The Lakeside Branch Library highlights accomplishments around water, lighting and solar power.
Bioswale/Stormwater: There are three biofiltration basins on site – one on the south side of the building, one on the northwest side, and one on the west side of the parking lot. When it rains, all water that falls on to the roof, the sidewalks, and the parking lot is diverted to one of the biofiltration basins. The water filters through different layers of soil and sand, which help remove contaminants before it flows into pipes that are below ground.
Lighting: All lighting in the building is LED, which uses a significantly less amount of electricity than traditional lighting. Additionally, all lights are connected to daylight and occupancy sensors, allowing them to dim or turn off when there is either enough natural light coming in through the windows, or there is nobody in the space.
Solar Power: The solar photovoltaic array on the roof of the building is designed to capture 100% of the energy that the building uses throughout the year.
Water use: All of the landscaping on site utilizes native and drought tolerant plants. Most of the irrigation is drip irrigation, providing water directly where it is needed without over-watering the plans. Larger areas of landscaping that have grasses and sages have spray irrigation, which is designed to limit any water from getting on pavement. Inside the building, all plumbing fixtures including sink faucets, water closets and urinals are low-flow fixtures.
All Electrical All equipment and appliances are electric