Green Libraries: Houston Public Library, Clayton Library Center for Genealogical Research

The projects featured in this section each exhibit interesting approaches to sustainability.

The renovation of Houston Public Library’s Clayton Library Center for Genealogical Research has been submitted for LEED Gold certification. The project preserved the historical structure of the 1917 former home; maintained the original clay tile structure; added a lighting system that senses the amount of natural light and adjusts interior lights accordingly; built recycling, collection, and storage areas into the millwork; reduced water consumption by 50% with an efficient irrigation system; and landscaped to provide habitat and foster biodiversity.

Architect: Glassman Shoemake Maldonado Architects

Photo: Eric Hester, Darnart