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GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS <br />A. General Design Considerations <br />'A public library should be designed on as open a basis as <br />possible with walls kept to a minimum and furniture uncluttered. <br />For that reason building elements with the least likelihood of <br />change should be grouped to ensure as much freedom of expansion <br />as is possible in the remaining areas of the building. The plan <br />of a library building must represent the ultimate in, flexibility <br />so that it may accommodate future program changes with little or <br />no structural change. <br />The design of library buildings should t <br />be inviting in approach with minimal impediments to <br />easy access; <br />provide internal spaces which are easily adaptable to <br />changing service patterns and changing library needs. <br />B. Specific Architectural Considerations <br />1. Exterior Requirements <br />a. Entrancei The public entrance should be highly <br />visible and inviting and must be on grade/street level to assure <br />ease of access for all persons including the physically <br />handicapped. Curb cuts from parking driveways and public streets <br />must be provided to allow for consistent ease of access. <br />b. Signaget Attractive illuminated exterior signs of <br />design compatability with the building must be provided. The <br />sign or signs must be designed and lighted to assure easy <br />legibility by passing traffic.' <br />c. Farkingt Convenient public parking, both short- <br />term and long-term, for 60 cars on the site is an absolute <br />minimum. There should be provision for the expansion of parking <br />if needed. <br />d. Bicycle Racks An appropriate, secure bicycle rack <br />for a minimum of 15 bicycles should be provided convenient to the <br />public entrance. <br />e. Exterior Materialst All exterior building <br />materials should be of permanent or durable finish with no <br />frequent painting, staining, etc., required. <br />f. Electrical Servicet The major electrical service <br />to the building should be underground if possible. <br />Exterior lighting should be provided to allow safe, easy <br />night access and also as a vandalism deterrent. Night lighting <br />[: <br />