ReDew: Renovating Dewey Library

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• Highlights

  • Over 175+ individual study seats with power outlets including new Quiet Study room
  • 12 group study rooms equipped with large LCD screens with laptop connector cables, white boards, and conference phones (seats about 100)
  • New 24/7 study space
  • Compact movable shelving increases collection capacity
  • New staircase to the lower level
  • A brighter, more open and inviting space

• Sustainability Conscience Design:

  • Energy saving light fixtures
  • Occupancy sensors reduce electrical usage costs
  • Bathroom countertops made of 70% recycled materials
  • Water conserving bathroom fixtures and solar powered faucets
  • Meeting room “Caper” chairs are Cradle to Cradle certified
  • Cork flooring made from “waste” material of bottle stopper industry
  • Carpet tile has 25% less yarn than industry standards and is 100% recyclable
  • Window film rejects 49% of solar heat reducing cooling costs
  • Shelving end-panels made of 84% sunflower seed hulls, a rapidly renewable product
  • New ceiling tiles made of 45% recycled materials
  • Reused and refurbished furniture and wood paneling in reasonable condition
  

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