Conservation of Materials and Resources

• LEED practices took place before the Library opened, including the replanting of trees formerly on the construction site and the recycling of demolished building materials.
• Easily accessible areas throughout the building are designated for the separation, collection, and storage of materials for recycling.
• More than 50 percent of building materials contain significant recycled content, including the carpet, terrazzo flooring, restroom tile, acoustical ceiling and wall panels, drywall, concrete, and the structural steel.
• At least 20 percent of the building's materials were manufactured locally.
• More than 50 percent of new wood in the ceiling and walls is certified to originate from sustainable forests.