This press release was submitted to us by Building Corporation. The information was confirmed by Prince William County Public Library spokesman Andrew Spence.
The Montclair Community Library can now add another distinction to its name – LEED Silver Certification. Constructed by KBE Building Corporation (KBE) and designed by The Lukemire Partnership, the 20,000 sf library opened earlier this year, but just received formal notification from the US Green Building Council of its Certification.
In keeping with a growing national trend towards sustainability in building design and construction, the stunning new library features a plethora of energy-efficient features that help reduce building operating costs while minimizing its impact on the environment.
KBE served as General Contractor for the $10.3 million project. Some of the sustainable aspects of the Montclair Community Library include a vegetated “green” roof, water efficient landscaping, and low-emitting materials.
Montclair Community Library | Project Highlights
- new construction of a 20,000 s/f steel-framed library
o 2’ x 6’ timber ceiling with exposed ductwork, sprinkler system, and lighting, along with carefully placed clerestory glass allowing for maximum daylight
o perimeter with elevated terrace with a combination of brick pavers and pea gravel protected by a stainless steel cable rail system
- new construction of a 36,000 s/f parking garage
o 16”-thick cast-in-place perimeter walls
o 12”-thick cast-in-place ceiling with concrete beams totaling 96” x 36”
o uniformly distributed openings on the east and north sides with an additional opening at the garage entrance on the south side
o access to library by stairs and elevator
Developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) in 2000, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, or LEED, provides verification that a building was designed and built using aspects of efficient environmental health conservation strategies. The certification is divided into four categories: Certified, Silver, Gold, and Platinum. Each category recognizes a building’s performance in specific areas, including: sustainable site development, water efficiency, energy efficiency, materials selection, and indoor environmental quality.
