Trends in European Library Building and Construction

1. Trends in European Library Building and Construction Olaf Eigenbrodt, Berlin Olaf Eigenbrodt 10/08

2. Agenda • Main issues in Library design today:- Virtual spaces – physical places- Aesthetics or functionality?- Green building- Standardization • The library – a societal place for the knowledge societies- Multifunctional Spaces- Meeting places & living rooms- Learning spaces- Hubs and networks - Libraries and their environment- Cultural Heritage Olaf Eigenbrodt 10/08

3. The library – a virtual space? Second Life Library Library Archipelago "The bookless library is as realistic as the paperless office" Anonymus Olaf Eigenbrodt 10/08

4. The renaissance of space • New ideas about the meaning of space • Public places – public spaces • Meeting places • Living rooms • Agorae • Lounges • Third space Lack of clear definitions and theory Olaf Eigenbrodt 10/08

5. The digital or hybrid library Openbare Bibliotheek Amsterdam, Netherlands Architect: Jo Coenen & Co Space: 28,000 sqm Olaf Eigenbrodt 10/08

6. Aesthetics or Functionality • Modular construction • Full flexibility • 10 Commandments (Faulkner-Brown) • The library as a space for information resources  Functionalist dead-end • Creative Design • Identity of Spaces • Top Ten Qualities (McDonald) • The library as a space for people and communication Olaf Eigenbrodt 10/08

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10. Green Building • Reducing the ecological footprint • Energy management (heating, ventilation, air conditioning) • Electricity • Water use reduction • Green cleaning • Recycling Olaf Eigenbrodt 10/08

11. Philologische Bibliothek Freie Universität, Berlin, Germany Architect: Norman Foster Space: 6,300 sqm Olaf Eigenbrodt 10/08

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13. LED Illuminants Water Recycling System Olaf Eigenbrodt 10/08