The following links support Ohio librarians in planning and assessing their facilities to meet the immediate and future needs of their communities. By connecting with other librarians who have environmentally friendly facilities, Carnegie buildings with redesigned interiors, award winning buildings, and newly constructed buildings, additions or renovations, librarians can find aid in designing successful, functional facilities.
Paper presented by John F. Hedge, American Institute of architects and Green Energy Ohio Board Member, Design Group - Analyzes energy savings through solar design features by comparing Columbus Whetstone Branch Library and Columbus Karl Road Branch Library.
Cleaner Energy
GreenBuilding Standards, Ohio Environmental Council
Ohio Legislation, Position Statement, Talking Points, Questions & Answers and more about green buildings.
Green Energy Ohio
Green Energy Ohio is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting environmentally and economically sustainable energy policies and practices in Ohio.
Green Buildings designed for sustainable use of energy are expanding across Ohio, as well as the nation. Green Energy Ohio encourages energy efficiency and clean energy as part of this growing architectural and construction business. Green buildings make sense for Ohio's economy, as well as improving Ohio's environment.
Poland Library was one of 80 libraries in the U.S. and Canada included in Heart of the Community: Libraries We Love, a coffee table book by Berkshire Publishing.
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