Environmental Libraries

Going green

7 Feb 2012

The Washington Free Public Library officially became one of the greenest libraries in the Midwest Monday. Bruce Hamous of OPN Architects presented library director Debbie Stanton with a glass plaque recognizing the library’s LEED certification. LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. Hamous was the lead architect on the project to build the new library. Hamous presented ...

AROUND TOWN: 'Go for the Green' nominations sought

7 Feb 2012

‘Go for the Green’ nominations sought

2 DC Libraries Awarded LEED Gold For Environmental Design

31 Jan 2012

The Anacostia and Watha T. Daniel/Shaw libraries were awarded LEED Gold for environmentally-friendly design, according to DC Public Library officials.