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LEED Certification |
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In June of 2011, the Library was awarded LEED Silver certification for Existing Buildings: Operations and Maintenance. WVML is the first LEED Canada EB: O&M certified building in British Columbia and the first library in Canada to receive the award.
The people behind the Library’s LEED certification (from left to right):
Claire Brunings, Library staff; Jenny Benedict, Director of Library Services; Gabriele Raasch, Library staff; Nicole Brown, Chair, West Vancouver Memorial Library Foundation; District of West Vancouver Councillor Trish Panz; Chad Arsenault, Library Maintenance Supervisor; Marcia Bergen, Chair, West Vancouver Memorial Library; Paul Tutsch, West Vancouver Memorial Library Trustee; Tara Matsuzaki, Library staff; Lauren Henderson, Library Operations Manager; Dan Roberts, Kane Consulting.
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The LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Green Building Rating System is a certification program administered by the Canadian Building Council. It encourages and accelerates the adoption of sustainable green building practices through the creation and implementation of internationally recognized and accepted tools and performance criteria.
LEED EB: O&M Certification Report.
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Managing Our Power Consumption |
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The Library’s 56,000 square feet has a patchwork structure since the original 1950 Main Hall has been expanded four times with south, east and west wings, as well as a front entrance vestibule and a top floor storyhouse. With each renovation, new mechanical and electrical systems were added, and a variety of roofing systems tied in. These multiple structures and systems presented challenges to ongoing maintenance, operating costs, and environmental efficiency.
In 2010 we combined and upgraded the controls for our HVAC system, allowing us to run the system more efficiently and achieve a higher level of comfort.
We have recently replaced all of the single pane windows on the mezanine level with automated, energy efficient windows, which are tied into our HVAC system to allow for air cooling.
We use web-based energy management software to track our consumption. This allows us to identify problems, reduce power consumption, and save on our electricity costs. View our Pulse Energy dashboard.
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Green Practices at our Library |
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We take individual and institutional actions to:
- reduce our garbage and recycle everything from styrofoam to electronics.
conserve water and energy
- source and use greener office and cleaning supplies
- conserve energy and water
Looking for green maintenance suppliers, office suppliers, a beyond-the-blue-box recycling company, and recycling signage template examples? Try here [PDF].
In 2009,the WVML adopted a Green Building Operations Policy to guide decisions regarding purchasing; housekeeping; solid waste management; integrated pest management, erosion control, and landscape management; and plumbing.
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Staff Green Team |
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The Staff Green Team brings together staff members who are interested in making our library a sustainable workplace. We work on greening everything in our library from paint to transportation, and have shared our practices with other libraries.
Ecologically-friendly commuting methods such walking, cycling, public transportation and carpooling make up 50% of all staff members' trips to and from the Library.
View our Green Commuting Posters. [PDF].
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Our Librarians are here to help... |
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We have an excellent collection of books on sustainable topics such as carbon footprint, green cleaning techniques, and water-wise gardening. We also loan energy meters for you to measure the amount of energy your home appliances are consuming.
Whether you are looking for local recycling information, or researching global climate change, ask us, or start with our Info by Topic page on Environment and Sustainability.
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WVML Privacy Policy |
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