Civic

Redding Library

Redding, California

The 55,000-sq.-ft., two-story county library incorporates spectacular views of Mount Shasta, state-of-the-art library services and historical references while demonstrating a responsible attitude toward sustainable design practices. The green features of the library include a 7,000-sq.-ft. vegetated green roof, photovoltaic power, thermal energy storage, indirect lighting and extensive use of recycled and recyclable materials. The library also includes an outdoor community area, a children's garden, an expanded local history area, a 200 seat community room, a heritage room, cafe, children's reading room, teen center, technology training center, bookstore and drive-thru book drop.