Main reading space is arranged in multi-storey atrium facing north, while smaller spaces are designated for seminar, staff and store rooms. The building is designed for maximum energy efficiency as a “green building”. The use of passive environmental control is a strong them, and the design maximises the use of thermal mass/inertia, high insulation levels, natural light and ventilation systems, renewable energy systems and ambient energy.
Displacement ventilation and night cooling to address noise from the adjacent road and bris soleil to control solar heat gain.
