PROJECT COST: $32.3 Million

9. Windmill Library & Operations Center
IMAGE: JMA
9. Windmill Library & Operations Center

The new Windmill Library and Operations Center facility will be constructed on a 15-acre site located along Windmill Lane and Rainbow Boulevard. This facility encompasses a 44,380-sq-ft branch library, 9,390-sq-ft auditorium, 20,395-sq-ft service center and 66,225-sq-ft office/administration space.

The project team will seek LEED gold certification and will be utilizing sustainable design and construction practices through passive design, optimized energy 35% above ASHRAE standards, use of daylighting, improved indoor air quality and high water efficiency.

Additionally, a 103.5 KW DC photovoltaic system will produce 12.5% of the structure�s energy demand.

Location: Las Vegas, Nev.
Started: June 2009
Target Completion: February 2011
Owner: Las Vegas Clark County Library District
Design Firm: JMA Architecture Studios
General Contractor: Martin-Harris Construction
Construction Manager: URS Corp.
Civil Engineer: Horizon Engineering
Structural Engineer: Wright Structural Engineers
MEP Engineer: Harris Consulting Engineers