THE 24-HOUR LIBRARY CONCEPT ON THE EXISTING BUILDING AND NEW FAÇADE AND MODERN ELEMENTS FOR OLD BUILDING LOCATED NEAR LIBRARY
Background of the presentation of the 24-hour library construction concept is based on the credit nomination.
• The new library will be located near the laboratory building of the Yerevan State Medical University after Mkhitar Heratsi, on one story building located on Heratsi street.
• The new library will include second floor of the bookstore area of the University building.
• Library’s new building and internal design will refrained from the old laboratory building entirely with new façade and modern elements.
• During the construction of the library the working environment of the university will be guaranteed.
• The main idea of the new building is creating an attractive structure and giving it very interesting color combination.
• The library’s position is decided based on a book, using a book as a main purpose for outside and the same time it will be formed inside bookshelf.
• Using the sun that is facing the building, we have suggested using energy efficient and energy renewable/solar solutions. Also, suggested the substancy of thearchitectural cement elements to a modern, solar, colorful, transparent, photovoltaic panels. This solution is going to be recognizable, distinguished and will not be contradicting the architectural design of the building.
• As a building with controlled air-flow devices that is made from a transparent, photovoltaic, colorful glass panels will move per the suns’ position.
• The project is using “Photovoltaic Glass”, originated from a Spanish partnership called ONYXSOLAR. The company allows15% down-payment to start the construction. The spending on energy will decrease by 40%, while using photovoltaic glass. Whatever amount of money saved by using the glass panels will cover the rest of the payment within 5-6 years of use.