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6. LEED PLATINUM PLAQUE FOR THE WHITE TANK BRANCH LIBRARY AND NATURE CENTER Presentation of a copy of the LEED Platinum plaque the Library District received for the The White Tank Branch Library and Nature Center. This project has set, and achieved, aggressive energy conservation goals, among them was LEED Platinum certification and it has documented a 50% reduction in energy usage beyond a typical code-compliant building. About 25% of the building’s energy is generated on site by a photovoltaic array. The project’s design team also was conscious of water usage, and all fixtures are “low flow,” contributing to a 30% reduction of water beyond a typical library. Other features that contribute to a large reduction in energy usage include the library’s sweeping panoramic windows, concrete shade fins, R30 foam roof insulation, and R13 foil-faced batt insulation to minimize the impact of the desert’s harsh temperature swings. The library is enhanced by its pristine desert location and the inclusion of the park’s Nature Center where visitors can combine a trip to the library with lessons learned about their environment. We are proud to present to the Library District Board of Directors a copy of our LEED Platinum plaque in recognition of their outstanding support for the project. (C-65-12-001-M-00)