recycled book stack shelves

Designing recycled book stack shelves for library

The lengths with which libraries are willing to go to cater to the needs of patrons, especially those residing to low-income neighborhoods, has been propelled to a whole new level. One branch chose to re-purpose a vending machine and fill it with books to promote literacy. Another elected to go a route which involved designing material recycled book stack shelves to create sustainable modern district library space. Its installation was part of a community-wide restoration effort.

Like so many others, the library needed space to accommodate book storage, adult learning, conferences, computing, meetings, and socializing. In addition to wanting something with the capacity to be converted to suit changes in population demographics, the library had proposed a LEED Silver standard be incorporated when building new libraries from this point on. This meant that anything considered to be interior furnishings and finishes had to support this sustainable design objective.

In light of this and due to its easy customization and standardization, the library turned to the popular cantilever-type shelving for help. Sharing in the responsibility of the recycled book stack shelves design were a top-notch space planning team consisting of a local storage affiliate and architects. Collaboration between them lead to the creation of adapted units, which allowed for maximum daylight throughout the space. Featured end panels with a translucent resin product within the interior increased the flow of light through the area even further. Click here to buy library periodical shelving online.

Recycled book stack shelves help library achieve higher LEED rating

recycled magazine shelves create sustainable modern district library spaceCollaboration between all involved in the early stages of the planning process helped drive the development and execution of the recycled book stack shelves. Having surpassed the proposed LEED standard by one level, the library now boasts a LEED Gold Certification rating. Residents use amenities such as meeting and study rooms, the children’s area, and WiFi access with the greatest of ease. Click here to read more articles about the popular cantilever-type library book stack shelves.

Contact us for recycled book stack shelves

Southwest Solutions Group® provides design and installation services of recycled book stack shelves. Free consultations are available to determine you and your business’s exact needs before the design process begins. To learn more or to speak with a storage specialist, call us at 1-800-803-1083 or send us a message today.

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