Glen Oaks Library

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Project Location

Glen Oaks, NY, USA

Year of Completion

2013

Building Type

Institutional

Building Massing

Low Rise

Project Architect

Marble Fairbanks

Architect Location

New York, NY, USA

Owner

Queens Library

Student Author

Sheng Yan

Archived Year

12-4-2018

Climate

Hot Summer Continental Climate (Dfa)

Application

Exterior

Material and its Properties

Providing ample diffused natural light without sacrificing overall energy efficiency, Aerogel-filled 16mm polycarbonate panels were used on the exterior as both a glazing and insulation elements.

Architect Website

https://www.marblefairbanks.com/

Other Sources

https://www.archdaily.com/483875/ glen-oaks-branch-library-marble-fairbanks?ad_ medium=gallery https://www.ameriluxinternational.com/FeaturedProjects/ mar2014eNewsletter/glenoakslibrary_article.php

Environmental Response

Aerogel provides both effective insulation and can provide diffused sunlight to the interior simultaneously.

Recommended Citation

Marble Fairbanks, "Glen Oaks Library" (2013). Building Case Studies. 283.
https://openscholarship.wustl.edu/bcs/283