Santa Clara Central Park Library

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Santa Clara Central Park Library

Location: Santa Clara, CA
Architects: Group 4 Architecture Research + Planning
Photography: Steve Whittaker

The new 84,000 square foot Santa Clara Central Park Library (with an additional 56,000 square feet of building basement parking) is one of the most technologically-advanced libraries in California, employing systems such as radio frequency identification, automated rough-sorting, and self check-out technologies to greatly enhance staff efficiency. Every carrel and table provides data and power connections for patrons who bring their own laptop computers.

Along with a variety of "green" strategies designed to enhance the sustainability of the facility is a comprehensive daylight harvesting system with integrated photosensitive controls that continuously monitor interior light levels and automatically dim electric lighting equipment in daylit areas. O'Mahony & Myer provided all interior and exterior electrical engineering and lighting design services for this magnificent new library.

First Place Technology Award-Assembly
ASHRAE Region X

First Place Technology Award-Assembly
ASHRAE Golden Gate Chapter

Award of Merit
American Public Works Association, South Bay Chapter