CMAA - The Evolving Library

Thursday, May 20, 2010

Peter Bolek, Principal of the firm HB+M | Architects, has focused the firm’s design practice towards public and academic libraries. Together with David Holzheimer and Dan Meehan, and a highly qualified staff of registered architects and LEED® Accredited Professionals, HB+M | Architects has provided distinguished library planning and design services through a collaborative process for more than 34 years. Past experience, current knowledge, future vision, and attention to detail allow consistently innovative and sustainable design solutions that become sting centers of their communities. The firm’s three Principals are all members of the American Library Association and regularly lecture and participate on panel discussions regarding the latest trends in library design. HB+M is a national library design firm currently working on library projects in Ohio, Virginia, Kansas, Texas, West Virginia and Michigan.

This discussion will focus on:

• The evolving library
• Trends in the industry
• How technology and user preferences are shaping library interiors
• Sustainable design in libraries
• Budgets/funding/cost control
• Current economy and outlook for public library projects
• Possible growth markets
• Pros and cons of the Construction Management Model for library projects
• Advice to Construction Managers on how they can best approach library projects

Thursday, May 20, 2010, 11:30pm - 1:00pm

Doubletree Hotel Cleveland South
6200 Quarry Lane, Independence, Ohio 44131
P 216.393.5703

CMAA Members $30 Non-Member $40

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