Tenley-Friendship Library
The Tenley-Friendship Library was designed by The Freelon Group. The award-winning library opened in January 2011.
Services and Features
- Separate spaces for adults, teens and children
- Children’s program room
- Space for 80,000 books, CDs, DVDs and other library materials
- Comfortable seating for 200 customers
- 32 Mac computers and free Wi-Fi Internet access
- A large programming room for 100 people
- Two conference rooms for 14 people
- Four quiet study rooms for one to two people
- Environmentally sustainable design
- Parking for 7 vehicles
The building also features a number of environmentally-friendly elements:
- Vegetative green roof
- Extensive use of daylighting
- Sunscreens to filter direct sunlight
- Energy efficient lighting including occupancy sensors
- Energy efficient heating and cooling systems
- Low-flow faucets and dual-flush toilets
- Flooring and countertops with recycled content
- Bike racks
- Low-maintenance, drought-resistant landscaping
Awards and Certifications
- LEED “Gold” Certification from the US Green Building Council 2011
- 2011 Honor Award, American Institute of Architects, North Carolina Chapter
- Washington Building Congress Craftsmanship Award, Doors and Windows/Curtainwall Category 2012
- 2012 AIA Triangle, Gail Lindsay Sustainable Architecture Award
- 2012 AIA South Atlantic Region Honor Award
- AIA DC Chapter, Award of Excellence 2012
Read an FAQ about the roof maintenance at Tenley Library.
Read about the history of the 1960 Tenley-Friendship library building.