Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Exposition Park Regional Branch Library, LEED Gold Certified
Miyamoto International provided structural engineering for this 14,500-square-foot library located in Exposition Park. The library uses the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) new construction rating system developed by the U.S Green Building Council. The building obtained Gold LEED Certifi cation because of the following features: Solar power: DWP donated a large number of photovoltaic panels, which were placed on the south side of the building and on the roof to generate electricity from the sun; Landscape & Exterior Design to Reduce Heat Island; Water Use Reduced by 30%; Optimize Energy Performance; Recycled & Environmental Safe Content; Regional Materials: At least 10% of the total materials used to construct the library were from sources within 500 miles of the project site; Transportation Alternative; Additional Commissioning: An independent commissioning agent has been retained to verify that the building systems are calibrated and performance meets the LEED requirements.
Location
3900 South Western Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90062
Year
2009
Project Cost
7 Million
Size
14,500 SF
Market
Energy
