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Wheaton Library and Community Recreation Center, Silver Spring, Md Function Converging Architectural + Performance Goals Wheaton Library and Community Recreation Center, Silver Spring, Md. Co-locating a library, park, recreation center and bookstore in one property was a valuable solution to the limited land resources problem. A fi rst in Montgomery County, the 92,000-sq.-ft. multi-use facility off ers a variety of services in one location. by John Mesenbrink, contributing writer How does a 21st- that fosters inclusion, principles for this Amy Upton , Communication and col- the community has century library engage equity and diversity. e project. “ e concept Fellow, Principal, Grimm laboration was critical. taken advantage of the a diverse population in solution shaped itself celebrates the multicul- + Parker Architects. “Collaboration started library’s free WIFI and a meaningful way and into the co-location of turalism of the district way before a single line set up tables and chairs provide robust ameni- a library, a recreation through the use of vivid is LEED Gold facility was drawn,” says Upton. in the below-grade ties for a county with center, a bookstore and colored panels, reminis- fosters mind and body “Starting with a col- parking garage—form- a shortage of available underground parking cent of African, Hispanic health by the cross-pol- laborative spirit in mind ing micro pods. “We land on which to build? under one roof—leaving and Caribbean art. is lination of the various gave everyone a chance have seen the build- e challenge was to green areas for outdoor direct request from the program spaces. Design to be a part of creating ing adapt to serve the deliver a facility to help recreation. community is rich in elements encourage the story with the com- needs of the commu- solve the inequities of symbolism and mean- staff to get up and move munity, ” says Upton. nity above and beyond outdated facilities and, Flexibility, durability ing, acting as a meta- throughout the day to Due to COVID, as schools what it was originally more importantly, help and low maintenance phor for the ‘melting pot’ “walk the talk” of health in the area resumed designed and intended create a community hub were the key guiding that is Wheaton,” says and wellness initiatives. with virtual learning, to do,” says Upton. 76 ARCHITECTURAL PRODUCTS 11 . 2020 2011APFXN02.indd 76 11/18/20 1:50 PM ONSITE POWER e building meets the county’s goal for resiliency in a couple of ways: 1) a generator provides backup power for two-thirds of the building; 2) the building is photovoltaic-ready for 25,000 sq. ft. of roof set aside for future on-site PV leasing. In preparation for that eventuality, the design team created conduit pathways from the inverter locations on the roof, to the expanded panel locations in the garage electric room. Provisions were also made in the switchgear specs, and rough-ins for a combined heat and power engine sys- tem were installed to allow the building to be energized as a microgrid when the PV arrays are put in place. PV will not only save energy daily, it will allow the facility EXTERIOR SHADING COMMUNITY HUB to be 100% functional during ermaShade Air Foil Sun- is solution is the co-location of a library, a recreation center, times of black out or “island- shades are designed to lower a used bookstore, a café and underground parking under one ing” mode. energy consumption by roof. Many spaces are combined into fl exible and multi-use decreasing solar heat gain. spaces to integrate recreation and library programs into a lively, co-located community hub. YKK AP America www.ykkap.com CIRCLE 275 A Splash of Color rough the articulation of volumes and color both on the exterior and interior, the building embraces and celebrates the great diversity of the community. e massing and character of the building helps break down the scale and engage the neighborhood LOOKING FORWARD AS A SUSTAINABILITY PARTNER and surrounding context. Brightly-colored phenolic e compact footprint of the co-located facility off ers the community a large green space, resin panels line the primary façades to add interest playground and park area that successfully conserved several beloved historic trees. In this PROJECT SPECS way, the new library facility is a sustainability partner; it fosters community resilience and a and color to the exterior. e exterior materials for culture of sharing, a true sustainable example of a future to which to look forward. Owner: Montgomery County this building are durable, low maintenance and van- Dept. of General Services dal resistant. High-density masonry units in Bowie Architect: Grimm + Parker Architects Blend provide a natural feel to the exterior of the Civil Engineer: library and recreation spaces. On the interior, ground Water Management constructed SWM quantity devices Adtek Engineers faced masonry units bring this masonry feel inside cast out of concrete adjacent to the MEP: Gipe Assocs. to the lobby, corridors