Project Name:
Otsego District Public Library

Owner:
Otsego District Public Library

Design Team:
Architect: Thomson Architectural Services

Mechanical Engineer: Rhodes Engineering

Commissioning Agent: Tower Pinkster

• Storm water runoff from the roof and parking lots is retained/treated on site
• Building and parking footprint was limited to maximize the use of green space on the site
• Minimal light pollution from the building/site
• Efficient flow fixtures reduces water consumption
• Maximized energy efficiency of all building systems to reduce energy consumption, 38% above baseline
• 35 percent of the power consumed is purchased from renewable energy providers
• Mechanical equipment used is 100 percent free of ozone depleting substances
• Use of low-emitting VOC materials in paints, carpets, adhesives and wood material selections
• 85 percent of construction waste was diverted from landfills
• Emphasis on the use of regional building materials and materials with high recycled content