Energy Saving

Air Conditioning Energy Saving

Taipei Public Library Beitou Branch sets its air conditioning temperature at 28 Celsius degrees to within 2 degrees. There’s no air conditioning after the end of October. For the purpose of protecting indoor air quality, windows are extensively open so as to ventilate the natural drafts. The entire heat switchboard, which precools the fresh air before it flows into the air conditioner, is installed in the library. The device can reduce the indoor temperatures by at least 4 Celsius degrees and decrease the energy consumption of air conditioning. Thus, readers can breathe fresh air and be spared from feeling stuffy and drowsy.

Lighting Energy Saving

In order to protect people’s vision health, Taipei Public Library Beitou Branch gives a lot of thoughts to the lighting. There are large windows in all north, south and east sides, pouring in sufficient natural light. Besides, the library installs efficient lamps comprehensively. With fine partition control of power switch, artificial light becomes the spare light source, achieving the effect of energy saving.

Shell Energy Saving

Taipei Public Library Beitou Branch is mainly oriented north and south. The external shading and wooden grid in the outdoor balcony reduce the radiant heat that injects indoors. Plant layer and solar panel together keep the heat outside. The surface temperature of the library’s wood structure is about 20 degrees lower than the concrete building. Besides, wooden structure is less likely to conduct heat. Thus, Taipei Public Library Beitou Branch can lighten its heat load.

Note: The above images are shot and provided by The Green Miracle on October 14, 2012