LJ Design Institute Dallas: "Going Green"
For its sixth cycle in the GOING GREEN series, Library Journal Design Institute moves to Texas for a one-day think tank on green design, plus an optional tour of Dallas Public Library's new LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) libraries (please scroll down for schedule and RSVP information). We'll bring together leading architects, designers, librarians, and vendors to hone in on the challenges and solutions we face in creating environmentally and economically sustainable libraries. In addition to panels and breakout sessions , we'll hear from Louise Schaper, recently retired Director of the Fayetteville (AR) Public Library, on "Management by Wattage, Or How I Learned To Live Beyond LEED," and Dallas City Manager Mary Suhn, a one-time branch manager at Dallas PL, now a force in the city's green initiatives. With every Green Design Institute, we've taken a leap forward in knowledge and understanding, but there is so much more we can learn from these experts and each other. Get face time with the experts, and learn the latest developments, options, costs and strategies being adopted.
We'll also reprise one of the most successful features of the day: each attendee will have the opportunity to participate in two hands-on breakout sessions with architects. The focus of the breakout sessions will be design challenges submitted by attendees prior to the event.
REGISTER FREE TODAY! Limited to 100 attendees, the seminar is for those considering a new building project or renovation, in the fundraising or pre-bond stage, or in the early building process.
Questions? Contact LJThinktank@reedbusiness.com
| SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES Thursday, December 10: Guided tour of DPL select LEED libraries (Optional - see registration information below) |
| Friday, December 11: Design Institute 9:00–10:00 AM Registration, breakfast, and sponsor display 10:00–10:15 AM Welcoming Remarks 10:15–10:45 AM Management by Wattage, Or How I Learned To Live Beyond LEED, presentation by Louise Schaper, retired Director of the Fayetteville (AR) Public Library 10:45 AM–12:00 PM Panel I: Now Is the Time to Build Green: The Economic and Environmental Benefits of Sustainable Design MODERATOR Laurie Evans, Director, Dallas Public Library PANELISTS Peter Bolek, Holzheimer Bolek + Meehan Malcolm Holzman, Holzman Moss Architecture Dennis Humphries, Humphries Poli Architects Sean Wagner, Meyer, Scherer & Rockcastle, Ltd. Denelle Wrightson, PSA-Dewberry 12:00–1:15 PM Lunch and Speaker, Mary Suhn, Dallas City Manager 1:15–1:45 PM Panel II: Shopping Sustainably: Green Product Trends 1:45–2:15 PM Vendor/attendee networking 2:15–3:30 PM Breakout Session I: Group design "challenge" discussions led by architects 3:30–3:45 PM Break 3:45–5:00 PM Breakout Session II: Group design "challenge" discussions led by architects 5:00–5:15 PM Closing Remarks 5:15-6:00 PM Networking Reception |
REGISTRATION CRITERIA: Design Institute is open to librarians who are in the bond,
pre-bond or early planning stage. Admission is FREE!
 (Use this form for registration of the Design Institute on December 11 only. To attend the optional guided tour on December 10, please see below for separate RSVP info). |
OPTIONAL TOUR OF DALLAS PUBLIC LIBRARY'S NEW LEED LIBRARIES
SCHEDULE (Thursday, December 10)
9:30-10:00 AM: Check in at Central Library (address above). Continental Breakfast provided.
10:00-5:00 PM: Guided tour of various LEED libraries (Lochwood Library, NorthPark Center, Bookmarks Library, Bachman Lake Library, and Dallas Central Library).
Lunch will be arranged but attendees are responsible for payment.
To RSVP, please email: David Darnell, david.darnell@dallascityhall.com (or call 214-670-7936) by November 20th.
HOTEL ACCOMODATIONS
Library Journal has secured a group rate of $115/night at the following hotel:
THE ADOLPHUS
1321 Commerce Street (within walking distance to the library)
Dallas, TX 75202
Please visit their site, or call 800-221-9083 (and mention "Library Journal Design Institute") to book your room.
*please note: check-in time is 3:00 PM
DPL TRANSPORTATION & PARKING INFORMATION
By Car
Please visit DPL's site for driving directions coming from North, East, South, and West.
Public Transportation
The J. Erik Jonsson Central Library is accessible by DART, DCTA Commuter Express, and Trinity Railways Express. Click here to view directions.
ABOUT THE SPONSORS
Holzheimer Bolek + Meehan | Architects
Holzheimer Bolek + Meehan | Architects has provided distinguished library planning and design services through a collaborative process responding to the unique character and specific design needs of each community for more than 34 years. Our combination of past experience, current knowledge, future vision, and attention to detail allows us to consistently provide innovative and sustainable design solutions that become lasting centers of their communities.
Holzman Moss Architecture
Holzman Moss Architecture is a national planning, architectural and interior design firm with a forty-year legacy of making memorable spaces. Our experience encompasses programming and feasibility studies as well as master planning and design for more than 6.5 million square feet of library space.
Humphries Poli Architects
Humphries Poli Architects is passionate about excellence in library design. Offering architecture, site selection, programming, feasibility studies, interiors, and preservation, we establish relationships with communities and produce unique design solutions.
Meyer, Scherer & Rockcastle, Ltd.
MS&R has worked with over 150 communities across the country, helping them shape the future of their libraries. We are an architecture and interior design firm actively involved in the leadership of public library issues across the country.
PSA-Dewberry
PSA-Dewberry offers a full range of architectural, engineering and planning solutions. With more than 150 public library projects across the United States, our national organization ensures our team has the qualifications, experience, and responsiveness to deliver the best project for the specific needs of your community.
Dallas Public Library
The Dallas Public Library, a major metropolitan library system, has 25 branch libraries and a central library. The library has the only children’s library located in a shopping center and has three black box theaters located within its branches. The System is undergoing major building renovations and building new libraries.
AGATI Furniture
AGATI Furniture provides design, engineering, fabrication, and installation services. Agati designs are characterized by a blend of aesthetics and engineering to create superior and enduring furniture. Choose Agati for nationally recognized design, service, quality, and performance.
Brodart Contract Furniture
Brodart Contract Furniture offers high quality furniture for library environments of all scopes and sizes. Meticulously crafted for many years of dependable use, Brodart’s furniture can be customized to complement an existing layout or inspire a new setting. Everything from fabrics and finishes to patterns and paints can be personalized. Not sure where to start? The Brodart Contract Library team offers personal consultations and complete layout services to make your vision a reality.
DEMCO Library Interiors
We help to take your vision to reality by combining design services with comprehensive choices in library furniture and shelving. Services include design and layout, project management, and installation. Visit our website www.demcointeriors.com to see examples of our installations and for more information on our services and products.
LucaLight
LucaLight is the leader in solid-state integrated lighting for library shelving. LucaLight LED is ideal for retrofits, as well as new construction, providing long life, high efficiency, easy installation, and no maintenance. Learn more at www.lucalight.com. LucaLight is manufactured in Seattle Washington by Inside, a leader in green products for libraries. Inside also manufactures Javelin display shelving, which is made from sustainable woods, and is FSC certified for use in LEED projects. Natural finishes and styling bring a retail display look to libraries. Available in bright colors Javelin is perfect for children and teen. Learn more at www.javelinshelving.com.
Tech Logic
Tech Logic is the leading provider of barcode and RFID check-in and checkout systems, material return drops, Automated Sorting Technology (AST) systems, inter-library distribution systems, and patron reserve systems. We design, manufacture, deliver, install, maintain, and service all of our systems.