Two leading library magazines have recognized Appalachian State University’s Carol Grotnes Belk Library and Information Commons for its green architecture. The April edition of American Libraries included the Library among 27 facilities spotlighted in its “2008 Library Design Showcase.” The libraries featured were said to “demonstrate a commitment to making a beautiful space that serves both the community and the planet.” Prior to American Libraries, Belk Library was included in last December’s issue of Library Journal which highlighted 21 academic buildings at 168 public library projects in an article titled “Going, Going, Green.” Belk Library and Information Commons opened in summer 2005. It has 221,000 square feet, making it about 50 percent larger than the 1960s structure it replaced.
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