West Valley Branch Library / San Jose, California

Total Square Footage: 20,000
Date of Opening: May 2003
Services Provided: Community Workshops, Programming, Design through Construction

West Valley Branch Library made headlines as the first public library in the world to be LEED certified. The design incorporates a variety of green strategies, addressing site, water, energy, materials, and indoor environmental quality. Critics note its clean, Eichler-like architecture; users enjoy its openness and generous use of natural light for daytime illumination.

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