Greenburgh Public Library: Green Architecture in Westchester County (Video)
Greenburgh, New York opened its new library to the public back in December and I think you’ll agree that the architecture is pretty intriguing. Although Midtown-based Beatty, Harvey & Associates Architects incorporated a variety of sustainable design elements, the town opted not to pursue a formal LEED certification. Specific green features include a geothermal heating and cooling system, automated lighting controls, locally-sourced materials, and a lobby floor that was built from recycled rubber tires. The town provided a tour of the project last fall which we’ve linked to via YouTube below. The $20 million, 45,000-square-foot library is located adjacent to Interstate 287 in Westchester County and actually visible from the highway itself. Given the project’s location, it’s a interesting that BH&A partner and lead architect Salvatore Coco suggested a nautical theme through the project’s 28-foot exterior glass windows and curving, cantilevered roof. Contractor E.W. Howell required nearly two years to complete the project, which sits just west of White Plains. BH&A has designed a number of green projects in the New York City area, several of which have earned LEED certification, including the Ossining Library in Ossining, New York.
- Tour of Greenburgh Public Library (YouTube)
- E.W. Howell Completes Library (NYREJ)
- Greenburgh Public Library
- Beatty Harvey
Category: Design, Green Building, Green Construction, LEED, Most Recent, New York City, Upstate
fugly building!!