and into the gymnasium. e e collection and treatment of building to collect stormwater from Structural Engineer: Columbia Engineering variety of hues on the masonry walls helps to break stormwater was important, with 95% internal roof leaders, slow the water General Contractor: down the scale of the large facility and relate to the of precipitation managed onsite. e down and fi lter it. ey are planted with Costello Construction residential context surrounding the site. Careful design team worked with the county to native and drought-resistant grasses Landscape Architect: consideration was paid to optimizing acoustics and assess and improve downstream storm and shrubs and give a soft, natural Norton Land Design improving productivity and occupant health. water management (SWM) facilities. buff er around the building’s south side Playground Design: Annapolis Landscape ere are 23 environmentally sensitive and along the pedestrian ramp from Commissioning Agent: Kibart devices—bioswales, micro-bioretention the park to the plaza. Two, 1,500-sq.-ft. Cost Estimating: Forella Group facilities, rain gardens and stormwater intensive vegetative roofs are planted Date of Occupancy: 09/2019 quality and quantity control devices— on a portion of the library and game Amy Upton , Fellow, Principal, Total Construction Budget: surrounding the building and park site room roofs. ese living quilts are Entire facility, playground and Grimm + Parker Architects, designs public underground parking: $43.5M projects that balance sustainable, inspir- to slow down stormwater and rainfall, visible from the second fl oor, giving ing and healthy environments with bud- fi lter and treat, and slowly recharge the visitors dynamic views of nature from Photography: Sam Kittner; get, maintenance and operation concerns. G+P for sketches/diagrams aquifer underground. Ten of these are the central bridge of the building. 11 . 2020 ARCHITECTURAL PRODUCTS 77 2011APFXN02.indd 77 11/18/20 1:50 PM HVAC Predicted energy cost savings is 21% over baseline with a predicted energy usage index of 69 kBTU/sf/year. e total predicted annual energy consumption for the project is 1,058,181 kWh/year of electricity and 27,674 therms/year of natural gas. is building is not able to get an Energy Star Target Finder score because the tool does not support the primary building type of the project building. Reduced energy consumption was accomplished by adopting a four-pipe high effi ciency variable air volume system with heat recovery and free cooling outdoor air economizer cycle, with the chilled water system utilizing two magnetic bearing, variable speed and water cooled chillers. Heating and cooling systems and their associated controls were designed and zoned to enable the building to operate at less than full occupancy without conditioning the entire building. e mechanical system is designed to exceed the International Energy Conservation Code-2015 and the ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2013. LED lighting accounts for approximately 95% of the fi xtures in this facility and onsite. Low- velocity, high-volume ceiling fans in the gymna- sium provide thermal comfort and supplement conditioned air supply. A centralized BAS system manages the HVAC system, and radiant fl oor- ing is featured in the children’s area, along with snowmelt in the exterior entry plaza. In the facility’s lobby, a central terrazzo stair with glass LIGHTING HVAC PRODUCTS: SL1010P and 212 strip lights Daikin Air Handling Units (Vision, Custom Modular risers and guardrails maintains visibility between the are integrated in the acous- with energy recovery wheels) two main entrances. The stair is highlighted with natural tical ceiling grid in the lobby and game room. Daikin Model WMC Indoor Water Cooled Packaged daylighting and a soaring stained-glass sculpture. Centrifugal Chiller with variable speed drive www.daikin.com Juno www.acuitybrands.com CIRCLE 274 CIRCLE 272 Aerco Benchmark Platinum 750 Boilers www.aerco.com CIRCLE 273 LIBRARY AND A BASKETBALL COURT Because this is a shared facility of loud recreation spaces and quiet library spaces, thick walls with acoustical features and acoustical fabric on walls and ceilings were used to separate adjacent spaces. 78 ARCHITECTURAL PRODUCTS 11 . 2020 2011APFXN02.indd 78 11/18/20 10:43 AM Library e library is laid out on one level for ease of use by visitors with disabilities, and to assist the library system to manage the branch with less staff . e customer service desk invites one in with a swooping curve to a path linking the children’s, teen and adult areas. Shelving helps give defi nition to a variety of lounge and reading spaces that are fl exible in arrangement due to the abundance of power outlets and modular furniture throughout. A movable glass partition transforms the children’s meeting room itself into a variety of uses. Curtainwall glazing brings in ample natural light and connection to the com- munity while increasing wellbeing.
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