Eco-Friendly Library Structures

The Beitou Public Library in Taipei, Taiwan, is one of the country’s first eco-friendly libraries, designed to reduce its impact on the environment. Created by the architecture firm Bio-Architecture Formosana and led by architect Kuo Ying Chao, the library was built to be energy- and water-efficient, aiming to function as a self-sustaining building.

It was also the first building in Taiwan to receive a Diamond rating from the country’s EEWH green building certification system, which evaluates eco-friendly construction based on energy savings, waste reduction, and health standards. The library uses solar panels to generate electricity and has a rainwater collection system that stores water for uses like flushing toilets. Its design includes large windows to let in natural light, reducing the need for electric lighting, and eco-friendly materials to lower its carbon footprint.

Overall, Beitou Public Library is a great example of sustainable design in public buildings.

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