The mission of the East Baton Rouge Parish Library is to serve all residents of the parish as an

educational, informational, recreational and cultural center through a wide variety of

resources, services and programs.

Where are we in the process?

Where are we in the process?

Observations and Recommendations

Observations:-Building as designed is energy efficient and takes advantage of proper building orientation, etc.

-Current design is fully code compliant and meets the library’s programmatic requirements

-As designed the library should achieve LEED Silver certification or better

-Energy Model performed on current design shows significant energy savings

Recommendations:-Proceed with project as designed.

-Consider implementing additional sustainable elements if budget permits.

Sustainable Sites

Building Element:1. Bike Racks/Shower

2. Pervious Pavers and Bio Swales

3. Vegetated Roof

Net Cost:1. $20,000

2. $450,000

3. $148,240

Benefits:1. Program requirement, safe storage of bicycles leading to greater access for all visitors.

2. Increased filtration of stormwater runoff, Meets local code requirements, Benefits the community.

3. Increased filtration of stormwater, attractive design element.

Water Efficiency

Building Element:1. Efficient Fixtures

2. Programmable Irrigation

3. Efficient Appliances

Net Cost:1. None

2. None

3. None

Benefits:1. Reduced Water Consumption

2. Reduced Water Consumption

3. Reduced Water Consumption

Energy and Atmosphere

Building Element:1. Efficient A/C System

2. Building Commissioning

3. Sun Screens

Net Cost:1. $80,000

2. $275,500

3. $121,000

Benefits:1. Significant energy cost savings, reduced maintenance costs

2. Third party verification of systems, reduced maintenance costs, fewer change orders, better understanding of operations, fewer callbacks.

3. Energy cost savings. Attractive Design feature.

Materials and Resources

Building Element:1. Storage and Collection of Recyclables

2. Construction Waste Management

3. Recycled Content

4. Regional Materials

5. Rapidly Renewable Materials

Net Cost:1. None

2. $9,500

3. None

4. None

5. None

Benefits:1. Reduction of recyclable materials sent to landfills benefiting the community.

2. Reduction of construction waste sent to landfills

3. Reduce the impact resulted from extraction and harvesting of virgin materials.

4. Increase demand for locally manufactured and harvested materials. Benefits the community.

5. Reduce the use and depletion of finite materials

Indoor Environmental Quality

Building Element:1. Outdoor Delivery Monitoring

2. Environmental Tobacco Smoke Control

3. Construction Indoor Air Quality Management Plan

4. Low-Emitting Materials

5. Thermal Comfort of Occupants

Net Cost:1. $30,000

2. None

3. None

4. None

5. $9,500

Benefits:1. Monitor outdoor air intake to promote occupant comfort and increased A/C efficiency

2. Required by state law. Ensures good air quality for inhabitants.

3. Improve air quality in building during construction and before occupancy. Tremendous health benefit for building occupants.

4. Reduce indoor air contaminants. Tremendous health benefit for building occupants. Fewer sick days, higher employee retention.

5. Survey of Occupants Determining Proper Operation of Systems.

Innovation in Design/

Regional Priority

Building Element:1. Regional Priorities

2. Educational Outreach

3. Occupant Recycling

Cost:1. None

2. None

3. None

Benefits:1. Encourages Sustainable practices within the community.

2. Public Education Opportunity

3. Serving as a Hub for the Community for Recyclable Items Not Usually Accepted (Printer Cartridges, Batteries, etc…)

SummaryBase Building : Yearly 30 Years1. Energy $304,296 $15,708,574

2. Operation and Maintenance $157,500 $8,130,571

3. Employee Productivity Average

4. Occupant Health Average

Design Building: Yearly 30 Years1. Energy $253,764 $13,099,977

2. Operation and Maintenance $133,875 $6,910,985

3. Employee Productivity Improved

4. Occupant Health Improved

TOTALSBase Building : $23,839,145

Design Building : $20,010,963

TOTAL 30 Year Savings = $3,828,182

Payback time on upgrades = 8.5 Years