To support the needs of this growing community south of Tucson, the 17,000-sq-ft library includes areas for specific types of book collections; meeting rooms; a large multipurpose room that expands to the outdoor performance patio for special presentations; and the “next big thing room,” designed to accommodate future community needs.
Given the facility’s location in the Sonoran Desert, the design responds to its harsh climate by utilizing proper solar orientation, limiting fenestration, harvesting rainwater, installing xeriscaping and tempering exterior microclimates. The library was designed to LEED Silver standards using materials that were chosen for their resilience, low maintenance, climate-responsive characteristics and high levels of recycled content.