City of Richardson

Public Library
Rachel Garza, Bethany Knudsen,
David Lytton, Ryan Paranzino,
Caroline Personius, Monica
Woods

Executive
Summary

Deliverables:
-42,000 square foot library
-Installed & Working Utilities
-Completed Amenities
-Parking
-Landscaping

minor natural
disaster

major natural
disaster

natural disas
that destroy
the library

individual
contractor strike

General
construction
worker strike

excessive
weather dela

animal
infestation

unique materials
destroyed

foundation
ruined

Features:
-Energy Conservation
-Environmentally Friendly
-Business Lounge
-Educational Space
-Childrens Areas

Project Summary & Financial

Responsibilities

minor natural major natural

natural
disaster
disaster
disaster that
destroys the
library
individual
contractor
strike

General
construction
worker strike

excessive
weather
delays

animal
infestation

unique
materials
destroyed

foundation
ruined

Challenges & Solutions

During construction squirrels from
the trees formerly on the property
took up residence in the walls.
The first exterminator called in
made pets out of them. A new,
more professional exterminator
was called who took care of the
issue. Setback of 3 days, and our
A hailstorm destroyed the first
relationship with PETA.
set of solar panels on the roof.
We then bought new, more
expensive hail resistant solar
panels. Setback mitigated to
zero due to previously having
been ahead of schedule.
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Features

Exterior Energy Conservation

Electric Car Charging Stations
Solar Power
Low water use landscaping

Interior Energy
Conservation
Leading Insulation Practices
Reduce heating and cooling electricity
usage
High R-Values

Energy Saving Lighting

Motorized Insulating Cellular
Shades
LED Daylight Light Bulbs

Recycled Wall Materials

Bagasse Wall Panels
One of most renewable
resources
Biodegradable
Durable
Environmentally Friendly

Reducing Water
Usage
Low water use restroom
facilities
Motion sensors

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Business Lounge
Computer Labs
Soundproof conference rooms
Video Conferencing Technology
Multi-media Technology

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Education Technology
Touchscreen Wall
Mounted Display
Solar Power Computer
Lab

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Study Areas & Classrooms

Sound Proof Recycled Acoustics Panels
Reduce noise for quiet areas

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Childrens Area

Storytime Area for Education Programs

Play Area

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Auditorium

Audio &
Microphone
System

Presentation
Display

Stage Lighting

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Richardson Public Library

Delivered March 1st

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