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A to Z Green Building Tour at Carrick Library, August 20, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 4-6:30 pm
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Accelerate to Zero (A to Z) Green Building Tour at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Passive House Carrick Branch August 20
In 2001, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh (CLP) launched the Libraries for LIFE Capital Campaign to refresh aging libraries with much-needed design, accessibility, and energy efficiency improvements and reawaken these locations as functional and valued community assets. These improvements serve as a demonstration of CLP's commitment to community service and sustainability.
CLP Carrick became the 17th capital renovation project under the umbrella of the program in 2018 and is the first Passive House (PHI) certified library in North America. The building's large windows allow for plenty of natural daylight, while super-insulated walls and a head-recovery ventilation system work together to provide a constant flow of fresh air to keep the building warm or cold, depending on the season. The renovation also features bioswales and a rain garden for stormwater management.
Join GBA, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, and Thoughtful Balance for a presentation of the Passive House design, project timeline, lessons learned, current operations and cost savings, and community impact as a result of the renovation, reactivating the library as a Carrick community hub.
Laura Nettleton, Retired, Thoughtful Balance
Non Members - USD 35
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