Library
The Plaza Branch Library has just received the reference book Design Like You Give A Damn: Architectural response to humanitarian crisis, edited by Architecture for Humanity.
The book covers both existing projects and proposals from around the world; one really interesting example is the Huts and Low-Riders, built by the Mad Housers group in Atlanta GA. The book also features object-design solutions such as the Hippo Water Roller (used in parts of Southern Africa where piped water is not available) and Ceramic Water Filters (pictured at left), which were used to produce clean drinking water throughout Central America after Hurricane Mitch.
- Fall Book Club Starts Sept. 15
Book Discussions are starting up for the fall at the Columbia Pike Branch Library. Discussions are led by librarian John Gall, and meet at 7:30 p.m. on the 3rd Wednesday of every month, from September through December. Copies of each book are available...
- Reed-westover Project Earns Gold Leed Certification
The Reed-Westover facility, new home of the Westover Branch Library, has been awarded Gold Certification in the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). In order to achieve a gold rating,...
- The Arlington Shop At The Plaza Branch Library
Looking for fun gift ideas? Are you going out of town, and need a hat? Did you forget to put on enough layers this morning, or forget your coffee mug? Are friends visiting from out of town looking for Arlington souvenirs? Or are you late for a meeting...
- "liquid Assets" Documentary Now At Plaza
The Plaza Branch Library has just received Liquid Assets: The story of our water infrastructure (2008) from Penn State Public Broadcasting: "Liquid Assets, a ninety-minute documentary, tells the story of essential infrastructure systems: water, wastewater,...
- Plaza Branch Book Exchange
The Plaza Branch Library has several shelves devoted to the Plaza Library Book Exchange. This is a place where you can drop off that paper back you bought at the airport, and pick up something new, for free. Location: Plaza Library, in the back, to...
Library
New in Plaza Reference: "Design Like You Give a Damn"
The Plaza Branch Library has just received the reference book Design Like You Give A Damn: Architectural response to humanitarian crisis, edited by Architecture for Humanity.The book covers both existing projects and proposals from around the world; one really interesting example is the Huts and Low-Riders, built by the Mad Housers group in Atlanta GA. The book also features object-design solutions such as the Hippo Water Roller (used in parts of Southern Africa where piped water is not available) and Ceramic Water Filters (pictured at left), which were used to produce clean drinking water throughout Central America after Hurricane Mitch.
- Fall Book Club Starts Sept. 15
Book Discussions are starting up for the fall at the Columbia Pike Branch Library. Discussions are led by librarian John Gall, and meet at 7:30 p.m. on the 3rd Wednesday of every month, from September through December. Copies of each book are available...
- Reed-westover Project Earns Gold Leed Certification
The Reed-Westover facility, new home of the Westover Branch Library, has been awarded Gold Certification in the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). In order to achieve a gold rating,...
- The Arlington Shop At The Plaza Branch Library
Looking for fun gift ideas? Are you going out of town, and need a hat? Did you forget to put on enough layers this morning, or forget your coffee mug? Are friends visiting from out of town looking for Arlington souvenirs? Or are you late for a meeting...
- "liquid Assets" Documentary Now At Plaza
The Plaza Branch Library has just received Liquid Assets: The story of our water infrastructure (2008) from Penn State Public Broadcasting: "Liquid Assets, a ninety-minute documentary, tells the story of essential infrastructure systems: water, wastewater,...
- Plaza Branch Book Exchange
The Plaza Branch Library has several shelves devoted to the Plaza Library Book Exchange. This is a place where you can drop off that paper back you bought at the airport, and pick up something new, for free. Location: Plaza Library, in the back, to...