Page 19 - Transformations Brochure

Vasche Library
Turlock, CA

Size: 133,000 sf
2050
Client: CSU Stanislaus
Market: Higher Education Cumulative
2045 Emissions
(TCO2e)
Vasche Library is perfectly positioned to
become the academic heart of Stanislaus 2040
State Campus. The new design will more
than double the number of study seats,
including both collaborative study areas 2035 50000
and quiet study carrels. The library will be
more accessible than ever, with intuitive
and welcoming resources.
2030 40000

Lessons Learned

1 Give careful consideration to existing
building features, such as a sculptural 30000
board-form stair with terrazzo finish. 2025
Instead of being demolished, we
brought it back to life.

2 Always analyze existing site access 20000
(fire and ADA) against current code.
2020
3 Take the time to really understand Pathway to Climate Positive
existing drawings, the simplicity of
how buildings were documented and Reduction from Baseline 10000
built, and to learn the history of the
building, site, and area. Operational Emissions
Embodied Emissions
Sequestration & Energy 0
Production