Benning (Dorothy I. Height) Library
The Benning (Dorothy I Height) Library is an award winning building designed by Davis Brody Bond Architects and opened April 2010. This two-story, 22,000 square foot library features a flexible design providing inviting spaces for all.
Services and Features:
- 40,000 books, DVDs, CDs, and other library materials with space for up to 80,000.
- Children’s program room
- Separate reading areas for adults, teens and children
- 32 public access computers with free Wi-Fi Internet access
- 8 Mac computers in the teen area
- Mobile laptop cart with 20 computers
- Comfortable seating for 200 customers
- Large program room for up to 100 people
- Two 12-person conference rooms
- Parking for 14 vehicles
- Public art by Ward 7 artists
Awards and Certifications:
- LEED GOLD Certification from the US Green Building Council
- Building of America Award 2010
- Associated General Contractors, Washington Contractor Award 2010
- National Association of Contractors and Builders, Proclamation Award 2010
- Developers and Builders Alliance, Community Advancement Award, Best Developments of the Year, USA & Canada 2010
- North American Copper in Architecture Award, New Construction 2010
- Icestone Installation Award, Commercial Interiors 2010
- Washington Building Congress, Craftsmanship Award for Special Construction – Thermal and Moisture Protection Category 2011
Read answers to frequently asked questions about the Benning (Dorothy I. Height) Library.
Benning Library Fact Sheet.
Benning Library Fact Sheet.
History of the Benning Library:
The new library building replaced an earlier building opened in 1956 designed by architect Clark T. Harmon.