Outstanding Public Projects:
Silver Hard Hat Award (tie)

Erie Community Library
Submitted by klipp

When it opened in January, the new Erie Community Library was the newest branch library in the Weld Library District. The 29,900-sq-ft facility features a dramatic entry canopy of metal and heavy timber detailing, an outdoor patio and Peace Garden and a host of environmentally friendly elements designed to save the district thousands of dollars annually. The library is expected to be 33% more efficient than a building minimally compliant with American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning standards. The district anticipates operational savings of approximately $10,000 a year.