\nand the energy and excitement generated inside and out was transformative. In\nthe long term, the community\u2019s enthusiasm for the re-opening will be measured\nby in-person attendance at events and visits to the library as well as lending\ncirculation originating at the branch."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"How were cultural values of the\ncommunity(ies) identified?"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Beginning\nwith a programming study in 2013, 14 community meetings were held to understand\nthe community\u2019s goals. These meetings included community feedback through\nquestion-and-answer sessions and written comments to incorporate \u201cquiet\u201d\nfeedback from participants uncomfortable in front of a crowd. This programming\nstudy identified the community\u2019s values and ambitions for the library, which\nwere compiled into three guiding principles for the building design: Create a\nrevitalized community hub that is accessible for all; connect the internal\nactivities of the library with the surrounding community; and bring a sense of\nwarmth and comfort to the drab cast-in-place concrete interiors."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],0,"How was the design of access to\nand through the building influenced by mobility needs and requirements?"],[0,[],1," "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The\nrenovation expands accessibility around the site and throughout the building by\neliminating steps at the ground floor and providing a new elevator and open\nstair to the second floor. The library shelving and furniture were designed\nwith users of all ages in mind and for easy access. Acoustics within the large\nreading room were carefully studied and managed with acoustic ceilings and a\nsound masking system. A T-coil\u2013enabled assistive listening system was installed\nin the community room and at each library service station to facilitate equitable\ncommunication for all users."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"What other concerns for equity\ndoes this project address? This might include supply chain labor practices and\nhealth impacts, designing for community adaptation, addressing neighborhoods\nimpacted by environmental pollution."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Roxbury was\nidentified by the City of Boston as one of the neighborhoods with greatest heat\nrisk. The project addresses heat resilience through the design of a new canopy,\nwhich provides shading and heat relief to people visiting the entry plaza."]]],[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"Metrics"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Walk Score: "],[0,[],0,"94"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"\n"],[0,[0],1,"Bike Score:"],[0,[],0," \n76"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Transit Score:"],[0,[],0," \n87"]]]]},"title":"Equitable Communities"},{"body":{"version":"0.3.0","atoms":[],"cards":[],"markups":[["b"],["strong"]],"sections":[[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The existing\nproject site is highly urbanized with few areas of vegetation. The building\nfootprint takes up most of the site, with open space concentrated on the east\nand north sides. The renovation increases the vegetated area by 67% and places\nit near the entrance and the sidewalks. The planted spaces double as stormwater\ncollection areas with climate-appropriate plantings selected for minimal\nmaintenance. Though sited in a heavily hardscaped context and adjacent to busy\nstreets, the new planting scheme wraps the library in a buffer of ecologically\nsensitive native plantings that serve as a biophilic backdrop when viewed from\nwithin the building and as a pleasant natural element from the exterior that\nsupports efforts to increase the city\u2019s tree canopy."]]],[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"Metrics"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Is this a previously\ndeveloped site? 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Underground\ninfiltration chambers retain the first one inch of rainfall on-site, and\noutdoor spaces are graded to drain into on-site vegetated areas. The stormwater\nmanagement system results in reducing the peak rates of runoff leaving the site\nfrom the two-year storm up to the 100-year storm. Low-flow plumbing fixtures\nand electronic sensors in the bathrooms minimize potable water use."]]],[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"Metrics"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Is on site potable water use\nregularly metered and monitored?"],[0,[],0," Yes"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Is water use sub metered?"],[0,[],0," No"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Was water consumption modeled?"],[0,[],0," No"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Is potable water used for\nnon-potable uses?"],[0,[],0," Yes"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Is rainwater collected and\nstored for onsite use?"],[0,[],0," No"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"What non-potable water sources\nare collected for reuse? 