Delta Township District Library A Green Library

Library Information Cost: $7.5 Million Size: 30,509 square feet Dates: Voter Approval: August 2006 Groundbreaking: May 2007 Grand Opening: June 2008 LEED Certified (Silver) - October 2009

Green Aspects 35% of the steel used is recycled 50% of concrete used is recycled fly ash from a local source Bathroom tiles are made from recycled glass Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC)’s were limited as much as possible Lobby floor covering is made from cork Wallboards are made out of 90% gypsum Wall covering are made from grass

Green Aspects - Flooring Plenum (raised) flooring improves air flow and provides more efficient heating and cooling Floor cutout provides educational opportunity