Tenley-Friendship Library Opened January 2011

The new Tenley-Friendship Library, at 4450 Wisconsin Ave. NW, is open.

The two-story library 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 new library was designed by The Freelon Group.  The building 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

Green roof reduces storm water run-off
Skylight and atrium bring light to both levels
Windows and sunscreens bring in natural light

• 2011 Honor Award, American Institute of Architects, North Carolina Chapter
• LEED “Gold” Certification from the US Green Building Council 2011
• 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