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"],[0,[],0," Non-irrigation\nsite water"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1],1,"Percentage of rainwater managed\non-site (from maximum anticipated 24-hour, two-year storm event): "],[0,[],0,"44.6%"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Indicate\nstorm event used to calculate percentage of rainwater managed on-site using a\u202f"],[0,[2,0],2,"LEED rainwater calculator "],[0,[],0,"24.2"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Does\nthe site have a vegetated area that is irrigated turf grass?"],[0,[],0," No"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1],1,"Percentage\nof site vegetated area that is irrigated turf grass:"],[0,[],0," 0%"]]]]},"title":"Water"},{"body":{"version":"0.3.0","atoms":[],"cards":[],"markups":[["b"],["strong"]],"sections":[[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The decision to retain and renovate\nthe existing 1978 structure was informed by a careful analysis of replacement\ncost, the social and historic value of the Brutalist style Kallmann and\nMcKinnell Architects design, and the operational costs associated with\nmaintaining the building. This analysis guided the design of the renovation in\nkeeping the structure and spatial volume of the original design while upgrading\nthe poorly insulated exterior glass and concrete block walls."]]],[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"Metrics"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Cost "],[0,[1],1,"per square foot (USD\/SF)"],[0,[0],1,":"],[0,[],0," \n470"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Were life cycle costs\ncalculated?"],[0,[],0,"\nNo"]]],[1,"p",[]]]},"title":"Economy"},{"body":{"version":"0.3.0","atoms":[],"cards":[["images-card",{"images":[{"url":"http:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/dpcbzfiye\/image\/upload\/v1649953227\/iqkrlu4vdrdyiwzhiuvh.jpg","id":"6495425"}],"caption":"Interior of Roxbury Library with people working on communal tables, featuring energy efficient lights. Image: Anton Grassl Photography"}]],"markups":[["b"],["strong"]],"sections":[[1,"p",[]],[10,0],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The site\nenergy intensity of the renovation (70.9) is predicted to be 41% lower than the\npre-renovation state (120 in 2017). A particular challenge of the renovation\nwas to preserve the exposed concrete Brutalist style of the original design\nwhile meeting the project\u2019s energy reduction goals. The renovation focused on\nimproving daylighting, adding insulation to opaque walls and roofs; replacing\nglass block with high-performance curtain wall; and locating and mitigating\nareas of thermal bridging and air leakage while preserving the character of the\noriginal design."]]],[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"Design intent"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Explain any difference between\nmeasure and predicted EUI."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Differences\nbetween measured and predicted EUI are likely attributed in part to ongoing issues\nwith the library\u2019s main air-handling units, including repairs to correct air\nflow and, more recently, a malfunctioning building management system and\ncondenser water system; these issues have been identified and are being\nrepaired."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Describe your enclosure (wall,\nroof, and window) specification for optimizing climatic performance (U-value,\nSHGC, VT, shading, dynamic, etc.) "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The existing\nwalls incorporate two inches of closed-cell spray foam (R-13.4 interior of the\nexisting enclosure) forming a continuous air barrier; the new roof has eight\ninches of Polyiso insulation (R-47.2 above deck); and the original glass block\nis replaced with new thermally broken timber curtain wall at the reading room\n(U-0.28, SHGC 0.26, and VT 0.6 whole assembly), along with some aluminum\ncurtain wall (U-0.39, SHGC 0.26, and VT 0.6 whole assembly)."]]],[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"Metrics"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"What tool was used to model\nenergy?"],[0,[],0," \neQuest"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"\n"],[0,[0],1,"Predicted gross Energy Usage\nIntensity (pEUI)\u202fin kBTU\/sf\/yr (including all site energy uses,\nexclusive of on-site generations and purchased credits or offsets)"],[0,[],0," \n70.9"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Was ASHRAE Standard 90.1 used to\ndetermine pEUI?"],[0,[],0," \nYes"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"If yes, what version was used?\n(select one)"],[0,[],0," \n2013"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1],1,"Measured gross Energy Use Intensity (mEUI) in kBTU\/sf\/yr (include all site energy uses) "],[0,[],0,"120.33"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"\n"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Is energy generated on-site? "],[0,[],0,"No \n\n"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Were renewable energy credits\nor offsets purchased for this project?"],[0,[],0," \nNo"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Operational carbon: "],[0,[],0,"6"]]]]},"title":"Energy"},{"body":{"version":"0.3.0","atoms":[],"cards":[["images-card",{"images":[{"url":"http:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/dpcbzfiye\/image\/upload\/v1649953110\/wnzppjtbsfgdguksrhv0.jpg","id":"6495424"}],"caption":"Children reading inside Roxbury Library. Image: Anton Grassl Photography"}]],"markups":[["b"],["strong"],["sub"]],"sections":[[1,"p",[]],[10,0],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Access to\nnatural light and optimizing for daylight are central design concepts of the\nlibrary. All library patron areas (and 91% of all regularly occupied areas)\nhave access to daylight and views to the surrounding neighborhood. In the main\nreading room, the size and spacing of the curtain wall mullions were carefully\nstudied via building performance simulations to maximize natural light while\nminimizing glare. The east-facing curtain wall mullions were selected with a\ndepth sufficient to provide passive shading in the library during operating\nhours while the south-facing mullions take advantage of the mature shade trees\noutside to modulate glare. The library\u2019s design for well-being extends to\neducation about healthy food practices: The new Nutrition Lab creates a new\ncommunity space for learning about healthy cooking techniques and for using\nfood as a social and cultural connector."]]],[1,"blockquote",[[0,[],0,"\u0022Filled with light, this renovation shows that existing buildings\nthat are under loved can be transformed into a public space for a community who\ndeserves it. This project is reinventing the typology by changing the inwardly\nfocused, cold dark brutalist building and connecting it to the community with\ngrace and elegance. Both the economy of materials used and incorporation of\nadditional programs represent a change that wouldn\u2019t have occurred years ago.