Description
Description
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Awards
RICS Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors Sustainability Award 2010.
The Building
The Building
Type of library
Central/Main library/LRC
Size
17600 m2
Floors
4
Architect
Shepley, Bulfinch, Richardson & Abbott
Building contractor
O'Hare & McGovern
The Space
The Space
Features and services
Special services
Audiovisual/Multimedia areas, Cafe/refreshment areas, Equipment provision, Exhibition/display areas, Group study spaces, Meeting rooms, Open learning provision, Public address system, Specialist subject collections, Teaching rooms
External features
Art works, Landscaping
Internal features
Design features, Security, Structural
Energy efficiency
Control mechanisms, Energy conservation, Heating, Structural factors, Ventilation, Water use
Accessibility provision
Access between floors, Access to building, Access within building, Assistive technology, Critical distances, Equipment controls: location, Furniture height, Parking
Interior designer
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Furniture suppliers
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Services and facilities suppliers
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IT provision
Electronic information displays, Internet access, Public access terminals, RFID, Self service circulation, WiFi, Number of public computer terminals: 300
Seats/study places
2000
Stock
1,200,000