Shared Spaces
Pierson Library in Shelburne, Vermont
Connected to Shelburne’s newly restored historic town hall, the new Pierson Library replaces a smaller building that suffered from moisture and air-quality problems. Designed for net-zero energy, the library features high-performance mechanical systems and building envelope. Using passive daylighting strategies, local and recycled materials, rooftop solar panels, and onsite stormwater treatment, the public library expects to save approximately $200,000 in lifetime energy costs.
Project: New construction/renovation
Architect: Vermont Integrated Architecture
Size: 19,221 square feet
Cost: $5.8 million
Photo: Ryan Bent Photography