\u0022 - Jury Comment"]]],[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"Design intent"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Describe your major strategy for\nimproving indoor air quality."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"A ventilation\nsystem with MERV-14 filtration, large walk-off mats at entry vestibules, and\nzero- and low-emitting materials ensure improved indoor air quality for the\nlibrary."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Describe your major strategy\nfor improving indoor acoustical: "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Acoustics have\nbeen improved in three major areas: room acoustics, sound isolation, and\nbuilding systems noise and vibration control. Room acoustics considerations for\nthe Community Room included a ceiling material selection to achieve sound\nscattering to support both music and cross-room speech communication; for the\nReading Room, a sound absorptive ceiling helps to control buildup of activity\nnoise while an active sound masking system supports freedom from distraction\nand speech privacy for library patrons. Sound isolation strategies included\nintegrating appropriate wall constructions and door gaskets between teaching\nspaces, meeting rooms, and offices. Systems noise and vibration control\nstrategies included careful placement of equipment such as fan powered boxes\naway from sound-sensitive spaces, along with using vibration isolation mounting\nfor noisy equipment."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],0,"Describe your major strategy\nfor encouraging occupant movement"],[0,[],0,":"],[0,[],1," "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The library is\nmainly distributed across the ground level, with a smaller mezzanine level that\nis accessed both by an elevator and an inviting new stair with a natural wood\nrailing and clerestory glazing above."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],0,"Describe your major strategy\nfor providing healthy foods"],[0,[],0,":"],[0,[],1," "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The Nutrition\nLab, which is located on the second floor overlooking the main lobby and\ncirculation area, creates a space for education and sharing around food,\nculture, and nutritional health. The lab contains a full kitchen with a large\nisland that has multiple cooktop sections for group demonstrations and\nparticipation. The library hosts regularly scheduled classes and sessions in\nthe lab that are freely accessible to the community."]]],[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"Metrics"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],0,"Do greater than 90% of occupied\nspaces have a direct view to the outdoors?"],[0,[],1,"\u202f"],[0,[],0," \nYes\n "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Was daylight modeled to inform design\ndecisions? "],[0,[],0,"Yes"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"If so, summarize results. "],[0,[],0,"In the main\nreading room, the size and spacing of the curtain wall mullions were analyzed\nusing DIVA to simulate daylight glare probability (DGP). The results indicated\nthat by extending east-facing curtain wall mullions to a depth of 16 inches\ncombined with an exterior 4-inch mullion fin, the mid-to-late morning glare in\nthe library can be greatly reduced for most of the year. The south-facing\nmullions take advantage of the mature shade trees as well as deployable scrim\nshades to mitigate glare."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"How easily can occupants\ncontrol their own thermal comfort and lighting? (workplaces). "],[0,[],0,"Library staff\nhave control over thermostats, motorized shades, and lighting control keypads.\n "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"How many occupants per thermal zone or\nthermostat? "],[0,[],0,"\n23"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1],1,"Percentage of occupants who can control\ntheir own light levels. "],[0,[],0,"5%"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1],1,"Percentage of\noccupants who have access to operable windows. "],[0,[],0,"0%"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Was\na \u201cchemicals of concern\u201d list used to inform material selection?\u202f"],[0,[],0," \nNo"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"HPD:\nWere Health Product Declarations (HPDs) collected?\u202f \n"],[0,[],0,"No"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"If no, describe alternative strategies for healthy\nmaterial selection."