Libraries in Harmony: Gail Borden Public Library

While not necessarily part of a building proper, the landscaping of a library has a big impact on the user’s experience. It can also have a big impact on the greenness of a construction project by reducing pollution and promoting biodiversity.

Construction of the Rakow branch of the Gail Borden Public Library in Elgin, Illinois, preserved adjacent wetland, which patrons can view through the all-glass southern wall.

Architect: Engberg Anderson, Inc.

Photo: Daniel Kabara Photography