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Healthy\nmaterial selection included zero-VOC and GREENGUARD certified paints;\nFloorScore certified recycled glass and aggregate terrazzo tile flooring;\nwood-veneer products containing no added urea formaldehyde; and low-emitting\ninterior adhesives and sealants per CDPH Standard Method V1.2,"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],0,"What level of air filters are\ninstalled?"],[0,[],1,"\u202f"],[0,[],0," \nMERV 12-14 "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Is air quality monitored on an ongoing basis?"],[0,[],0," \nNo"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"If the project is in a humid\nclimate, is standalone dehumidification installed?"],[0,[],0," \nNo "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],0,"What is the design maximum CO"],[0,[2],1,"2"],[0,[],1,"\nin PPM?"],[0,[],0," \n700"]]]]},"title":"Well-being"},{"body":{"version":"0.3.0","atoms":[],"cards":[],"markups":[["b"],["strong"]],"sections":[[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The decision\nto retain and renovate the existing 1978 library was rooted in an effort to\nreduce the material waste that would have been created were the original\nstructure torn down. Construction waste generated during the renovation was\ndiverted from landfills and recycled, including glass block, concrete, and\nsteel. Wood was specified throughout the library, both for its aesthetic impact\nand its carbon sequestering properties. Low-emitting materials were specified\nto promote healthy indoor air quality."]]],[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"Metrics"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Was embodied carbon modeled? \n"],[0,[],0,"No \n\n"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Is biogenic carbon considered?"],[0,[],0," \nNo"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Are renewable energy sources\nbeing considered?"],[0,[],0," \nNo"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Identify the modeling time\nperiod."],[0,[],0," \nn\/a"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"What was the LCA system\nboundary?"],[0,[],0," \nUse (B1-B5)"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"What is the LCA scope? 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"],[0,[],0,"Materials\nreuse beyond reusing the existing building structure included saving and\ntemporarily storing the existing perforated metal panels at the old entrance\nand repurposing them for cladding a new screen and gate at the building\u2019s\ntransformer."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],0,"Was recycled content considered\nand tracked on this project?"],[0,[],1," "],[0,[],0,"\nYes"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"If so, summarize results. "],[0,[],0,"Materials with\nhigh recycled content included the terrazzo tile floor which utilized recycled\nglass and aggregate, along with 100% pre-consumer recycled content millwork\nfiberboard."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Did you track the percentage of\nproject materials extracted and manufactured regionally? \n"],[0,[],0,"No"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Is the majority of wood used in\nthis project certified by FSC? 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New and numerous electrical\nreceptacles were introduced in library patron areas to support the current and\nfuture power needs of the many electronic devices used in the library. The\nrenovation reused existing pathways for ductwork while significantly\nincreasing ventilation rates in the building. \nThe new canopy at the entry plaza facing Nubian Square is designed to\nprovide a shaded space for reading and gathering and adds to the extreme heat\nresilience of the block."]]],[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"Metrics"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Was research conducted on the\nmost likely local hazards?"],[0,[],0," \nNo"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Can the Project maintain\nfunction without utility power?"],[0,[],0," \nPartial backup power"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"What type of backup power did\nyou have?"],[0,[],0," \nGrid\/battery"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"If you responded \u0027other\u0027 in the\nprevious question, please explain here:"],[0,[],0," \nn\/a"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1],1,"What percentage of project\npower needs are met by on-site power generation?"],[0,[],0," \n0%"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Can the building be used as a\nsafe harbor to support a community during a crisis? \n"],[0,[],0,"No"]]]]},"title":"Change"},{"body":{"version":"0.3.0","atoms":[],"cards":[],"markups":[["b"]],"sections":[[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The architect\nand client maintain a long-standing relationship, and a post-occupancy\nevaluation is planned once the library is occupied as intended post-pandemic.\nThe evaluation will include a survey for both building occupants and facilities\nmanagers to gather qualitative feedback on thermal comfort, lighting,\nacoustics, and maintenance. 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This involved evaluating\nseveral mechanical strategies with consultants and communicating with utility\ncompanies to identify energy efficiency incentives."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"What level of commissioning was\nundertaken on this project?"],[0,[],0," \nEnhanced commission (third party)\n "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],0,"Has a post-occupancy\nevaluation, including surveys of occupant comfort, been performed?"],[0,[],1," "],[0,[],0,"\nNo"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Which of the following\npost-occupancy steps were taken?"],[0,[],0," "]]],[3,"ul",[[[0,[],0,"contacted the owner\/occupant to see how things\nare going"]],[[0,[],0,"obtained utility bill to determine actual performance"]]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Which of the following building\nperformance transparency steps were taken?"],[0,[],0," "]]],[3,"ul",[[[0,[],0,"presented the design of the project to the office"]],[[0,[],0,"presented the design of the project to the profession"]],[[0,[],0,"presented the design of the\nproject to the public"]],[[0,[],0,"presented outcomes and lessons learned to the office"]]]],[1,"p",[[0,[0],1,"Were lessons learned through\npost-occupancy used to improve subsequent projects?"],[0,[],0," \nNo"]]]]},"title":"Discovery "}]